Utah DUI Defense Lawyer - Salt Lake City
A DUI charge is not a glorified traffic ticket. Rather, DUI is a criminal charge that can result in jail time, fines, loss of your driving privileges, court ordered alcohol treatment and significant periods of incarceration.
If you are facing drunk driving charges in Salt Lake City or anywhere throughout the state of Utah, we encourage you to contact the law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland. Our lawyers are passionate advocates for each client we serve. If retained to represent you, we will work diligently to protect your record, your freedom and your driver's license.
To contact the law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland, call 801.456.2211.
DUI Metabolite Charges
In the state of Utah, you do not have to be over the legal limit of .08 to be arrested for drunk driving. Even if you are below the limit, you can face criminal charges. Additionally, if you are believed to be under the influence of drugs, you can be arrested and changed for DUI. You can be arrested for a DUI metabolite charge if you are not impaired.
Believe it or not, people are frequently arrested in Utah for having the remnants of drugs in their system even if they haven't taken any drugs in several days. This can even include prescription drugs. People who are found to have drug metabolites (the end by-products or remnants of drugs) in their system can be convicted of a DUI metabolite charge in Utah.
Our firm aggressively defends clients against DUI metabolite charges. Contact us if you are facing a charge for DUI, DUI metabolite or any other alcohol or drug related charge. We handle other serious traffic crimes as well, including hit and run charges, eluding a police officer and reckless driving.
Repeat Offenders
One of the most important reasons for hiring an attorney when facing a first DUI charge is the fact that penalties increase significantly for a second DUI conviction. Each DUI conviction you obtain will be treated used for enhancement of criminal penalties if you are charged with a subsequent DUI offense. Although no attorney can guarantee a particular result in a given case, our firm has helped many clients facing DUI charges protect their rights. In each case, we aggressively negotiate for the best possible result. If the prosecution is not willing to make a reasonable offer, we are always thoroughly prepared for the possibility of trial.
Contact a DUI Defense Attorney
The law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland represents clients charged with a first DUI and clients facing a second or subsequent DUI charge. If you need to speak with a DUI defense attorney, contact us today at 801.456.2211. Feel free to contact our firm by e-mail as well.
