DUIs can come with many serious consequences. In some situations, DUIs may have factors that result in enhanced penalties, which can be even more detrimental to your life. I provide legal support in many DUI cases to help prevent these cases from completely derailing your life. When it comes to DUIs with enhanced penalties, it is critical to seek legal representation to protect yourself and ensure the best outcome for the situation. It is important to note that DUI laws and charges will vary depending on the state in which the DUI occurred. If you are being charged with a DUI with enhanced penalties in Utah, you should consider contacting me for further guidance to help you throughout this case. 

Repeat Offenses

DUIs often come with larger penalties when you have previously been charged with a DUI. The more previous charges that you have, the larger the consequences are likely to be. If you are charged with a repeat DUI in Utah, it is vital to consult with me, Zachary C. Holbrook, for legal guidance. I strive to ensure the best possible outcome for your situation. Due to the serious consequences that can come with repeat offenses, it is important to understand what happens with DUIs with enhanced penalties.  

Extreme Speeding or Reckless Driving

Other DUIs with enhanced penalties can occur when you have obtained the DUI while driving particularly recklessly. Though the exact specifications will fluctuate between states, in many cases, if you were caught driving around 20 to 30 miles over the speed limit, you are likely to be charged with enhanced penalties. Keep in mind that the speed at which you were driving or the severity of the traffic violation that got you pulled over will likely have a substantial impact on the charges associated with your DUI. 

Minor in Vehicle

When a minor is present in the vehicle, it is very likely that you will have enhanced penalties. However, keep in mind that in some situations, there will be a completely separate charge for child endangerment. When you have been charged with a DUI, while you had a minor in your vehicle, it is absolutely critical to consult with me regarding your case. Otherwise, there are likely to be substantial problems that come along with your DUI case. This is just one of the ways in which DUIs with enhanced penalties may occur. 

High BAC

Once again, the laws regarding DUI charges will vary between states. Due to this, the specific blood alcohol content that results in DUIs with enhanced penalties will fluctuate. In many cases, if you have a particularly high BAC, it is possible that you will be charged with a DUI with enhanced penalties. Keep this in mind when you learn about the various factors of your specific DUI case. You will also want to learn the various laws in your particular state to get a better sense regarding how your DUI may impact your life. 

Property Damage

If you caused damage to another person’s property as a result of your DUI, it is possible that your DUI will come with enhanced penalties. This can occur because you were in a car accident, hit another person’s fence, or in many other situations. DUIs that result in property damage will ultimately come with enhanced penalties that may be avoided in situations without property damage. Contact me for the appropriate legal guidance if your DUI case involves property damage that may result in a DUI with enhanced penalties. 

Bodily Injury

If you have injured another person during your DUI, it is very likely that your DUI will come with enhanced penalties. When you get behind the wheel while intoxicated, you are putting other people at risk. If this causes injury or death to another person, you are extremely likely to face much more severe charges throughout your situation. It is absolutely critical to contact me during these cases to help guide you through the case. The right legal guidance can help to create a much better outcome for your situation. 

Possible Charges of a DUI

Understanding the possible charges that come with a DUI can help you to understand what to expect throughout the process. Different charges will apply to different DUI situations and the state in which the offense occurred will impact the charges of a DUI. Contact me for more information about the possible consequences of your specific DUI case. A DUI may result in imprisonment or community service. It is also possible that these charges will include fines, court-mandated alcohol treatment and assessment, and time on probation. Your license may be suspended or revoked when you are charged with a DUI, especially if you experience a DUI with enhanced penalties. There will also likely be insurance consequences associated with a DUI, though this is outside of the court process. An insurance company may raise your premiums or cut off your policy altogether after you have been involved in a DUI.

Contact Me

I am passionate about providing you with the various services to guide you throughout the legal process after you have been charged with a DUI. I have a substantial amount of experience dealing with DUI cases, which can help to ensure the best possible outcome for your situation. If you have been charged with a DUI with an enhanced penalty in Utah, it will be critical to consult with a legal professional to protect yourself throughout the entire process. To learn more about my services and how I can help you through a DUI with enhanced penalties, contact me at Zachary C. Holbrook Law today!

Driving a commercial vehicle can be incredibly dangerous. For this reason, the operators of these vehicles are held to much stricter guidelines and regulations. When a commercial driver is arrested for a DUI, there can be many serious consequences for their future. I, Zachary C. Holbrook, am experienced in many different aspects of DUI law and can help to provide the best legal defense during your commercial DUI case. These cases can significantly impact your future and result in substantial problems. Here is what you need to know about commercial DUIs. 

Understanding Utah BAC Levels

As most people are aware, Utah has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country. The legal BAC, blood alcohol content, limit for non-commercial drivers is below .05%. However, the laws are even stricter for individuals that have a commercial driving license, called a CDL. These drivers can receive a DUI if their BAC reaches .04%. This is not a difficult level to reach and can even be met with just one alcoholic beverage or even the morning after a night of heavy drinking. It is also important to note that if the BAC of a commercial driver is significantly above .04%, they may have their CDL completely revoked. There are many serious consequences that come along with commercial DUIs, so it is critical to consult with me if you are going through a commercial DUI case. 

Any Vehicle You Drive

One important component to be aware of is that CDL holders are always held accountable to the highest standards. These requirements don’t only apply when they are driving a commercial vehicle. CDL holders always need to be extremely responsible about their driving. A CDL holder that is arrested for a DUI while driving a personal vehicle will still be held to the same standards and punishments as they would be if they were operating a commercial vehicle. It is very easy to reach a BAC of .04% so CDL holders need to be careful whenever they drink. If you have been charged with a commercial DUI, you should contact me for more information about the best steps to take. 

Penalties of Commercial DUIs

Driving a large commercial vehicle can be incredibly dangerous. Accidents with these vehicles are the most likely to result in fatalities. Due to this, there are much harsher penalties associated with commercial DUIs. Many of the regular fines, jail sentences, and other punishments will apply to someone charged with a commercial DUI. However, these fines and jail time will generally be extended to a more severe degree. It is common for commercial drivers to have their CDL suspended for one year after they have been charged with a DUI. In addition to the consequences on their CDL, they will also often face probation periods and the suspension of their non-commercial driving privileges. Commercial DUI offenses often result in the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device in their vehicle. Community service requirements tend to come along with commercial DUIs. 

Many companies will fire drivers that have been charged with a DUI. They also will be unable to use the driver’s services until their license suspension is over. Insurance rates will certainly increase after being charged with a commercial DUI. It is also important to remember that a 2nd commercial DUI charge will often result in the CDL being completely revoked. 

Keeping Your Job

In the majority of situations, you will only be able to prevent the suspension of your CDL if you fight the initial DUI charge. Once you have a DUI charge on your record, your CDL will be suspended and even potentially revoked. However, it can be extremely difficult to fight any DUI charge depending on the circumstance. My services are a great way to ensure the best possible outcome for your commercial DUI charge. This can go a long way toward helping you to keep your job and protect your future. 

CDL Holders

CDL holders are always held to higher requirements than non-commercial drivers. They are required to follow specific regulations, such as taking breaks on a schedule and following traffic laws to the letter. It is incredibly important to ensure that you follow these requirements if you have a CDL. Because CDL holders are held to higher standards, they will ultimately have harsher punishments for commercial DUIs. Fighting the charge tends to be the best possible method for protecting your future, your job, and preventing substantial issues. My experience in the area of DUI law is helpful in procuring the best possible outcome for your commercial DUI case. 

Defenses for a Commercial DUI

Since fighting the charge tends to be the best procedure for a commercial DUI charge, it is important to understand the defenses for a commercial DUI. I can help you to craft a thorough defense to provide the best outcome for your case. One of the most common defenses is to question the accuracy of the breath or blood test. This can often be effective, because commercial DUIs deal with very small alcohol levels, which increases the likelihood of an inaccurate test. You can also argue that the test was skewed based on a specific diet or taking certain medications, which can cause false results. 

Contact Me

Commercial DUIs come with incredibly serious long-term consequences. If you have been charged with a commercial DUI, it is incredibly important to obtain legal counsel to ensure the best possible outcome for your situation. I offer excellent DUI legal services to prevent substantial problems and protect your future. To learn more about my services or the importance of an attorney during a commercial DUI, contact me at the Zachary C. Holbrook law office today!