Penalties for Impaired Driving
If you have been charged with a DUI in Northern Utah, I encourage you to contact me, attorney Matthew L Nebeker. I am an experienced DUI defense lawyer who will work diligently to protect your license, record and freedom.
Anyone convicted of DUI in the state of Utah faces the possibility of severe criminal and civil penalties. As a defendant in a DUI case, you face three distinct issues:
- What will happen to my driving privileges?
- What will happen to my record?
- How will a DUI conviction affect my freedom?
Call 801-660-6161 to contact my law office in Layton, Utah. Call now for free representation at your license suspension hearing.
First DUI Offense
Even a first DUI offense carries significant penalties. For a first time DUI, penalties may include:
- 120 day driver's license suspension
- Two day minimum jail sentence
- An alcohol restricted license (after license re-instatement)
- Probation
- Court fines
If your blood alcohol level is double the legal limit of .08, you could be facing more highly supervised penalties, including installation of an ignition interlock system in your vehicle and more highly supervised probation.
Second Offense
As with any other criminal offense, the penalties for driving under the influence increase with each subsequent offense. A second DUI conviction carries enhanced penalties, including a 10 day minimum jail sentence.
Third Offense
A third DUI conviction within a 10 year period is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment. A felony conviction is devastating to an individual's employment opportunities as well — so it is critical to obtain the best possible representation if you are facing felony DUI charges.
Contact Me
Whether this is your first DUI offense or you have been charged with a felony DUI, I can provide you with the vigorous defense you require. To contact my law office, call 801-660-6161, or send me an e-mail.
