| Driving while intoxicated is a major problem in today's | | | | Intoxicated are classified as Class B Misdemeanors) in |
| society especially in Utah. Every car needs insurance | | | | general. The repercussions of which consist of a fine |
| and there are no legal rules that regulate the amount | | | | of up to a 2,000 dollars and up to six months in county |
| of premium that can be changed from those who | | | | jail. Generally, however, a first conviction will not require |
| have been convicted under DWI. | | | | jail time, but probation for up to two years. Probation in |
| DUIs versus DWIs | | | | the state ofUtah has many requirements such as DWI |
| Many people confuse DUIs (driving under the influence) | | | | programs, community service hours and other |
| with DWIs (driving while intoxicated). Both crimes | | | | conditions that the Court may require. |
| pertain to driving while under the influence of a mind | | | | A Second DWI Conviction or commitment is |
| altering drug, the repercussions of each are quite | | | | considered a Class A Misdemeanor and is punishable |
| different. | | | | by up to 12 months in the county jail and a 4,000 dollar |
| A DWI, is considered a more serious offense. In Utah, | | | | fine. A mandatory or compulsory driver's license |
| anyone over the age of 21 may be considered | | | | suspension requirement would be required, and a |
| intoxicated if:a) They do not have normal use of their | | | | punishment from six months to two years is imposed |
| physical and/or mental faculties due to the presence | | | | for second and subsequent DWI convictions. |
| of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances in their | | | | A third or more DWI is a third degree felony with a |
| system. This also includes medication prescriptions that | | | | punishment range of two to ten years in prison and up |
| may worsen or impair one's driving capabilities | | | | to a 10,000 dollar fine. Secondary and successive DWI |
| because of the toxins in the body.b) They have a | | | | convictions also have mandatory driver's license |
| blood alcohol level (BAC) that reaches or exceeds.08. | | | | suspension and requirements which will vary from six |
| This can be determined by a breathalyzer test or a | | | | months to two years. |
| blood sample. | | | | If an individual is driving while intoxicated or the person |
| In Utah, police officers have the ability to charge a | | | | is driving while drunk and a child under the age of 15 is |
| driver with a DWI even if their BAC is beneath the | | | | in the car with them, the driver may be charged with a |
| legal limit. | | | | felony DWI, as well. Punishments are equivalent to a |
| Differences in Sentencing | | | | third degree felony. If you have been charged with a |
| Depending on the situation or conditions rather | | | | DUI, DWI, or felony DWI in Utah, it is important that you |
| surrounding your charge, you may have different | | | | receive the help of an experienced DWI attorney. |
| charges against you. It could be with a DUI, DWI, or a | | | | For more information about Utah DUI Classes please |
| felony DWI. | | | | check out the Positive Adjustments Program. |
| Primary or initial offense, DWIs ( Driving While | | | | |