Utah Criminal Defense Law Firm / Ogden DUI – Drunk Driving Attorney...

What Happens After My
Utah DUI Charge / Arrest?

Hiring an experienced DUI Defense Lawyer is a start. There are usually both Motor Vehicle and Court Proceedings.

What Can I Do to
Save My License?

Fight to save your license! If you drive after losing your license, you face substantial penalties..

Lawyer Mistakes

An "Experienced" DUI Attorney Is A Must - WHY?
The Top 10 Mistakes Attorney's make in Drunk Driving Cases.

How To Avoid Them

Glen Neeley Attorney At Law 863 E. 25th Street Ogden, Utah 84401 801-612-1511 Office 801-612-1555 Fax

I'll Help You Keep Your License and Your Freedom - To preserve your right to drive in Utah, you must request a hearing within 10 days after your license has been taken from you by an officer or within the time set by Motor Vehicle in a revocation letter. A hearing must be initially scheduled within 45 days.

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DUI Charge / DUI Arrest For Drunk Driving
Ogden, Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer

What happens after a Driving Under The Influence (DUI) charge or arrest in Utah?

For Utah DUI charges, which involve a great deal of science in addition to just knowledge of the basic governing laws, this experience may be the most critical thing.

And because of the complexity of a DUI charge, knowledgeable attorneys consider them to be among the most difficult to defend. Because of this same complexity, a great many defense attorneys make up to 10 big mistakes when it comes to defending DUI clients. Mistakes by an attorney which can harm their clients in terms of losing their license, paying considerable DUI fines, being jailed, having huge increases in their insurance rates, and the effect it could have on their current or future job. 

A Knowledgeable and Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney can protect your rights....

Motor Vehicle Hearing:

To preserve your right to drive in Utah, you must request a hearing within 10 days after your Utah license has been taken from you by an officer or within the time set by Motor Vehicle in a revocation letter. As your DUI defense attorney we will schedule a hearing with in the required 29 day limit.

If you had a valid license when stopped, you are qualified for a temporary license to drive until the hearing. You will be mailed a notice of the hearing about three weeks after your request. You can plan on at least 30 days of driving.

If you lose at the hearing, you cannot drive after the hearing. It is our opinion you should requests the officer's presence at the hearing. Crucial defenses can be developed at the hearing. It is best to allow your attorney make the request.

Driving Under The Influence (DUI) Arraignment:

This is the date you enter a plea usually set not less than five days and no more than 14 days after your arrest. If you have a defense attorney, the attorney can enter your plea for you and you do not have to appear. It is primarily for advisement of rights. If you have an experienced defense attorney, he will advise you of your rights.

Utah DUI laws are both political and complex. Moreover, since the laws change so often and the consequences of even a first DUI conviction are so severe, finding a lawyer who is experienced at handling Driving Under The Influence (DUI) cases should be your top priority.

Utah DUI Pre-trial Conference:

Your attorney will discuss your case with the District Attorney and negotiate the best possible plea bargain. It will happen about 6 weeks after arraignment. This is usually after the Motor Vehicle Hearing. The date is set by the Court and your attorney on his calendar.

Suppression Of Evidence Of A DUI Hearing:

The Court may suppress some or all of the evidence against you if your constitutional rights have been violated. Your attorney will file motions to suppress. It occurs anywhere 6 weeks to 3 months after the pre-trial conference.

DUI Trial:

Almost always a trial to a jury of four unless you are charged with a felony.

Utah DUI Sentencing:

The Court imposes a sentence after a conviction at trial or after a plea bargain is accepted and a plea entered. Sentences may include jail time, in home detention, public service, alcohol classes and fines.


Call today and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience, as an experienced Utah DUI criminal defense attorney with offices in Ogden, Utah, I offer a free initial consultation where you and I can sit down and discuss the DUI charge against you and what options are available to you. To assist you financially in paying any attorney fees, I offer flat rate fees and flexible payment plans that will allow you to hire me as your Utah DUI  defense lawyer so that I can start immediately to protect your rights. Contact the Law Office of Glen Neeley, Attorney At Law today or call directly at 801.612.1511