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SALT LAKE CITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

DUI METABOLITE DEFENSE OVERVIEW

Most DUIs in Utah are given for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. However, Utah law also makes it illegal to drive with any trace of an illegal drug in your system. This means that even if you are no longer under the influence of any drug, if an illegal drug metabolite is found in your blood, and the police can show that you have been driving, you can be charged with DUI Metabolite. DUI Metabolite is usually classified as a class B misdemeanor, and the most common charges are for marijuana.

When a person uses any drug, his or her body will metabolize the drug quickly and the effects of the drug will typically wear off within a number of hours. However, even after the body processes the drug, left over molecules (metabolites) will remain in the body for days or weeks. For example, THC—the active ingredient in marijuana—will usually take less than an hour to leave the body, but THC metabolites can be detected in the blood for 10 to 13 days. If a person is driving during that time, he or she can be arrested for DUI metabolite.

DUI metabolite cases are very technical. A police officer must follow strict procedures for pulling you over, conducting the investigation, and obtaining a blood sample. Because the process must be closely followed in order to collect legal, untainted evidence, inexperienced or careless police will often make critical mistakes, and over-aggressive officers will often ignore constitutional rights during the process.

An experienced attorney at Intermountain Legal will analyze all of the evidence in the case to determine if all of the proper steps were followed. If mistakes were made, he will fight hard to win your case. And even when the correct procedure was followed, and the case against you is strong, a good attorney will be able to minimize the consequences and penalties you are facing.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.