Push grows for ignition interlock device expansion
The AAA recently announced that it is joining the National Transportation Safety Board in advocating for the expanded use of alcohol-ignition interlock devices. Interlocks are
The AAA recently announced that it is joining the National Transportation Safety Board in advocating for the expanded use of alcohol-ignition interlock devices. Interlocks are
A Utah father has been arrested for drunk driving after being involved in a minor car accident while driving his two young children. Authorities say
The Utah highway patrol recently cited a 53-year-old Fruit heights man for “failure to secure a load” after a mattress fell off of his vehicle
A Utah Highway Patrol Officer with a prolific history of making drunk driving arrests recently admitted to violating department policies during traffic stops. The details
There are several types of field sobriety tests (FSTs) used by law enforcement officers while investigating DUI in Utah. Being arrested for DUI can be
In a previous posting, I wrote about the definition, history and accuracy of field sobriety tests. Now, I would like to discuss the implications of
Assume you are pulled over by a cop, and you are stone cold SOBER. The cop asks you to take a breath test. You feel
If you have ever been suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) in Utah, then you have probably had to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
We often get asked this question: Can the police in Utah pull a person over just because the passengers are young, have out of state
When you’re charged with a crime, you should be innocent until proven guilty. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure §77-1-4 is clear: “No person shall be
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