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If you, or someone you know, has been charged for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Salt Lake City, Utah, there are serious consequences to deal with. This can be a confusing, even terrifying situation when you do not understand the Utah criminal justice system or the SLC defenses available to you. The penalties may include a jail sentence, suspension of driving privileges, installation of an ignition interlock device, and alcohol or drug screening classes. Given these very high stakes, it is vitally important to have a qualified attorney to defend your case.
At Keith Barton & Associates, we have experienced Salt Lake City DUI lawyers that will fully analyze the facts of your case and prepare the best legal defense. The goal in every Salt Lake City DUI case is to determine whether a legal or factual argument can be made that can result in a dismissal of the charges, an acquittal after trial, or to lessen the penalties associated with a conviction. Each DUI case is unique and our qualified DUI attorneys n Salt Lake City will aggressively defend the charges against you.
The following is an overview of the Utah DUI laws, penalties and possible defenses. Please review the information and then contact our office to set up a free office conference to discuss your case. In Utah, call 1-800-668-4845. Outside Utah, call 1-800-807-8707.
THE LAW
There are three main classifications of DUI offenses under Utah law:
1. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs;
2. Driving while under the extreme influence of intoxicating liquor; and
3. Aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
POSSIBLE DEFENSES
As you can see, Utah's drunk driving laws are complex and the penalties are harsh. Our DUI attorneys in Salt Lake City will make sure you understand all of the DUI charges you are facing and the potential legal consequences. More importantly though, our qualified DUI attorneys will determine the best course of action to take in your case and fully explain the potential defenses to your Utah DUI charge. Every case is different, and not all defenses are applicable in a case. The following are examples of the types of defenses our DUI attorneys are accustomed to pursuing: Lack of "Reasonable Suspicion" to Commence a Stop, Law Enforcement must be able to articulate a "reasonable suspicion" to commence a traffic stop. An officer can not stop or detain a person based solely upon their race, religion, gender, age, sexual preference or other arbitrary reasons.
If you or a family member are facing a DUI charge in Salt Lake City, Utah, you need help NOW. To discuss your specific DUI situation, please contact our office at 1-800-668-4845 or submit a case evaluation form and we’ll get started on your case today – “It’s Just That Easy."
DUI Offenses
Underage DUI Offense
Driving With Controlled Substances
Hire a Salt Lake City DUI Attorney
Don't Wait, Call Us Today. 1-800-668-4845
_______________________________________________
"Request a FREE DUI or DWI case review today with our
online request form. Our Utah DUI Lawyers will respond
immediately and help you determine your next steps." click here
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you, or someone you know, has been charged for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Salt Lake City, Utah, there are serious consequences to deal with. This can be a confusing, even terrifying situation when you do not understand the Utah criminal justice system or the SLC defenses available to you. The penalties may include a jail sentence, suspension of driving privileges, installation of an ignition interlock device, and alcohol or drug screening classes. Given these very high stakes, it is vitally important to have a qualified attorney to defend your case.
At Keith Barton & Associates, we have experienced Salt Lake City DUI lawyers that will fully analyze the facts of your case and prepare the best legal defense. The goal in every Salt Lake City DUI case is to determine whether a legal or factual argument can be made that can result in a dismissal of the charges, an acquittal after trial, or to lessen the penalties associated with a conviction. Each DUI case is unique and our qualified DUI attorneys n Salt Lake City will aggressively defend the charges against you.
The following is an overview of the Utah DUI laws, penalties and possible defenses. Please review the information and then contact our office to set up a free office conference to discuss your case. In Utah, call 1-800-668-4845. Outside Utah, call 1-800-807-8707.
THE LAW
There are three main classifications of DUI offenses under Utah law:
1. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs;
2. Driving while under the extreme influence of intoxicating liquor; and
3. Aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
POSSIBLE DEFENSES
As you can see, Utah's drunk driving laws are complex and the penalties are harsh. Our DUI attorneys in Salt Lake City will make sure you understand all of the DUI charges you are facing and the potential legal consequences. More importantly though, our qualified DUI attorneys will determine the best course of action to take in your case and fully explain the potential defenses to your Utah DUI charge. Every case is different, and not all defenses are applicable in a case. The following are examples of the types of defenses our DUI attorneys are accustomed to pursuing: Lack of "Reasonable Suspicion" to Commence a Stop, Law Enforcement must be able to articulate a "reasonable suspicion" to commence a traffic stop. An officer can not stop or detain a person based solely upon their race, religion, gender, age, sexual preference or other arbitrary reasons.
If you or a family member are facing a DUI charge in Salt Lake City, Utah, you need help NOW. To discuss your specific DUI situation, please contact our office at 1-800-668-4845 or submit a case evaluation form and we’ll get started on your case today – “It’s Just That Easy."
DUI Offenses
Underage DUI Offense
Driving With Controlled Substances
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We have every confidence that our SLC DUI attorneys will be able to satisfy your legal needs and give you the best legal outcome possible. We are providing the names and addresses of other DUI attornys in the Salt lake City area so that you can compare. We know you'll agree with what our clients are saying about us, that we are: "The Best DUI Attorneys in Salt Lake City"
Larry Long Criminal Defense - 343 S 400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
James A. McPhie Attorney At Law - 333 E 400 S Suite 105, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Robert Michael Archuleta Attorney - 1750 Research Way Suite 202, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Lokken & Associates - 2733 Parleys Way Ste 204, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Susanne Gustin - Aggressive Criminal Defense - 299 S Main St 13th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Robert J. DeBry & Associates - 4252 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
David M Cook P.C. - 716 E 4500 S Suite 240, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Law Offices of Andrew B Clawson - 175 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 8410
David Paul White Attorney At Law - 5278 Pinemont Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
The attorneys listed above are from the Salt Lake City area. Listings were supplied by yellowpages.com, indexed under attorneys in Salt Lake City. All listings are public information. This website makes no claims concerning the abilities and/or effectiveness of any attorney listed.
Larry Long Criminal Defense - 343 S 400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
James A. McPhie Attorney At Law - 333 E 400 S Suite 105, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Robert Michael Archuleta Attorney - 1750 Research Way Suite 202, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Lokken & Associates - 2733 Parleys Way Ste 204, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Susanne Gustin - Aggressive Criminal Defense - 299 S Main St 13th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Robert J. DeBry & Associates - 4252 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
David M Cook P.C. - 716 E 4500 S Suite 240, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Law Offices of Andrew B Clawson - 175 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 8410
David Paul White Attorney At Law - 5278 Pinemont Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
The attorneys listed above are from the Salt Lake City area. Listings were supplied by yellowpages.com, indexed under attorneys in Salt Lake City. All listings are public information. This website makes no claims concerning the abilities and/or effectiveness of any attorney listed.
About DUI in Salt Lake City , Utah
Driving under the influence (driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, operating under the influence, drinking and driving, drink-driving, impaired driving) is the act of operating any motorized machinery after or during the consumption of alcohol or other drugs. DUI or DWI are synonymous terms that represent the criminal offense of operating (or in some jurisdictions merely being in physical control of) a motor vehicle while being under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of both. It is a criminal offense in most countries.
In Salt Lake City, Utah one can be prosecuted under per se laws whether or not they are actually "impaired" or "under the influence" of alcohol. In most countries, anyone who is convicted of injuring or killing someone while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be heavily fined, as in France, in addition to being given a lengthy prison sentence. Many states in the U.S. have adopted truth in sentencing laws that enforce strict guidelines on sentencing, different from past practice where prison time was reduced or suspended after sentencing had been issued.
The specific criminal offense may be called, depending on the jurisdiction, driving under the influence [of alcohol or other drugs] (DUI), driving under intense influence (DUII), driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating while intoxicated (OWI), operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OMVI), driving under the combined influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, driving under the influence per se or drunk in charge [of a vehicle]. Other less common acronyms include operating a vehicle (while) impaired (OVI), and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). Many such laws apply also to boating, piloting aircraft, riding a horse or conducting a horse-drawn vehicle, or cycling.
In the United States, local law enforcement agencies made 1,467,300 arrests nationwide for driving under the influence of alcohol in 1996, compared to 1.9 million such arrests during the peak year in 1983. In 1997 an estimated 513,200 DWI offenders were in prison or jail, down from 593,000 in 1990 and up from 270,100 in 1986.
Blood Alcohol Level (BAC)
With the advent of a scientific test for blood alcohol content (BAC), DUI enforcement moved to pinning culpability for the offense to strict liability based on driving while having more than a prescribed amount of blood alcohol, although this does not preclude the simultaneous existence of the older subjective tests. BAC is most conveniently measured as a simple percent of alcohol in the blood by weight. It does not depend on any units of measurement. In Europe it is usually expressed as milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood. However, 100 milliliters of blood weighs essentially the same as 100 milliliters of water, which weighs precisely 100 grams. Thus, for all practical purposes, this is the same as the simple dimensionless BAC measured as a percent. Since at least 2004, it has been illegal in all US states and the District of Columbia to drive with a BAC that is 0.08% or higher. Canada adopted similar laws in the 1990s.
The validity of the testing equipment/methods and mathematical relationships for the measurement of breath and blood alcohol have been criticized. (Taylor 2007)
Driving while consuming alcohol may be illegal within a jurisdiction. In some it is illegal for an open container of an alcoholic beverage to be in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle or in some specific area of that compartment. In some it may be illegal to be asleep in the driver's seat of a vehicle without any intention to drive.
The German model serves to reduce the number of accidents by identifying unfit drivers and removing them from traffic until their fitness to drive has been established again. The Medical Psychological Assessment (MPA) works for a prognosis of the fitness for drive in future, has an interdisciplinary basic approach and offers the chance of individual rehabilitation to the offender.
George Smith, a London taxi driver, was the first person to be convicted of drunk driving, on 10 September 1897. He was fined 25 shillings.
Driving under the influence (driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, operating under the influence, drinking and driving, drink-driving, impaired driving) is the act of operating any motorized machinery after or during the consumption of alcohol or other drugs. DUI or DWI are synonymous terms that represent the criminal offense of operating (or in some jurisdictions merely being in physical control of) a motor vehicle while being under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a combination of both. It is a criminal offense in most countries.
In Salt Lake City, Utah one can be prosecuted under per se laws whether or not they are actually "impaired" or "under the influence" of alcohol. In most countries, anyone who is convicted of injuring or killing someone while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be heavily fined, as in France, in addition to being given a lengthy prison sentence. Many states in the U.S. have adopted truth in sentencing laws that enforce strict guidelines on sentencing, different from past practice where prison time was reduced or suspended after sentencing had been issued.
The specific criminal offense may be called, depending on the jurisdiction, driving under the influence [of alcohol or other drugs] (DUI), driving under intense influence (DUII), driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating while intoxicated (OWI), operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OMVI), driving under the combined influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, driving under the influence per se or drunk in charge [of a vehicle]. Other less common acronyms include operating a vehicle (while) impaired (OVI), and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). Many such laws apply also to boating, piloting aircraft, riding a horse or conducting a horse-drawn vehicle, or cycling.
In the United States, local law enforcement agencies made 1,467,300 arrests nationwide for driving under the influence of alcohol in 1996, compared to 1.9 million such arrests during the peak year in 1983. In 1997 an estimated 513,200 DWI offenders were in prison or jail, down from 593,000 in 1990 and up from 270,100 in 1986.
Blood Alcohol Level (BAC)
With the advent of a scientific test for blood alcohol content (BAC), DUI enforcement moved to pinning culpability for the offense to strict liability based on driving while having more than a prescribed amount of blood alcohol, although this does not preclude the simultaneous existence of the older subjective tests. BAC is most conveniently measured as a simple percent of alcohol in the blood by weight. It does not depend on any units of measurement. In Europe it is usually expressed as milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood. However, 100 milliliters of blood weighs essentially the same as 100 milliliters of water, which weighs precisely 100 grams. Thus, for all practical purposes, this is the same as the simple dimensionless BAC measured as a percent. Since at least 2004, it has been illegal in all US states and the District of Columbia to drive with a BAC that is 0.08% or higher. Canada adopted similar laws in the 1990s.
The validity of the testing equipment/methods and mathematical relationships for the measurement of breath and blood alcohol have been criticized. (Taylor 2007)
Driving while consuming alcohol may be illegal within a jurisdiction. In some it is illegal for an open container of an alcoholic beverage to be in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle or in some specific area of that compartment. In some it may be illegal to be asleep in the driver's seat of a vehicle without any intention to drive.
The German model serves to reduce the number of accidents by identifying unfit drivers and removing them from traffic until their fitness to drive has been established again. The Medical Psychological Assessment (MPA) works for a prognosis of the fitness for drive in future, has an interdisciplinary basic approach and offers the chance of individual rehabilitation to the offender.
George Smith, a London taxi driver, was the first person to be convicted of drunk driving, on 10 September 1897. He was fined 25 shillings.
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