Weber County, Utah DUI Attorneys

The offense of drunk driving in Utah is a serious charge, with significant penalties. However, an arrest does not necessarily mean a conviction. You still have rights and having legal representation will ensure that they are protected.

The defense of a Utah DUI can be very challenging. The police will be the main witnesses against you, and they may present scientific evidence of intoxication from a breath test and/or blood test, video evidence of your arrest, sworn testimony and the outcome of your performance during Standard Field Sobriety Tests.

You need a criminal defense law firm that can challenge the testimony and evidence against you. Weber County Utah DUI Attorneys Schatz, Anderson & Uday focus on the defense of those charged with driving under the influence in Utah. They understand the DUI court system and Utah DUI laws well. In fact, Attorney Jason Schatz recently became the FIRST DUI lawyer in the State of Utah to become Board Certified in DUI Defense by the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD) - one of less than 50 attorneys in the United States to have earned that certification. He has attended the same DUI Detection and Field Sobriety Testing Course that all officers in Utah are required to take, and has completed the NHTSA, IACP class to be come qualified as a Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, giving him unique insight into errors in procedure and policy.

The experience, legal skills, training and knowledge of Ogden DUI Attorneys Schatz, Anderson & Uday can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

About Your Driver's License
You were probably given a temporary driver's license at the time of your arrest that will expire after 30 days. In the mean time the State of Utah will file a civil case against you to suspend your license for drunk driving in Weber County. You can petition the Department of Public Safety for an administrative per se hearing and try to keep your license though you must do so within 10 calendar days of the date of your arrest. If you do not submit the petition in time, you will lose your license.

Note that under Utah DUI laws, a DUI offender cannot obtain a restricted license for travel between home and work or school. If you are caught driving with a suspended license, the length of your license suspension will be doubled.

Ogden DUI Lawyers Schatz, Anderson & Uday can help by scheduling the DPS hearing for you and representing you. There are many ways to win at the license hearing and Schatz, Anderson & Uday's knowledge of the process could result in the retention of your driving privileges. Time is critical, so contact Schatz, Anderson & Uday now for further information.

Utah DUI Penalties
There are many factors that influence the severity of the penalties for drunk driving in Utah. They include prior DUI offenses, having a very high blood alcohol content, and causing an accident with injury. In general the penalties for even a first offense can include jail, community service, fines and fees, loss of license, mandatory alcohol counseling and even installation of an ignition interlock device. There are minimum mandatory sentences if found guilty of DUI that are set forth by the state legislature and must be imposed by the judge.

To learn more about your case, contact Weber County Utah DUI Lawyers Schatz, Anderson & Uday.

About Schatz, Anderson & Uday
It is the objective of the law firm of Schatz, Anderson & Uday to provide you with excellent legal representation and personal attention. The defense they develop for you will be aggressive and thorough, even in the most difficult of cases.

There are many points during the legal process where Ogden Utah DUI Attorneys Schatz, Anderson & Uday can argue for reduction or dismissal of the charges against you. These include the arraignment, pre-trial conference, motions hearing and trial. If you are found guilty, there is also the option of an appeal.

Schatz, Anderson & Uday will analyze your case and work with you to develop the best strategy for your needs and your specific situation. They will share information with you and keep you apprised of your case status and new developments.

The goal is to provide you peace of mind while Salt Lake DUI Lawyers Schatz, Anderson & Uday work to get you the best possible result.

To schedule a free initial consultation, contact Weber County Utah DUI Attorneys Schatz, Anderson & Uday by calling (888) 475-2384 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. The review of your case usually takes an hour and you will learn much more about your specific case and how the law firm of Schatz, Anderson & Uday can help you.