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DUI Law: Utah DUI Penalties

In Utah, you can be convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is .08 or greater. You may also be convicted of DUI if the State Attorney can show that your normal faculties were impaired by alcohol at the time you were driving (i.e. slurred speech, can’t walk in a straight line, etc.). If your BAC is .16 or greater you may receive enhanced penalties.

First Offense DUI in Utah
Your first DUI offense in Utah will result in a prison sentence of two (2) days to six (6) months. You will receive a fine of between $1,295.00 and $1,850.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license suspended for ninety (90) days, be placed on probation and be required to attend an alcohol prevention class.

Second Offense DUI in Utah
Your second DUI offense in Utah will result in a prison sentence of ten (10) days to six (6) months. You will receive a fine of between $1,480.00 and $1,850.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license suspended for one (1) year, be place on probation and be required to attend an alcohol prevention class. You may also be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car.

Third Offense DUI in Utah
Your third DUI offense in Utah will result in a prison sentence of up to five (5) years. You will receive a fine of between $1,500.00 and $2,500.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license suspended for one (1) year, be place on probation and be required to attend an alcohol prevention class. You may also be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car.

As you can see there is a wide range of charges and sentences that can be imposed on you if you are caught DUI in Utah. To get the best results, contact one of our sponsoring attorneys below or at the top of this page.