Tag: Utah
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Clearly Someone Likes the New Utah Drunk Driving Law
Lawmakers in Utah knew they faced an uphill battle when they changed the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from the US standard of .08 to .05. They would acknowledge that…
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Will the .05 Utah Drunk Driving Law Keep People Off The Slopes?
In Utah, winter is king. Not only does the state enjoy a long ski season with record snowfall, Olympics organizers are also contemplating another Utah bid for the Winter Games.…
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Utah DUI Laws Force A Convicted Drunk Driver To Serve His Time
The state of Utah has shown that it’s serious about stopping drunk drivers, and it’s taken some huge steps over the past year to prove it. Out of those steps,…
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Are Utah Drunk Driving Laws Going To Stick To .05?
Utah drunk driving laws have seen a big change over the past year. The state has adopted a new blood alcohol limit of .05 instead of the standard US limit…
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Will Utah’s New Legal Blood Limit Mean Different Penalties?
The state of Utah ignited a firestorm of controversy when they changed the legal blood limit from the US standard of .08 to .05. Although the .05 blood limit is…
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Utah: Implied Consent Doesn’t Apply When You’re Unconscious.
What happens if you crash your vehicle, are taken to the hospital unconscious, and police suspect you of drunk driving? You know hospital personnel will take care of you when…
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Utah’s Lower Blood Alcohol Concentration Could Be Just The Beginning
It’s hard to believe but it’s true: driving with .05 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is no longer an option in Utah. The state has finally taken the recommendation from the…
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Utah Fights Drunk Driving By Drafting Bill To Lower BAC
To drive after drinking or not to drive after drinking; it’s not a trick question, and there is only one answer. There is no safe amount of alcohol you can…
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Yes, You Can Be Arrested For Drunk Driving While Completely Sober
Car crashes happen all the time. Whether it happens when you’re just driving down the road, minding your own business or you’ve been doing something like drunk driving that would…
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Life After A DUI In Utah
When you’ve just received your first driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, life can seem a little grim. Depending on the state you’re in and whether or not you’re a…
