DUI

Utah drivers understand the dangers of driving after consuming alcohol or illegal drugs. However, people may not consider that prescription drugs can cause the same impairment while driving. Driving under the influence of drugs, even prescription drugs, could lead to...

As a follow-up to a story first reported here on Sept. 4 ("Utah woman run down in DUI car accident"), the driver believed to be responsible for a Utah woman's death will stand trial. Reports indicate that prosecutors provided enough evidence at a preliminary hearing...

A Utah Highway Patrol trooper was honored as trooper of the year in 2007 based upon her DUI arrest record. That record has recently been called into question. It turns out that the trooper may have unjustifiably arrested numerous drivers for DUI without any credible...

Around 1 a.m. on Oct. 27, the Utah Highway Patrol received a call about a vehicle driving the wrong way on Interstate 80. When troopers found the vehicle, a chase ensued. By the time the incident was over, the driver of the pickup truck was in custody for DUI and...

Ever since the National Transportation Safety Board made its recommendation that all 50 states lower their legal blood alcohol limit to .05 in May, there has been debate here in Utah as to whether the legislature is ready to tackle the issue. The current limit in our...

When an accident occurs, it is the responsibility of the police to determine how the accident occurred and who is at fault. Many factors contribute to accidents such as speed, distracted drivers and even drunk driving. Once police determine who is at fault in an...

On May 23, 2012, several young people were talking in the parking lot of a Utah Walmart. Seemingly out of nowhere, an RV raced toward them, killing a 16-year-old. Recently, the driver of that RV pleaded guilty to DUI and other charges in connection with the...

A Utah man had been drinking at a party he attended in the nighttime hours of Saturday, Aug. 24 and the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 25. While still at the party, the man was given a citation for disorderly conduct and being intoxicated. He was not charged with...

Driving under the influence is a very serious allegation to face that can come with steep penalties that vary depending on the circumstances. When DUI results in an accident that causes injuries or death, the consequences can be severe. If an accused person has...

Many police departments utilize checkpoints and roadblocks in order to stop random vehicles in hopes of preventing drivers who may be committing violations from continuing to travel on the roadway. These checkpoints can lead to arrests of drivers who may not otherwise...