Salt Lake City DUI Lawyers
DUI Penalties in Salt Lake, Provo & Ogden, Utah
The specific penalties that you may face for a DUI conviction in Salt Lake City, Provo or Ogden, Utah may vary depending upon the specific offense, your blood alcohol concentration, whether you have any prior convictions and whether you refuse breath or blood alcohol testing. The penalties may also vary depending upon the jurisdiction. However, we have listed some general penalties below, which you may face if you are convicted of DUI in Utah:
First DUI Conviction:
- 2 days-6 months imprisonment
- $1295-$1850 in fines
- 48 hours of community service
- 90 day license suspension
Second DUI Conviction (within 10 years):
- 10 days-6 months imprisonment
- $1480-$1850 fines
- 1 year license suspension
- Community service
- Ignition interlock device
Third DUI Conviction (within 10 years):
- 62 days-5 years imprisonment
- $1500-$2500 fines
- 1 year license suspension
- Community service
- Ignition interlock device
Avoid DUI Penalties with a Salt Lake DUI Attorney’s Help
You can avoid serious DUI penalties by working with the right Salt Lake DUI attorney. The sooner you contact and involve an attorney, the better. Your chances of avoiding a conviction and criminal penalties will be much greater if your attorney is able to get involved very early on, even if you think you may have to accept a plea bargain or will be found guilty because the prosecution has extensive evidence against you. There are always options that an experienced defense lawyer can explore in building your legal strategy.
At the Stone Law Firm, we represent clients throughout all of Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden, Utah. We are fully committed to defending our clients’ rights in DUI cases in order to help them avoid penalties for a conviction.
Contact a Salt Lake City DUI lawyer at the Stone Law Firm today for a free consultation.