Salt Lake City DUI Attorneys

DUI Defense Lawyers in Park City & Salt Lake City, Utah

You have been arrested for DUI. You are in a tough spot, facing criminal charges and the potential of jail time as well as a suspended license. Where can you turn for the aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation that you need to avoid a conviction and therefore serious penalties?

A Salt Lake City DUI attorney at the Stone Law Firm can help you. Our experienced DUI defense attorneys have represented clients in drunk driving cases throughout Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo and Ogden for many years and have the knowledge and resources to provide the effective representation you need. Building a strong plan of action for your defense, our lawyers can give you the best opportunity of avoiding a DUI conviction AND driver’s license suspension.

Utah DUI Charges

DUI (driving under the influence) is a relatively common criminal offense that is actually very serious in Utah. Also casually referred to as drunk driving, DUI is the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. To be “under the influence” a driver may have a blood alcohol concentration at or above .08%, or his or her physical/mental abilities may be impaired because of alcohol or drugs.

In looking to secure a conviction in a drunk driving case, the prosecuting attorney will use the officer's testimony, field sobriety test performance and blood or breath test results. The purpose will be to prove that the driver was operating the vehicle and had an unlawful blood alcohol concentration (.08% or above) and/or had impaired mental or physical abilities due to alcohol or drug use. Fortunately, an experienced attorney can work to challenge the prosecution on every single point. From the initial police stop all the way to the moment your DUI charges were filed, there are mistakes that law enforcement or the prosecution may make that can affect the outcome of your case. For example, an officer pulling over a driver with no lawful reason to do so may serve to impact whether the driver will face charges or a conviction. Your lawyer should work to use the legal system in your favor as he or she defends your case.

Contact a Park City / Salt Lake City DUI Lawyer!

Utah is particularly harsh on DUI offenders. Even for a first offense you may face mandatory imprisonment. If your driver's license is suspended, you will not be able to apply for special driving privileges to go to and from work or school (other states allow for this option). The penalties will be even more severe if you are convicted of multiple DUI offenses, or if you are involved in a DUI accident.

The state of Utah categorizes some DUI's as felonies. If you have received a third DUI within a 10 year period, you could face felony charges and if convicted, could spend up to 5 years in state prison, pay up to $2500 in fines, and face a one year license suspension or other penalties. A felony DUI is a very serious matter, and it is important to contact a Salt Lake DUI attorney as soon as possible. If convicted, your ability to work in certain occupations and hold a license in some professions will be limited. With felony offenses, a conviction may warrant a mandatory imprisonment in state prison. Your freedom may be at stake, so don't wait to contact a professional legal mind to be on your team. After being charged with a DUI, you might be confused as to what steps you need to take. A DUI lawyer at the Stone Law Firm can advise you on how to proceed and represent you during each step of the way.

Contact a DUI attorney at the Stone Law Firm today for a free case evaluation. We have offices in Salt Lake City & Park City, Utah.