Utah Drunk Driving Defense

Salt Lake City DUI lawyer

If you have been charged with a DUI in Utah, it is critical to hire a knowledgeable attorney to help you retain your driver's license and remain out of prison. The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III has handled hundreds of DUI cases throughout Utah, and we know what it takes to help you beat your charges and put you back on the road to success.

Aggressive defense with proven results.

Attorney Harold Stone helps clients with all types of DUI issues, including:

  • DUI field sobriety tests. In Utah, you are under no legal obligation to perform any field sobriety tests. 
  • DUI not-a-drop defense. If you are underage, any amount of alcohol in your system can result in a DUI charge and loss of your driver's license until you turn 21.
  • DUI metabolite defense. You can receive a DUI metabolite charge if you have any trace of illegal drugs in your system after arrest, regardless of whether you were driving under the influence.
  • DUI Driver's License Division hearings. You have 10 days to request a Driver's License Division (DLD) hearing after a DUI arrest or your license will be automatically suspended.
  • DUI chemical tests. Even if you fail a chemical test, there are still defenses available that can get your charges dismissed.

Being charged with a DUI is a serious matter. See how serious the penalties facing drivers charged with DUI can be.

How to protect yourself from the police

If you have been pulled over, there are several ways you can help yourself avoid getting a DUI charge.

  1. Always have a clean center console or glove box. Fumbling through these compartments to find your registration or insurance can be misinterpreted for intoxication. Keep these areas clean so you can swiftly grab your credentials and present them to the police.
  2. Remain calm. Police officers can interpret nervousness as a sign of intoxication. Remaining calm is a good way to ensure that your sobriety will not be questioned.
  3. Turn on your overhead light and place your hands on the wheel while waiting for the officer.
  4. Be polite. Being angry will only make the situation worse.
  5. Do not consent to a car search. Any evidence found in your car could be used to support their case against you.
  6. Refuse to take any field sobriety tests.
  7. If arrested, contact the Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III immediately.

For your convenience, attorney Harold Stone provides a printable card that you can keep in your wallet. 

You can fight your DUI charges. You can win.

Call the Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III today at 1-801-913-7055, or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.