DUI Penalties in Utah:

Although DUI penalties differ from state to state and from judge to judge, DUIs are not a death sentance. If you have recently encountered a DUI or know someone who has then first things first is to contact a DUI attorney. Most offer a free initial consultation to see if you have a case and the tests and stop were performed accurately. If not, then depending if you are a repeat offender or not you may face whatever penalty the judge decides.

First thing is to determine whether or not you are a repeat offender. If you are then you can expect the penalty to much more severe than before.
Many states have passed <http://alcoholism.about.com/od/dui/g/habitual.htm>Habitual Violator laws, which automatically count DUI's as a felony if over three convictions.

If convicted you could also lose any of the following:
-Your License
-Your Freedom by being placed in jail
-Your Right to Vote (mostly habitual offenders)
-Your Job

Receiving jail time as a DUI penalty is in many cases more than just serving your time. Even after you are released you could be ordered to seek mandatory counseling sessions, be put on probation, or even be ordered to refrain from alcohol while receiving regular visits from the court.
Some additional court ordered penalties that could be placed on you. These can actually be alternative sentencing options for first time offenders.
-Community Service
-Counseling

Because we are a Utah Based DUI attorney below is a more comprehensive and accurate list of penalties specific to our great state. Any DUI conviction after a second DUI conviction within ten years is a felony. Any refusal to take a chemical test is 18 month revocation for first refusal and 24 months for second or subsequent refusal. Interlock required for three years. 


It is very important to remember that these penalties are imposed only if you are convicted. A knowledgeable DUI attorney could possibly reduce these penalties or even acquit you of the charges.