Interlocks are required for alcohol related driving under the influences convictions. Utah law does not require the installation of an interlock devices when the underlying conviction does not involve alcohol. Utah Code 41-6a-518(2)(e) states: This section does not apply to a person convicted of a violation of Section 41-6a-502 whose violation does not involve alcohol…. Read more »
Impaired Driving DUI Utah: 2024 Legislative Changes Starting July 1, 2024, significant changes are coming to Utah’s DUI laws, specifically impacting Impaired Driving plea bargains. The Utah Legislature has tightened eligibility criteria, barring Extreme DUI cases from being resolved through an Impaired Driving plea agreement. If you’re facing a DUI charge in Utah, understanding these… Read more »
Utah Wrong Way DUI Defense Attorney: Legal Representation from Jake Gunter If you’re facing charges related to wrong way DUIs in Utah, having an experienced attorney is crucial. Call or text Utah wrong way DUI defense attorney Jake Gunter at (801) 373-6345 for a free consultation. With flexible payment plans, Jake Gunter makes quality legal… Read more »
What is a Chemical Test in Utah? Can I Refuse It? If you’re facing a DUI charge in Utah, understanding the implications of chemical testing is essential. A chemical test in Utah refers to either a blood draw or a breathalyzer test. When lawfully requested by law enforcement, you must comply with a chemical test;… Read more »
CALL/TXT UTAH DUI ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 QUESTION: I refused the breathalyzer machine (or blood draw) in Utah. What will happen to my driver’s license? ANSWER: On a first offense your Utah driving privileges will be suspended for 18 months. If it is a second offense within 10 years your license will be… Read more »
CALL/TXT UTAH DUI ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. FREE CONSULT How to Stay a Utah Justice Court DUI and Reckless Driving Conviction Pending Appeal. Smaller justice courts in Utah can be the wild west and a little different than urban courts. Good or bad, they are likely going to be different than your Provo City, or Orem… Read more »
CALL/TXT UTAH ALCOHOL CRIMES ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 MOST COMMON ALCOHOL CRIMES IN UTAH Here is a list of the most common alcohol related crimes in Utah and any collateral consequences. Utah Code 41-6a-505. EXTREME DUI. Utah Code 41-6a-505(1) and (5) outline the mandatory minimums for 1st and 2nd Extreme DUIs. Extreme DUIs… Read more »
GET YOUR LICENS BACK EARLY ON DUI REFUSAL CASES IN UTAH–CALL/TXT JAKE (801) 373-6345 OLD LAW. If you refused a lawful order for a chemical test (blood draw or breathalyzer) you lost your license for 18 months on the first offense. No early reinstatement was possible in Utah. NEW LAW. A first time DUI chemical… Read more »
How long does a Utah DUI conviction stay on your record? Example DUI Orem Center Street: You just got a DUI on Orem Center Street. You lost your license at the initial driver’s license division administrative hearing. You pled to Impaired Driving and got license back. You are in the process of going to treatment… Read more »
WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER A DUI ARREST IN UTAH You just got pulled over, arrested, booked and now released on a Utah DUI. What are your immediate next steps? (1). Impound. If your car was impounded, start getting it out of impound. Stop those yard fees from rising as your car sits. (2)…. Read more »
