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The state of Utah takes all drug possession charges seriously. Consequences are severe and may carry over into your personal life. If you’ve been charged with drug possession, do NOT plead guilty. You will need to hire a competent drug possession attorney like Branson West for a solid defense.
Utah law states that it is illegal for any person to possess any type of controlled substance. There are four categories of controlled substances. Possession of certain substances carries harsher penalties than others.
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Consequences for drug possession in Utah can include any of the following:
- Thousands of dollars in fines.
- Jail or prison sentence.
- Community service hours.
- Probation.
- Loss of driver’s license.
- Ongoing drug testing, drug treatment and drug classes.
- Personal life consequences -- loss of job, difficulty finding new employment, bad reputation, loss of volunteer abilities, etc.
Previous offenses can increase the consequences of drug possession charges. Facing the Utah court system without a SLC criminal defense attorney is not a good idea if you’ve been accused of any type of drug crime.
You don't have to face drug charges alone. Branson West, the drug crime lawyer in SLC is at your service.
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Unless you are legally required to inform your employer upon any infraction of the law, you are not required to report it. Remember, a DUI charge is not a conviction. With the help of an aggressive and experienced Utah DUI attorney, you may avoid conviction or better yet, beat the DUI charge completely. Ultimately, it may be better to wait for the outcome of your DUI case to avoid putting strain on your employee/employer relationship. Contact Branson K. West, Utah's top DUI attorney, to schedule your first hearing for free and to discuss your case with no obligation.
When people get pulled over for a DUI in Utah, one of their main concerns is whether they will have to serve additional jail time beyond the time served after a DUI arrest in Utah. The answer depends on the circumstances, prior offenses, plus more. The most important thing to remember is DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY TO YOUR UTAH DUI CHARGE! It is crucial that you fight your Utah DUI aggressively with a DUI attorney in Utah who has the knowledge, experience, and compassion for your Utah DUI charge and situation. Call {phone} immediately for a free Utah DUI case review and protect your rights and freedom.
Depending on the circumstances of your arrest and number of offenses, you may be ordered to attend a driver's educational series program and/or undergo alcohol treatment which can run anywhere from 4 to 50 hours. An experienced DUI attorney can help you negotiate the best possible outcome for your DUI case in Utah. Contact Branson West Law Firm to learn more about Utah DUI penalties or to schedule a free DUI case review.
If you are convicted of a Utah DUI, you will be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. The amount of time you are required to keep the ignition interlock device varies depending on your age, number of DUI offense and any violations related to the device.
The Miranda rights for each citizen and non citizen are guaranteed by the United States Constitution. They are not required to be issued by police at the time of arrest. If this happens, your attorney may ask that any statements made to the police not be used against you in a Utah Court.
These rights include:
- the right to remain silent
- the right to a lawyer present while you are questioned
- the right to an appointed lawyer if you cannot afford one.
An arrest can be frightening and stressful. Don't hesitate to call {phone} for a free and confidential consultation or to get all your questions about your rights answered.
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Branson West has spent years defending clients in both DUI and drug-related cases and he has reduced (and eliminated) fines and penalties for most clients. Don’t let the consequences of a criminal mistake ruin your life -- contact Branson West today for the best drug possession defense in SLC.