Utah Driving Under the Influence Defense Packet
Created and distributed by
Tyler B. Ayres, PC Attorney at Law
Utah DUI Hotine - Introduction
The most important thing you can do to protect yourself from a Utah DUI conviction is get information. By reading the materials found on the Utah DUI Hotline website you are taking the first crucial step towards avoiding a DUI conviction. This information is in no way intended as a substitute for legal counsel. It is intended to illustrate the severity of the consequences of a conviction for DUI in Utah and to emphasize your great need for experienced legal representation.
Please note; IF YOU WERE CITED LESS THAN 10 DAYS AGO AND HAVE NOT REQUESTED YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE HEARING, DO IT NOW…YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS DEPEND UPON IT!
A copy of the Hearing Request Form is available to be downloaded on this website.
Understanding DUI Law in Utah
Driving Under the Influence in Utah is a serious crime punishable as a Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and up to a third degree felony for subsequent offenses. Class B misdemeanors are punished by up to an $1,850.00 fine and up to 6 months in jail. Utah DUI law requires courts to impose a jail sentence of no less than 48 hours for the FIRST CONVICTION OF DUI.
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A conviction for DUI in Utah will require that you pay for and attend at least a screening and assessment to determine if you have a problem with substance abuse and or alcohol. The cost for this varies from $50 to $250. Depending upon the recommendation of the assessment, you may be required to pay for and attend additional counseling.
Additionally, if convicted of DUI in Utah, you may be required to install an "ignition interlock device" in any car you have access to. This will require a one-time installation fee as well as a monthly service fee like a cell phone.
By law, a conviction for DUI in Utah remains on your record for 10 years and cannot be removed through any process. This may cause ten years of additional costs for insurance premiums.
Any subsequent charge of DUI is "enhanceable" which means that if you are charged with a DUI in the future, it may be a Class A Misdemeanor or even a Third Degree Felony depending upon the circumstances. As you can see, the costs of a Utah DUI conviction add up very quickly. These costs may be reduced if you have a good defense from the very beginning of the process.
Because of legal technicalities, you will probably not be entitled to a court appointed attorney. Nevertheless, it is very important that you prepare an adequate defense to a charge of D.U.I.!
The information provided on this website is intended as information ONLY. This information in no way provides an adequate substitute for legal representation by a trained attorney. If you elect NOT to retain legal counsel you do so at your own peril.
If you need an experienced drunk driving defense attorney, call us today for your free consultation. Our skilled Utah DUI lawyers have over 10 years combined DUI defense experience.
Ayres Law Firm
8341 South 7th East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84070
Phone: (801) 255-5555
Fax: (801) 562-9010
The Ayres Law Firm offices are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and represents people living or driving in on the Wasatch front, including the cities of Provo, Draper, Ogden, Park City, St. George, Sandy, Tooele, South Jordan, Orem, Lehi, Layton, and West Valley City, Utah. The Ayres Law Firm also represents clients from any state, who were charged with criminal charge in Utah.
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