Utah Driving Under the Influence Law
In common with many other States, a DUI arrest in Utah will lead to two cases being brought against the defendant, a criminal case and a Division of Motor Vehicles case. If you have been arrested for DUI in Utah, you have only 10 days in order to apply for a hearing at the Division of Motor Vehicles in order to retain your driver's license. It is therefore essential that you contact a Utah DUI lawyer as soon as possible.
Charges for DUI in Utah can be prosecuted either on the basis of Blood Alcohol Concentration, which is currently set at a maximum of 0.15%, with enhancements for those registering a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or through proving impairment through “field sobriety tests”, driving patterns or through the testing of breath, blood or urine. A skilled DUI lawyer will be able to handle each of these situations.
The state of Utah operates with a policy of implied consent, whereby it is assumed that each driver has consented to taking a blood or breath test as required. Refusal to take a blood or breath test will result in a revocation of license for 18 months for a first refusal and 2 years for second and subsequent refusals.
| Conviction | Punishment |
| First | Maximum of 180 days jail term - mandatory 2 days, minimum fine of $700 up to $1850, alcohol treatment course, minimum probationary period of 12 months. |
| Second | Minimum 10 days jail up to 180 days, fine of between $800 and $1850, alcohol treatment course, probation for no less than 12 months. |
| Third | 60 day jail term minimum, up to 5 years, fine of between $1500 and $5000, alcohol treatment program, 36 months probation. |
| Fourth | 60 day jail term minimum, up to 5 years, fine of between $1500 and $5000, alcohol treatment program, 36 months probation. |
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