DUI & Impaired Driving Defense in Utah
When blue lights flash in the rear-view mirror, your freedom, license, and livelihood can change in an instant. At Morrise Thompson Foresta Legal, we turn that moment of crisis into a clear, strategic plan to protect your future.
Why Utah Drivers Trust Our Team
Local Insight. We know the tendencies of Utah judges, juries, and prosecutors, and how to navigate the state’s strict 0.05 BAC threshold.
Rapid Action. License-suspension hearings move fast. We file for your administrative hearing immediately, preserving your right to drive.
Cutting-Edge Forensics. From breath-test calibration records to dash-cam video and GPS data, our attorneys pair courtroom skill with in-house digital forensics to expose testing errors and rights violations.
Flat Fees, No Surprises. Clear, written pricing lets you focus on your defense—not your bill.
How We Build Your Defense
Immediate Case Review – We examine the traffic stop, officer body-cam, and probable-cause affidavit for Constitutional flaws.
Chemical-Test Challenge – Calibration logs, maintenance records, and blood-draw protocols often reveal machine or human error.
Field-Sobriety Analysis – We cross-check officer instructions against NHTSA standards, because improper administration can void results.
Negotiation or Trial – If suppression motions don’t end the case, we leverage weaknesses for charge reductions or present a compelling trial narrative.
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DUI and Impaired Driving - FAQs
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Do I really need an attorney?
When you are charged with a crime, the government has extensive resources all directed at reaching the outcome it wants, and usually that means obtaining as many convictions, the highest fines, and the longest incarcerations as it can reasonably get. Knowledge of law, the legal rules, and a quality investigation are the resources you need to stand up against the government. That is what good lawyers can do for you.
What happens next?
You’ve been charged with a crime, now what? Depending upon the level of the offense there are different processes for taking a case forward. In most cases you will have an initial appearance, where the judge will inform you of the charges and potential penalties. At that hearing the judge may ask you to enter a plea, either guilty or not guilty. At that same hearing the judge might ask what you plan to do about an attorney. That is when you should tell the judge that you are hiring Morrise Thompson. After we have been retained, we will file an appearance of counsel, informing the judge and the prosecutor that you are now represented by our office. Then we will file a demand for discovery, forcing the prosecutor to provide all the evidence they have collected to that point, the police reports, any written statements by witnesses, any recordings, etc. We will review that evidence with you and begin considering what defenses might apply to your case, what motions could be filed, and what other investigations need to be performed.
Will a DUI stay on my record forever?
A first-offense misdemeanor can be expunged after a waiting period (currently six years) if all conditions are met and no new charges arise. Felony DUIs are much harder, but not always impossible, to clear. We guide you through eligibility and timing.
Call A DUI Attorney Now
Don’t wait. The sooner you involve an experienced defense attorney, the better your chances of success. Contact Morrise Thompson Foresta Legal today to protect your future.