DUI AND ALCOHOL OFFENSES In Utah
Understanding DUI and alcohol offenses in Utah.
A guide to DUI and alcohol charges in Utah
Being investigated or charged with a DUI or alcohol related offense in Utah can be overwhelming. What may begin as a routine traffic stop can quickly lead to multiple charges depending on the circumstances, prior history, and the evidence collected during the investigation.
Being investigated or charged with a DUI or alcohol related offense in Utah can be overwhelming. What may begin as a routine traffic stop can quickly lead to multiple charges depending on the circumstances, prior history, and the evidence collected during the investigation. When the allegation involves arrest, chemical testing, license consequences, prior DUI history, or possible jail exposure, the case may require a focused DUI defense strategy from the beginning.
Andrew McAdams represents individuals facing DUI and alcohol related charges throughout Northern Utah. The sections below are organized to help you quickly identify the type of charge involved and understand how these cases are commonly grouped.
DUI AND ALCOHOL RELATED CHARGES
The following pages explain common DUI and alcohol related offenses prosecuted in Utah courts. These categories are organized to help you quickly find the charge that applies to your situation and explore the legal issues involved.
DUI OFFENSES AND LEVELS
DUI INVOLVING INJURY OR DEATH
DRUG RELATED DUI
LICENSE AND TESTING VIOLATIONS
TRAFFIC OFFENSES RELATED TO DUI INVESTIGATIONS
VEHICLE AND DRIVER COMPLIANCE OFFENSES
ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES
UNDERSTANDING DUI AND ALCOHOL OFFENSES
Alcohol related criminal charges often arise from traffic stops, accident investigations, or roadside sobriety testing. These cases may involve officer observations, field sobriety tests, breath testing, blood testing, and other forms of evidence. When the stop, detention, search, or roadside investigation is disputed, the case may also involve traffic stop defense and illegal search issues.
Because DUI investigations rely on specific procedures and technical requirements, carefully reviewing how an investigation was conducted can sometimes reveal important legal issues.
NOT SURE WHICH CHARGE APPLIES
Many people researching DUI or alcohol offenses are unsure exactly which charge may apply to their situation. Reviewing the pages above may help clarify the nature of an allegation and the legal issues that often arise in these cases.
SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY
If you or a family member is facing a DUI or alcohol related charge in Northern Utah, you may wish to discuss the situation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Andrew McAdams has more than twenty years of legal experience as both a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney representing clients throughout Davis County, Salt Lake County, Weber County, and surrounding communities.
You may call McAdams Law PLLC at (801) 449-1247 or click below to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your situation and learn more about the legal options that may be available.