Utah DUI Statutory Overview – 2021

Posted by Stone River Criminal Defense Team

Last Updated: September 3, 2024

Many statutory elements for DUI-related offenses are very specific, while others are very broad. Mandatory sentencing provisions also apply in many cases. Understanding how everything fits together is critical. Publication from the State Courts The pdf file below provides an overview of DUI-related laws in Utah. Previous versions of this document were often referred to […]
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Many statutory elements for DUI-related offenses are very specific, while others are very broad. Mandatory sentencing provisions also apply in many cases. Understanding how everything fits together is critical.

Publication from the State Courts

The pdf file below provides an overview of DUI-related laws in Utah. Previous versions of this document were often referred to as a DUI Sentencing Matrix.

The overview includes information on alcohol-related DUI, driving with measurable controlled substance or metabolite, “not a drop” violations, alcohol-restricted driver violations, ignition interlock requirements, and others.

This document is provided by the Utah Courts. Previous versions were often referred to as the DUI Sentencing Matrix.

Originally Published: July 11, 2023

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