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Utah has some of the harshest DUI penalties. There are many complicated elements associated with Utah DUI charges, like ignition interlock devices, becoming an alcohol restricted driver, having your vehicle towed, having the stigma of the charge on your record, plus more. Hiring a knowledgeable and experienced DUI criminal defense attorney in Utah can have a significant impact on your penalties.

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Recent Case Results

Leaving the scene of an accident
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of leaving the scene of an accident in Riverton, case dismissed.
SLC DUI
Dismissed!
Client's 2nd offense. Argued suppression motion, case dismissed.
Davis County Assault
Dismissed
Client charged with assault in Davis County. Cased was dismissed.
West Jordan Burglary
Burglary Case Dismissed
Client accused of breaking into vehicle, stealing items, then fleeing the scene.
Draper DUI
Dismissed
Client charged with DUI. Case Dismissed.
Draper DUI
Reduced
DUI charge dropped to reckless
Provo DUI
DUI Dismissed
Client was stopped at DUI check point, failed FSTs, blew below the legal limit, but had other substances in his system.
Draper DUI
DUI Dismissed
Client found in car, passed out, alleged drugs in system.
Domestic Violence, Midvale
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence case in Midvale, case DISMISSED.
Domestic Violence and Burglary, Salt Lake 3rd District
Case Dismissed
DV and Burglary case dismissed in Salt Lake 3rd District
DUI - South Jordan
Dismissed
Accused of DUI with prescription drugs with an accident in South Jordan, case dismissed.
Dog Attack, Salt Lake County
Case Dismissed
Dog attack case in Salt Lake County
Domestic Violence, Sandy
Case Dismissed
DV in Sandy, client accused of fighting with girlfriend, case dismissed.
Domestic Violence, Salt Lake County
Case Dismissed
DV in Salt Lake County, client accused of attacking her daughters boyfriend, case dismissed.
DUI, West Jordan
THC DUI Dismissed
Kira Eoff, West Jordan, THC DUI dismissed
DUI - West Jordan
Dismissed
DUI in West Jordan, pulled over for swerving, dismissed.
DUI - Provo
Dismissed
DUI dismissed in Provo, bad driving pattern, thought it was drugs, failed FSTs, and DRE exam.
DUI - Holladay
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
DUI charge, client had actual physical control with a high BAC, verdict not guilty.
Theft - Layton, UT
Case Dismissed
Target employee charged with theft in Layton, case dismissed.
Murray, UT - DUI.
Case Dismissed!
Stopped for speeding, failed FSTs.
West Jordan, Ignition Interlock Violation
Case Dismissed!
Client accused of driving with an ignition interlock device.
Herriman, DUI
Case Dismissed!
Client accused of DUI, had a blood draw result of .08, got a second opinion that showed .075.
West Valley City, Domestic Violence Assault
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of assaulting her husband.
Murray, UT - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Case Dismissed!
Cops found items in the car, claimed there was a drug deal.
Lehi, Child Abuse
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of hitting son.
West Jordan, Seven 2nd Degree Felony Counts of Check Fraud
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of fraudulently writing checks on accounts that were closed.
Provo, UT - DUI
Case Dismissed!
Client drinks at party, comes back and falls asleep in car, fails FSTs, arrested for DUI.
Murray, UT - Retail Theft
Case Dismissed
Client was in Costco, put item in purse, security claimed she was stealing property.
SLC, UT - Domestic Violence Assualt
Case Dismissed
Client was in a fight with boyfriend, charged with Domestic Violence (DV).
Holladay, UT - DUI
Case Dismissed!
Ran from a DUI checkpoint. Failed FSTs.
Salt Lake City - Felony Child Non-Support
Case Dismissed
Client owed over $55,000 in child support arrears.
Theft - Provo Justice Court
Case Dismissed
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
Theft - Taylorsville Justice Court
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of stealing supplies from a salon.
Aggravated Assault Charge - Salt Lake 3rd District Court
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of pulling a gun on his girlfriend and threatening to kill her.
Provo, UT - Theft
Case Dismissed!
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
American Fork, UT - DUI
Case Dismissed
Client was stopped for a registration issue, failed the field sobriety tests and blew in the intoxilyzer twice.
Alcohol Restricted Driver and Driving on a Suspended License - Sandy Justice Court
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of driving on a restricted and suspended license.
Red light violation in Ogden Justice Court.
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of running a red light.
DUI - Salt Lake County
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY
Client failed field sobriety tests, had a poor driving pattern, & refused breath test.
DUI - Clearfield, UT
Case DISMISSED!
Client was driving a big rig, and we were able to save his job.
Possession of Drugs - Utah County
Case DISMISSED!
Client was stopped and improperly searched.
Assaulting an officer, resisting arrest - Salt Lake City, UT
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was investigating friend being restrained by cops and cops attacked him.
DUI, Lehi
DUI dismissed
Client was charged wrongfully. Restored his license, got the charges dismissed!
DUI, Midvale
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client blew a .80.
DUI, Midvale
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client claimed he was not the driver, even though cops thought he was.
DUI, Draper
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was driving the wrong way on a one-way road, failed FSTs.
DUI, St. George
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was asleep in his car, with stereo on. Cops came and called it
Aggravated assault, Salt Lake 3rd District.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was accused of pulling a knife on a man in a Wal-mart parking lot.
Retail Theft, Orem
Plea in Abeyance
Client had stolen items from a local retailer, had admitted everything to police and was able to keep her record clean.
Under age consumption, Davis 2nd District
Plea in Abeyance.
Clients were at a party when all were caught drinking. Were able to keep records clean.
DUI, Vernal
Case DISMISSED!
Client was stopped for license plate light being out and for having it improperly displayed. Had a BAC of .17.
Possession of Drugs, Salt Lake City
Case DISMISSED!
Client was at a pizza place, eating in the parking lot when cops arrived, suspicious of their activity.
Domestic Violence, Taylorsville
Plea in Abeyance
Client called the police when upset, didn't mean to get cops involved, but we were able to save his record.
Domestic Violence, Lehi
Plea in Abeyance to disorderly conduct as an infraction
Client was going through a divorce, his spouse would not allow him to see their child or leave. Cops blamed him.
Stalking, Park City
Plea in Abeyance
Charges reduced, and offered in abeyance, so client's record would stay clean. She was accused of stalking a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, was a teacher, and was able to keep her record clean.
Aggravated Assault, Davis 2nd District
Charges reduced to disorderly conduct as an infraction, no jail time, minimal fine
Client was seen entering Wal-mart with a gun after making apparently threatening phone calls to his former manager.
Retail theft, Salt Lake
Plea in Abeyance.
Client was a college student, accidentally walked out of the store without paying for a cup of soup, but had paid for everything else. Was able to keep her record clean.
DUI, West Valley
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was a former ski patroller and hopeful to get on with an ambulance crew. He was accused of driving off the road with prescription medication in his system. He suffered from strokes.
Traffic violation, Spanish Fork
Verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was a truck driver and had been in an accident. The judge found him not guilty as charged.
Theft of services, Salt Lake 3rd
Case DISMISSED!
Client was accused of stealing services from a shop. Were able to prove that her signature had been forged.
DUI, South Salt Lake
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was accused of driving with alcohol in her system on a second offense, then subsequently refusing the breath test.
DUI, Salt Lake Airport
Case DISMISSED!
Client was accused of driving through the airport while DUI, was arrested prior to field sobriety tests being administered.

Utah DUI Penalties

First Offense:

  • Up to 6 months in jail
  • Up to $1,850 in fines
  • Possible probation and/or installation of an ignition interlock device

Second Offense:

  • Up to 6 months in jail
  • Up to $1,850 in fines
  • Suspension of driver's license for up to 2 years
  • Supervised probation
  • Possible installation of an ignition interlock device

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In Utah, DUI penalties are big. Don't face them on your own. If you are facing DUI charges in the Salt Lake City, UT, Provo and Ogden areas, consult with Branson K. West, Salt Lake's experienced DUI attorney, to make sure that your rights are protected. Utah DUI penalties are serious. Make sure your DUI lawyer in Utah is serious about defending you against them. Call 801-285-5550 for a free DUI defense consultation.

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You Have Deadlines Approaching in Your DUI Case!

The Utah cop that charged you with a DUI probably didn't tell you 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.

The 10 day deadline

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.

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The 5-14 day deadline

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.

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This guy is the man, he knows the law. I went from facing 10 years to 12 months of probation. Definitely made a huge impact on my life
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How can I fight my DUI in Utah?

There are several different ways to fight a DUI.

Branson will look at the legality of the cop's actions.

He'll fight the improperly done chemical tests.

He'll know whether a jury trial will benefit you.

He can negotiate an easy settlement in your case.

Branson K West is experienced with the following areas of driving under the influence cases:

Thousands of Utah DUI Charges Dropped or Reduced

Branson has handled thousands of Utah DUI charge 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 in Utah successfully. If you find yourself charged with drunk driving or a DUI, call Branson at 801-285-5550. For those facing DUI charges in or around SLC, Branson K. West is the DUI attorney with the experience to win.

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