Utah criminal charge
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration in Utah
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502.
How is driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base DUI offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (1) is a class B misdemeanor unless enhanced by other subsections. | Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502(2)(a) |
Common questions about driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration in Utah
Is driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502.
Base DUI offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502(2)(a))
Which Utah statute covers driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration?
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502 (Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration - Penalities - Reporting of convictions).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.