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Establishing a legal understanding of DUI consequences in Utah is crucial for anyone navigating these laws. Two key statutes, Utah Code 32B-1-102 and 41-6a-505, outline a specific legal status known as “interdiction.” The following blog post explains what it means to be an interdicted person, the situations that require it, and the process and duration of this status.…
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE · JULY 2026 Important Changes to Utah’s DUI License Suspension Law Take Effect July 1, 2026 Utah Code § 53-3-223 has been amended — and if you or someone you know is facing a DUI charge, these changes matter. Here is what you need to know. BY GLEN W. NEELEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW UTAH…
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The recent Utah Court of Appeals decision in State v. Allen (2026 UT App 47) provides a critical lesson for both law enforcement and legal practitioners: in criminal law, the specific language used in a warrant isn’t just “legal jargon”—it is the boundary of the State’s power. While Michael Lee Allen’s conviction for failing to stop for…
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The Utah Court of Appeal issued the decision in State v. Jimenez-Wiss. Defendant was charged with Felony DUI based on prior convictions. One of the convictions involved a case where Defendant was not represented by an attorney and no evidence was produced that Defendant waived the right to have an attorney. The District Court gleaned…
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The Supreme Court issued a new decision this week in the case of State v. Bobbie Jo Nadine Ririe. Essentially, Defendant was charged with traffic charges in a Justice Court. Before the DUI was filed, Defendant went in and paid the fine on the traffic citations in the Justice Court. The DUI was then filed…
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The legislature is back in session for the 2015 session. SB150 is seeking to tweet the DUI Laws in the State of Utah. The lawmakers are trying to do four things: The bill will prevent a second time offense from being plead down to an impaired driving. Get a screening and assessment for a Felony…
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If a person is convicted of a DUI or a Driving While Impaired charge, it is statutorily required that the person participate in drug and alcohol treatment by a state certified agency. The class is called the Prime for Life Class. This is a 16 hour course taught by agencies throughout Utah. In fact, many…
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After many showed up to the committee meeting to oppose this bill, Rep. Perry put the bill on hold for further study. Here is an interview wherein Rep. Perry tries to clarify that slightest degree is not a not a drop statute–very confusing.
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Yesterday, Rep Lee Perry, proposed changes to the current DUI Law. Right now, there are three ways to violate the Utah DUI Law when it comes to alcohol and drugs. First, you are over an alcohol level of .08 at the time of driving. Second, you are over an alcohol level of .08 at the…
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If you get a DUI from another state, and have a Utah Drivers License, Utah will suspend your license as if the DUI conviction occurred in Utah. Many states have similar laws. My friend, Evan Levow, from New Jersery, compiled a database from most states. While his information looks correct, it is always best to…
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