A Salt Lake DUI lawyer at Salcido Law Firm can help you through the difficult court process that lies ahead when you are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The courts of this state are not friendly to individuals charged with these types of crimes. As such, it is extremely important for any person facing a DUI in…
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St. George Criminal Defense Lawyers | Southern Utah DUI Attorney
The St. George criminal defense lawyers at Salcido Law Firm represent individuals charged with all types of crimes throughout Southern Utah. Our law office is located in the heart of St. George, Washington County. From DUI, marijuana possession, and felony drug charges, to theft, assault, and domestic violence, we know the criminal laws in Utah and will guide you throughthis…
DUI Penalties
Utah’s Varying DUI Punishments DUI laws in Utah can be rather complicated because the penalties vary based on criminal history and circumstances surrounding the offense. For example, an individual convicted of their first DUI is charged with a Class B Misdemeanor. If that individual, within ten years of the first conviction, is arrested for a second DUI than that charge…
DUI Metabolite Charges in Utah
DUI Charge Without Impairment? Most people assume that to be convicted of a crime in the family of DUI or Impaired Driving you must be driving impaired. Although this may be an obvious conclusion, it is however not necessarily true. A conviction of DUI Metabolite does not require proof of impairment, but instead only requires proof of a low level…
Utah Criminal Defendants Can Receive a New Trial
Most Utah Criminal Cases Don’t Go to Trial There are large amounts of criminal offenses one can commit in Utah. They range from the serious, such as murder, to the less serious, such as a zoning ordinance violation of failing to water one’s lawn. Criminal cases for nearly any criminal charge seldom go all the way to a trial. Most…
The Drug Evaluation Process for Driving While Impaired in Utah
Utah Drug Recognition Evaluators (DRE) The Drug Evaluation and Classification Programs trains law enforcement personnel how to detect and apprehend drug-impaired drivers in Utah. In order to become a Drug Recognition Evaluator or DRE, the law enforcement personnel has to take 16 hours of drug recognition preschool, 56 hours of drug recognition expert school, and 40 hours of drug recognition…
DUI Suspects in Utah Shouldn’t Admit Anything to Police
Driving Under the Influence in Utah Can Lead to Other Crimes Drinking and driving is never a good idea. Utah DUI penalties are harsh and can damage one’s life. Driving under the influence not only affects a person’s driving ability, but also a person’s ability to deal with normal driving stresses. A Salt Lake City man being charged with driving…
Utah Felony DUI Lawyer | Multiple Drunk Driving Offenses | Salt Lake Provo
When is a DUI Charged as a Felony? Typically a DUI is charged as a misdemeanor offense. There are instances, however, in which a DUI will be charged as a felony offense. The difference between a felony and misdemeanor is great. The maximum incarceration time for a misdemeanor DUI is 1 year in jail. The maximum incarceration time for a…
Blood Alcohol Content and DUI in Utah
Drunk Driving Defense If you have a blood alcohol content that is over .08% then you can be charged with a DUI in Utah. A DUI is a Class B misdemeanor in the state of Utah and is punishable by a fine, jail or community service, rehabilitation, or a suspension of your driver’s license for 120 days (and longer for…
Driving Patterns Which Indicate DUI in Utah
Salt Lake Criminal Defense When driving, it is sometimes hard to be aware if you are doing something that could initiate your being pulled over by a police officer. There are various signs that a police officer will look for that can allow them to pull you over. Most of the signs that they look for are to help them…