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Utah DUI Blog
Analysis of Utah DUI case law, legislative changes, and license-hearing strategy — and what each development means for drivers facing charges across the state.
By Glen W. Neeley · Board-Certified DUI Defense Specialist (NCDD) · Since 1998
Utah Courts Reaffirm: Breath Test Shortcuts Aren’t Allowed — And Neither Is Judicial Guesswork
Utah Court of Appeals Affirms the Mouth Check for Foundation for admissibility of a breath test results Posted in: DUI Defense |
The Utah Interdicted Person
Establishing a legal understanding of DUI consequences in Utah is crucial for anyone navigating these laws. Two key statutes, Utah Code 32B-1-102 and 41-6a-505, outline
Utah DUI Driver license Changes 2026
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE · JULY 2026 Important Changes to Utah’s DUI License Suspension Law Take Effect July 1, 2026 Utah Code § 53-3-223

Utah Criminal Refusal Law
The recent Utah Court of Appeals decision in State v. Allen (2026 UT App 47) provides a critical lesson for both law enforcement and

Can I get a work permit to Drive to Work if my License is suspended?
In the last couple of years the Utah Legislature has come out with two ways to get your license back early. First,

What is an Extreme DUI in Utah?
What is a an Extreme DUI in Utah? An “Extreme” DUI in Utah is not a term used in Utah DUI statutes
Using Prior Convictions to Enhance a Utah DUI–State v. EILEEN JIMENEZ-WISS,
The Utah Court of Appeal issued the decision in State v. Jimenez-Wiss. Defendant was charged with Felony DUI based on prior convictions.
New Utah DUI Ruling on Preclusion–State v. BOBBIE JO NADINE RIRIE
The Supreme Court issued a new decision this week in the case of State v. Bobbie Jo Nadine Ririe. Essentially, Defendant was
Facing a DUI Charge in Utah?
Reading about the law is a good first step — but every case turns on its own facts. Your window to request a driver license hearing may be as short as 10 days from arrest. Get answers specific to your situation before that window closes.
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