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Drunk Driving Defense

Criminal Defense against Drunk Driving Charges

Salt Lake City DWI / DUI Defense Lawyer

Drunk driving offenses in Utah are prosecuted vigorously and are judged harshly and often result in steep fines and even jail time. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, then you have 10 calendar days to request an administrative hearing with the Driver's License Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you fail to request this hearing within 10 days, the DMV will suspend your license.

In addition to a hearing before the Driver's license division, you will likely face charges in criminal court as well. Even if you are a first-time offender, you could face minimum mandatory sentencing requirements including community service or jail.

Don't Delay! Contact Rasmussen & Miner Today

As soon as you've been charged with a DUI, contact our Salt Lake City law office at (801)363-8500. Our phones are answered 24/7 and we make jail visits. You have a limited amount of time to defend your license. Don't lose it because you waited too long!

This is not just a court case, this is your life—and it's our fight.

At Rasmussen & Miner, our DUI defense attorneys have been protecting the rights of drivers across Utah for more than 20 years. Our track record of results in a wide range of criminal cases demonstrates our commitment to helping our clients obtain the best possible results for their case.

We Take DUI Defense Seriously

There is a big difference in the quality of police work done by various police agencies across Utah. The state highway patrol is very experienced and professional. Because our firm has operated in the greater Salt Lake area for so many years, we are familiar with the quality of work of many police agencies and officers. This can make a difference in your defense.

  • Did the police officer have a good reason to stop you? Or were they randomly stopping people in a certain area?
  • When your breath test was conducted, was the breathalyzer properly calibrated? It needs to be done every 40 days in order to be valid.
  • When you were given the field sobriety test, were all three tests done in accordance with the manual?

A Strategic Defense for DUI Charges

One of the greatest benefits of working with Rasmussen & Miner is our team approach to each case. Two attorneys will review your case separately and then jointly in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses and develop a defense strategy. When you need answers and a strong DUI defense, contact our Salt Lake City law office.