For Utah drivers caught drinking under the influence of alcohol, a reduced charge of “impaired driving” presents a good option for resolving a DUI case. A charge of impaired driving does not carry the harsh penalties under Utah law associated with a Utah DUI charge. Unlike a DUI conviction, the reduced charge of impaired driving […]
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Do Constitutional Rights Protect Utah Drivers from Alcohol Blood Test Requirements?
The U.S. Constitution provides protection from illegal search and seizure. However, Utah implied consent laws essentially state that licensed drivers understand the legal right of police to conduct chemical tests when they arrest drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). In other words, applying for a Utah license to drive automatically implies that you […]