Getting pulled over by a police officer for suspicion of drunk driving can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, what you do afterward can have a big impact on the outcome of your case. Here are a few steps to take if you’re pulled over for a DWI. Remain calm. While you may be very nervous,…

It is the job of a prosecutor to show that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. To do this they may accumulate evidence and attempt to remove any doubt from the case. When a DUI / DWI lawyer Salt Lake City UT respects is able to successfully argue how there is reasonable doubt,…

The severity of consequences for a DWI will depend upon whether this is the driver’s first, second, or third conviction. There can be both punitive consequences handed down from the court and long term social consequences that someone convicted of a DWI might face, including: Jail Time Loss of License Alcohol Education Courses Fines Community…

A Salt Lake City UT DWI lawyer can also use field sobriety test results in their defense of the driver. While these tests are often used by law enforcement to determine a driver’s sobriety, they are considered subjective – meaning it is the officer’s interpretation of the results that are used as evidence and not…

When an officer arrests and charges you with a DWI in Utah, she or he can also charge you with other crimes if they are related to your DWI. Once that happens, the state can bring multiple charges against you–all of which you can expect to fight in court. A jury may find you not…

A person’s right to remain silent allows them to refuse to answer police questions during a traffic stop. This means that when the officer asks if the driver has been drinking or where the driver is coming from, the driver is not under any obligation to answer. However, invoking this right involves practical issues. Refusing…