Although a DUI carries heavy penalties in the state of Utah, that does not mean you will have to face all of the consequences if you are charged for a DUI. The key to fighting these charges is building a strong DUI defense and that starts with hiring an experienced DUI lawyer.
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Most first time DUI offenders have made an honest mistake. Utah is one of the strictest states when it comes to DUIs. The BAC limit is only 0.5%, an extremely low percentage compared to the limits in other states. That means you could be charged with a DUI after drinking only one beer. While driving under the influence is always a crime, it's understandable that you may have made a mistake if you felt in control at the time.
Branson West, the leading DUI lawyer in Utah understands how often these mistakes happen. He has represented thousands of clients for DUI charges and won their cases. Don't think that a DUI charge will ruin your life, especially if you are a first time offender. With expert defense from Branson West, you can beat the case.
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Branson is fantastic at what he does. He’s honest, communicative, articulate, and professional. I couldn’t have found a better attorney. He explained every detail of how things could play out in court and answered any questions I had very quickly. He worked diligently to get my case dismissed and for that I am forever grateful. The court process is intimidating and complex, but he navigates it well and provides detailed insight as to how it works.- Journey Archuleta, Posted August 18th 2024 on google
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Branson West is an absolute pro! He fought for 13 months for me on a case that should have been thrown out from the start. He absolutely embarrassed the prosecution by his performance in the court room. He never gave me false hope, and always was very clear about the risks, and I'm incredibly greatful that I trusted his expertise.- lion-fox tactical, Posted April 25th 2024 on google
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Branson is very good at what he does. He is extremely professional and has a well-received presence in the courtroom. His communication with me was always immediate and efficient. One of the things I was most impressed with was his ability to separate facts from opinion. Branson played out the possible scenarios of what I was to expect He asked me what MY goals were and what MY best case scenario was. I felt like I was a part of my own case and defense. He got the state to waive jail time. I am happy with the result Branson achieved for me and thankful I chose him as my lawyer.- Derrick Phillip, Posted March 13th 2024 on google
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Branson and his team were great to work with. They helped me understand the complicated legal system and we're always available for questions.- Conner Fordham, Posted March 5th 2024 on google
I had a great experience working with Branson. He always responded within a business day (usually within minutes/hours) and was courtius and professional at all times. Cost of representation was given to me upfront, and was reasonable. I also feel confident that he found the best possible resolution for my charges.- Ryan Perez, Posted November 2nd 2023 on google
Great guy! Very professional. Would highly recommend:)- Shellie, Posted October 13th 2023 on google
Great attorney and very intelligent. Very honest and trustworthy. He called me back literally with in 2 hours of calling his office. I believe him to be very qualified to represent me in the legal matters I was in. I trust him and most attorneys don’t even call you back ,but Mr. West will. Very good man.- Brian Riley, Posted June 9th 2023 on google
Called Branson and left a message. Within minutes received a text that he was in court and would call later. An hour later he called, gave me great advice, and said he didn't want to charge me for something he felt I could do on my own. I followed his advice and things went pretty much exactly as he had explained. The outcome was better than I dared hope. I would highly recommend Branson West!!!- Darin Clark, Posted May 24th 2023 on google
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Branson is one of the most kind and loyal attorneys. He gave me great advise on a case. He took the time to answer my phone calls and texts. He really cares for his clients: and getting the best resolutions. I would recommend him to anyone in the Utah area. When you are going through a hard time----he really takes the time to coach you and listen. He is kind and I treats his clients with such good care.- Emily Chu, Posted March 1st 2023 on google
Branson took care of my case exactly the way I thought it should have been. He and his team aka Hailee were and have been all I could have hoped for. I think I found him after a simple search brought his name up when he was doing an add or promotion. Sometimes things just click and this was one of those times. I would recommend him to anyone. If you find yourself in need of a fighter in your corner Branson is a good choice.- Todd Macfarlane, Posted February 26th 2023 on google
Thank you man! Very grateful for your hard work.- Tyrell Denton, Posted February 23rd 2023 on google
This guy goes above and beyond! Picked up the phone the first time I called, and gave me the best advice took care of everything quickly and there were no surprises. Couldn’t be happier!- Cassia Leigh, Posted February 23rd 2023 on google
When you were charged with a DUI you may not have been told that you have two major deadlines which are rapidly approaching after you are arrested for driving under the influence. If you ignore them, the consequences could be devastating.
If you don't request a driver's license hearing in the first 10 calendar days, you will lose your license, regardless of how good your case might be. And there's nothing an attorney can do about it after the fact.
The second deadline is to contact the court no less than 5, nor more than 14 days. If you miss this deadline, the court WILL issue a warrant for your arrest and officer may be sent to your home or place of employment to arrest you.
Remember- DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY TO YOUR UTAH DUI CHARGE! Your first DUI in Salt Lake City and Utah could cost you as much as $10,000 in fines, so it's important that you fight it aggressively.
Branson has handled thousands of Utah DUI cases in Salt Lake City and the local court systems. He KNOWS Utah's judges and he knows the prosecutors who handle the DUI cases in Utah. Most of all, he knows how to defend you against DUI charges successfully. If you find yourself charged with drunk driving or a DUI, call Branson at 801-285-5550. For those facing charges in or around SLC, Branson K. West is the DUI attorney with the experience to win.
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