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How We Fight DUI Charges and Win
First things first: If you were arrested for drinking and driving in Utah, you have only 10 days to request a hearing in order to keep your driver's license. We can take immediate action to fight for your rights at the DLD suspension hearing.
Most law firms do not have the experience, resources and dedication required to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into the evidence and procedural issues that may play a vital role in beating your DUI charge.
We attack the legal elements first. Our primary goal is to have all charges dismissed. If we can prove that the initial traffic stop was impermissible from the outset (e.g., lacked reasonable suspicion and/or probable cause), we can argue that all the evidence gathered as a result is inadmissible in court under the legal concept known as "fruit of the poisonous tree".
If evidence is ruled admissible, we can often attack it vigorously and effectively. We have a proven record of success in beating DUI cases by challenging breathalyzer tests, blood alcohol tests and other evidence.
To discuss your rights and legal options in fighting a misdemeanor or felony DUI charge in Utah, please call our offices in Ogden today at 801-475-8800 or contact us by e-mail now for a free consultation.
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Utah Trial Lawyers: Experienced Drunk Driving Defense
The criminal defense law firm of Kristopher K. Greenwood, LC, in Ogden, Utah, offers knowledgeable legal advice and experienced representation to clients charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI).
If you were arrested for DUI, there are immediate steps you can take immediately to protect your rights and fight the negative consequences of a conviction in your personal and professional life. Contact us now for a free consultation with an experienced Utah drunk driving charges defense attorney
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Overview of Drunk Driving
Each US state has its own set of drunk-driving laws, and in some states drunk driving is a crime, while in others, like New Jersey, it is classified as a traffic offense. While drunk-driving laws do differ among the states, there are certain concepts and features common to most states' drunk-driving jurisprudence. Basically, as we all know, operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs to a degree that impairs a person's judgment and ability to drive safely is a serious offense. Both criminal and civil penalties for drunk driving can be harsh and often include:
- Loss or suspension of license
- Large fines
- Substance-abuse treatment
- Jail or prison time
- Community service
- Restitution
- Criminal record
- Restrictive probationary license programs, including ignition interlock devices and Cinderella licenses
In addition, the social stigma and effect on your career may have lifelong negative consequences.
The Use of Ignition Interlock Devices in Drunk-Driving Cases
Most states have regulations that allow or mandate that judges order the installation of interlock devices as a penalty during sentencing in drunk-driving cases. An ignition interlock device is installed in a car that measures the blood alcohol content of the driver, who must blow into the device before starting the car. If the blood alcohol content (BAC) is above a certain level, the car will not start. Because the laws regarding the use of ignition interlock devices in drunk-driving cases vary from state to state, it is important to speak to an experienced DUI defense attorney in your state.
The Prosecutor's Role in a Drunk-Driving Case
Prosecution refers to the government's role in the criminal-justice system. When criminal activity is suspected, it is up to the government to investigate, arrest, charge and bring the alleged offender to trial. A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government and who is responsible for developing and presenting the government's case against a criminal defendant. Prosecutors may be called county attorneys, city attorneys, district attorneys or states' attorneys. Some jurisdictions may even have experienced police officers act as prosecutors in drunk-driving cases. The prosecutor is the opponent or "adversary" of the criminal defendant and his or her attorney; the two sides go head-to-head against each other in court.
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Reliability of Breath-Test Results in a Drunk-Driving Case
In every state in the US, a driver with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher is presumed to be legally intoxicated for drunk-driving purposes. Each state has also enacted an implied-consent law. Implied-consent laws provide that every licensed driver within the state is considered to have given his or her consent to chemical testing to determine his or her BAC whenever a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion of intoxication. In most states, refusal to submit to such a test results in license suspension or revocation.
The Impact of a Drunk-Driving Conviction on Your Auto Insurance
An alcohol-related car accident and subsequent drunk-driving conviction can bring many negative consequences into your life, possibly including jail or prison time, a criminal record, car repair or replacement, restitution, guilt and grief over harm to others, higher insurance premiums, a civil lawsuit, fines, court and administrative fees, community service, alcohol education, substance-abuse treatment, social stigma, restrictions on or revocation of your drivers license, attorneys fees, restrictive probation and others. If you are arrested for or charged with drunk driving, a lawyer can advise you about your legal rights and help you fight the charges.
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About Attorney Greenwood
Kristopher K. Greenwood
Ogden, Utah
Managing Partner
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- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Traffic Violations
- White Collar Crimes
- Criminal Defense
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- Utah, 1999
- U.S. District Court District of Utah
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
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- California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
J.D.
- Weber State University, Ogden, UT
B.S.
Honors: Deans List & High Honor Roll
Major: Psychology
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- Utah Association for Justice
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (UACDL)
- National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
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