DUI: How Do I Find a Good Defense Lawyer?

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Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) in Utah can lead to harsh criminal penalties for those found guilty. Several factors can determine how serious your charges for DUI might be. That’s why you need an experienced legal team who will fight for your rights—no matter the charges.

Experience You Can Trust with DUI Cases

If you are arrested for DUI, remember to remain silent until you speak with an experienced lawyer. Also, know that you only have 10 days from your date of arrest to request a hearing and contest the administrative suspension. Considering the time sensitivity, it’s important to contact an experienced DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Whether your charges are for a refusal to submit to testing, a blood alcohol level over the *legal limit, or even a DUI with serious injury or death, the defense lawyers at Brown, Bradshaw, and Moffat are skilled at navigating the court system and Utah’s DUI laws. ‍

*As of 2018, the legal blood alcohol level in Utah is 0.05.‍

Preparing For Your Case

With nearly two decades of experience defending clients against DUI charges, you can rest assured we will investigate all the details of your case and fully prepare for your defense. If you want to do some of your own research on Utah’s DUI laws, you can visit our DUI page to find more in-depth information about the following and more:

  • Administrative Suspension after a DUI Arrest in Utah
  • Types of DUI Charges in Utah
  • Types of Evidence in a DUI Case
  • DUI Plea Restrictions in Utah
  • Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver Suspension
  • What Happens in a Typical DUI Investigation in Utah

‍Finding A Defense Lawyer for Your DUI Case In Utah

Whether this is your first offense or your third, or you were charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, the attorneys at Brown, Bradshaw, and Moffat know all the details and laws around DUI crimes in Utah. We are prepared to fight for your rights in court.

Give us a call at (801) 532-5297 so we can start working on your defense today.

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