First DUI Offense in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City DUI Defense Attorney

Facing your first arrest for driving under the influence can be a frightening experience; it may be your first run in with the law and you are unsure of how this should be properly handled. Making the decision to talk to a DUI lawyer and get the help that you need to fight these charges is a very important decision. Without legal representation, you will most likely face a conviction for this offense, and be forced to carry the heavy burden of a criminal record for some time. While some drunk driving offenses have the opportunity to be expunged, you may not necessarily be as lucky if your DUI involves an injury accident or is a felony DUI.

When a person is first pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, he or she is asked to take a field sobriety test, which may include a breath or blood test. If the driver has a BAC at or above .08%, or the officer believes that the driver's abilities have been impaired due to drugs or alcohol, they will immediately be arrested. The officer will then confiscate your driver's license and supply you with a temporary license that expires in 29 days. You must talk to your DMV within 10 days in order to prevent your license from being suspended for a long period of time. If you or someone you know is facing their first DUI offense, you will need the help of a Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer to help you correctly and effectively navigate through the criminal system.

Salt Lake City DUI Lawyer Defending Your First Offense

When you need experience and dedication that you can rely on, look no further than the team at Zabriskie Law Firm. At our office, we can put our five decades of experience to work for you. We truly understand every aspect of a DUI offense and can use this to your advantage when fighting your case.

For your first DUI, you may be unsure of how to properly handle the case without bringing about serious penalties. We will challenge the charges against you, investigate the field sobriety test and interrogate the arresting officers to determine if a mistake or a break in protocol led to your wrongful arrest. Whether you are facing your first DUI offense, you have multiple DUI offenses on your record or your child has been charged with their first under 21 DUI, we are here and ready to help!

Contact a Salt Lake City DUI attorney at our office today for exceptional legal representation and assistance with your first time DUI offense.