According to the Utah Department of Public Safety your first Utah DUI offense will result in the suspension of your driver’s license for 120 days, longer for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). For your second DUI the period of suspension is two years. However, if your Utah criminal defense attorney successfully defends you against the charges some of these suspensions and fees may not be enacted. In addition, many experienced Utah DUI attorneys will charge more than $2,500 (this figure was provided by the Utah Department of Public Safety). The Utah Department of Public Safety also lists the table seen below to show how extensive the financial burden of a DUI can be.
The Cost of Driving Under the Influence
| Fine |
$1,000.00 |
| Towing & Impound |
$250.00 |
| Lawyer |
$2,500.00 |
| Education / Treatment |
$150.00 |
| Victim Reparations Fund |
$100.00 |
| Driver License Reinstatement (per offense) |
$65.00 – $235.00 |
| Time Off Work & Transportation |
$300.00 |
| Added High Risk Insurance (3 years) |
$4,500.00 |
|
Total: |
$9,035.00 |
Use a DESIGNATED DRIVER and always BUCKLE UP!
(Or Just Pay $9,035.00)
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Tags: Alcohol in Utah, DUI in Utah
Great post most people don’t really look at the whole picture when it comes to getting a DUI. Sure that first offense is going to be expensive but the after math can be even more expensive so the lawyer may look bad but if he can clear the DUI charge its definitely worth it.