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SALT LAKE CITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

SALT LAKE CITY DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY

If you have been charged with a DUI in Utah acting quickly is essential to handling your case. Contact Intermountain Legal for a free consultation to see if you need an attorney to help minimize the consequences of DUI charge and protect your future. Call 801-970-2800 or email us.

DUI Charges

Utah law defines several situations where someone can get arrested and convicted for DUI. The most common are DUI—alcohol-related and DUI—drug-related. The law states that a person cannot be in “actual physical control” of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or any drug to a degree which makes him/her incapable of safely operating a vehicle, or having a blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or greater at the time of "actual physical control" or at the time of the BAC test.

This means that you can get charged with DUI even if you are not driving, as long as you are in "actual physical control." Such as when someone calls a friend to pick him up and waits for the friend in their car, or when someone decides to sleep it off in their car before driving home. This also means that you can get arrested for a DUI even if you are under the legal BAC limit, as long as the officer thinks you are not safely operating your vehicle. Or, you can unintentionally get a DUI if you have unintended side-effects from prescription drugs or if your BAC is unexpectedly high because you had an empty stomach when you had a drink.

Because of the technical nature of investigations and the complexity of procedure, police must follow several steps to get an accurate BAC result. Inexperienced officers or officers who are less careful will often make mistakes that call into question the accuracy of the test results. These mistakes can lead to severe consequences for your license, your job, and your freedom. A good DUI attorney will be able to find any mistakes and use those to challenge the result.

In cases where the officer did everything right and the case is strong against you, there are several things you can do to minimize the most severe consequences. Depending on the case, a good attorney can negotiate community service instead of jail and classes instead of having your license suspended. There are also ways to reduce the overall costs that you may be facing.

Utah DUI Lawyer

Our lead DUI attorney, Justin S. Pratt, focuses his practice on representing people charged with DUI. He has successfully challenged the reliability of breath and blood test results in court to have cases dismissed. He has received the same training police officers receive to perform the Field Sobriety Tests. This specialized training and experience gives Justin the expertise needed to know when to fight hard to get your case dismissed and when to negotiate to reduce your charges and minimize your consequences. He seeks every opportunity to challenge the evidence in your DUI case.

Acting quickly is essential to handling your case. After receiving a DUI citation you have a limited time to request a driver license hearing. An experienced DUI Attorney can help you request that hearing to avoid a license suspension. In addition, it may be helpful to begin doing some treatment, community service, or something else that will put you in a better position before you go to court. You should consult with your DUI attorney to see whether you need to act quickly in your case.

Utah laws are strict and the DUI penalties can be severe, but with a good understanding of DUI laws and defense, you can make the best choices to minimize the consequences and protect your future.

If you decide to hire an attorney to give you the best DUI defense possible, you can contact Intermountain Legal for a free consultation.

Contacting a DUI Defense Attorney

Intermountain Legal can get involved immediately to maximize your chances of success. By taking immediate action, an attorney can ensure that your rights are protected and that you make the right decisions. A DUI defense attorney will know how to challenge key evidence, which can lead to the reduction or complete dismissal of criminal charges.

To contact the DUI attorneys at Intermountain Legal, call 801-970-2800 or click here to fill out our email form.

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STEVEN K. BURTON

As a former prosecutor Steven gained an intimate knowledge of various Domestic Violence Courts, DUI courts and other criminal court programs and procedures. He has spent over 3,500 hours in court and has argued more cases than most attorneys do in a lifetime. For more on Steve's experience, click here.

JUSTIN PRATT

Attorney Justin S. Pratt handles all types of criminal cases, with an emphasis on DUI-related charges. He believes that someone who is charged with a crime deserves the specialized attention of an attorney who will protect his client's rights by taking the time to examine constitutional issues, important factual circumstances, and any other crucial factors that may be relevant to the case. For more on Justin's experience, click here.

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ELLY HENDRIKSEN

Elly is a skilled attorney who specializes in divorce and criminal law. Spending the majority of her career in the courtroom, Elly understands how to effectively advocate for her clients who find themselves in the toughest of situations. Elly has successfully guided clients through trials and difficult hearings in front of judges and commissioners, and has expertly negotiated cases through hundreds of hours of mediation. For more on Elly's experience click here.

MARK LAROCCO

Mark is skilled at dealing with all aspects of family law, including helping clients obtain modifications, enforce court orders, and achieve fair custody and support awards. Going through a painful divorce or a custody battle can be one of the most difficult times in someone’s life, and Mark is there to help every step of the way. For more on Mark's experience, click here.

MATTHEW BELL

Matthew's reputation as an attorney is one who thoroughly understands the law and diligently advocates to advance his client's interests. His practice primarily focuses on representing clients in family law matters. He has assisted hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases. For more on Matthew's experience click here.

JACKIE REIDELBERGER

Jackie is a skilled trial attorney and negotiator who specializes in criminal defense. Her work ethic and genuine concern for her clients has given her a reputation for outworking and out-preparing opposing attorneys so she can negotiate from a position of strength and fight the cases that need to be fought. Because she cares about her clients, she considers each client’s specific needs and concerns in order to reach the best possible outcome in their case. For more on Jackie's experience click here.

HAYLI DICKEY

Hayli is a skilled attorney who specializes exclusively in family law. She is known as a “spitfire” attorney but with a personable personality. Because of her excellent reputation and track record of success in Utah courts, she was heavily recruited by multiple law firms. She joined Intermountain Legal because of the firm’s dedication to giving personal attention to each client and to providing excellent legal representation in every case. For more on Hayli's experience click here.

STEVEN K. BURTON

As a former prosecutor Steven gained an intimate knowledge of various Domestic Violence Courts, DUI courts and other criminal court programs and procedures. He has spent over 3,500 hours in court and has argued more cases than most attorneys do in a lifetime. For more on Steve's experience, click here.

JUSTIN PRATT

Attorney Justin S. Pratt handles all types of criminal cases, with an emphasis on DUI-related charges. He believes that someone who is charged with a crime deserves the specialized attention of an attorney who will protect his client's rights by taking the time to examine constitutional issues, important factual circumstances, and any other crucial factors that may be relevant to the case. For more on Justin's experience, click here.

ELLY HENDRIKSEN

Elly is a skilled attorney who specializes in divorce and criminal law. Spending the majority of her career in the courtroom, Elly understands how to effectively advocate for her clients who find themselves in the toughest of situations. Elly has successfully guided clients through trials and difficult hearings in front of judges and commissioners, and has expertly negotiated cases through hundreds of hours of mediation. For more on Elly's experience click here.

MARK LAROCCO

Mark is skilled at dealing with all aspects of family law, including helping clients obtain modifications, enforce court orders, and achieve fair custody and support awards. Going through a painful divorce or a custody battle can be one of the most difficult times in someone’s life, and Mark is there to help every step of the way. For more on Mark's experience, click here.

MATTHEW BELL

Matthew's reputation as an attorney is one who thoroughly understands the law and diligently advocates to advance his client's interests. His practice primarily focuses on representing clients in family law matters. He has assisted hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases. For more on Matthew's experience click here.

JACKIE REIDELBERGER

Jackie is a skilled trial attorney and negotiator who specializes in criminal defense. Her work ethic and genuine concern for her clients has given her a reputation for outworking and out-preparing opposing attorneys so she can negotiate from a position of strength and fight the cases that need to be fought. Because she cares about her clients, she considers each client’s specific needs and concerns in order to reach the best possible outcome in their case. For more on Jackie's experience click here.

HAYLI DICKEY

Hayli is a skilled attorney who specializes exclusively in family law. She is known as a “spitfire” attorney but with a personable personality. Because of her excellent reputation and track record of success in Utah courts, she was heavily recruited by multiple law firms. She joined Intermountain Legal because of the firm’s dedication to giving personal attention to each client and to providing excellent legal representation in every case. For more on Hayli's experience click here.