DWI refers to the illegal act of driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. A DWI can be a costly matter when you are facing fines, court costs, loss of driving privileges and possible jail time. An experienced DWI attorney can help you navigate the legal system and defend your rights.
Utah has some of the harshest DWI penalties. Possible DWI penalties you may be facing include:
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Branson K. West is an experienced Utah DWI lawyer that has handled nearly 5,000 cases. He's taken hundreds of cases to trials and motion hearings, making him one of the most experienced and best DWI lawyers Utah has to offer. Branson knows the judges and the prosecutors, and has experience in each of the courts in Salt Lake and across the Wasatch Front. Contact us for a free DWI defense consultation.
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.
There are several different ways to fight a DWI.
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. 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.