Utah Public Intoxication Law Firm

Public Intoxication Defense Attorneys.

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Being arrested for public intoxication in Utah can be a humiliating, degrading, and traumatic experience. The Utah police often arrest first and ask questions later. This can end up with you having an alcohol-related offense on your record for the rest of your life that could affect future jobs, school admissions, and even the ability to rent an apartment or drive your car. The first and best thing an individual can do following a public intoxication arrest is to be proactive. Several steps need to be taken before a court date that will assist in any potential dismissal of an intoxication case. Contact a winning Salt Lake City Public Intoxication Attorney. Don’t go with lawyers who offer empty promises. Contact us any time of day to determine how we can work toward getting your public intoxication case dismissed.

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Being charged with a crime is a very serious matter. If you have been charged you need a lawyer that will fight for you. We have worked on all types of criminal cases from misdemeanor traffic citations through serious first degree felonies. When you are charged with a crime, hiring a lawyer should be your first step. Give us a call today.

The legislature has defined when you are guilty of intoxication:

76-9-701. Intoxication — Release of arrested person or placement in a detoxification center.

(1) A person is guilty of intoxication if the person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or any substance having the property of releasing toxic vapors. To the degree that the person may endanger the person or another, the person unreasonably disturbs other persons in a public place or a private area. (2) (a) A peace officer or a magistrate may release from custody a person arrested under this section if the peace officer or magistrate believes imprisonment is unnecessary for protecting the person or another. (b) A peace officer may take the arrested person to a detoxification center or other special facility as an alternative to incarceration or release from custody. (3) If a minor is found by a court to have violated this section and the violation is the minor’s second or subsequent violation of this section, the court: (a) shall order the minor to participate in an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501; and (b) may order the minor to participate in screening as defined in Section 41-6a-501. (4) (a) When a minor who is at least 18 years old but younger than 21 years old is found by a court to have violated this section, the court hearing the case shall suspend the minor’s driving privileges under Section 53-3-219. (b) Notwithstanding the requirement in Subsection (4)(a), the court may reduce the suspension period required under Section 53-3-219 if: (i) the violation is the minor’s first violation of this section; and (ii) the minor completes an educational series as defined in Section 41-6a-501. (5) When a person who is at least 13 years old but younger than 18 years old is found by a court to have violated this section, the provisions regarding suspension of the driver’s license under Section 78A-6-606 apply to the violation. (6) When the court issues an order suspending a person’s driving privileges for a violation of this section, the person’s driver’s license shall be suspended under Section 53-3-219. (7) An offense under this section is a class C misdemeanor.

Utah Public Intoxication Attorney.

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(See our blog on public intoxication for more information.)

Other Practice Areas:

  • Arson
  • Assault and Battery
  • Burglary and Robbery
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Crimes
  • DUI
  • Juvenile Criminal Defense
  • Probation and Parole Violations
  • Public Intoxication
  • Shoplifting and Theft
  • Weapons Offenses
  • White Collar Crimes

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Our expert attorneys are nationally known for their exemplary talent to provide their clients with the legal advice that they deserve; all the while being some of the most decorated lawyers in Utah.

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Lee Geddings
Lee Geddings
2021-05-27
Chris returned my call and even after hearing that charges were not going to be filed against me he stayed on the phone with me for 30 minutes and listened to my side of the story. Another firm had already charged me $285 for this service and wanted another $2,500 to do a “pre-filing” representation. Chris said he would have told me that it didn’t find the need for a pre-filing and even even he did he would only charged $500 NOT $2,500. I don’t expect to ever need a criminal defense attorney but if I do, Chris at Utah Criminal Defense Attorney will be my ONE call.👍🤘🇺🇸
Jesus is the answer
Jesus is the answer
2021-04-01
Craig have me some great advice and was more than happy to spend time working through a complicated situation we are dealing with. I have not used him in court yet but found his info very helpful and lengthy insights comforting.
sharee reynolds
sharee reynolds
2021-03-10
very friendly,answered all the questions asked about,very knowledgeable about what was asked.highly recommend if u have any questions or need advice.
Anderson Lima
Anderson Lima
2020-11-07
Outstanding customer service! They really LISTEN to you and try to work out the best way to solve your problem, I doubt there are any other attorneys in the valley with their caliber, affordable and straight to the point!
Robyn Colgate
Robyn Colgate
2020-09-05
I called these guys because I was worried that my friend would go to jail for some pretty serious allegations. They talked me through what it looked like the options were, and ultimately I had my friend call In and talk with one of their attorneys. These guys were able to talk to my friend and the prosecutors and work with the police to work out a very fair resolution that made me thankful that I made the initial call. Thank you Chris and Your entire criminal defense team, you guys are the best in the state!
john lux
john lux
2020-07-30
good job happy with it!

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