Attorney Abe Bates
(801) 505-8430
Wasatch Advocates LLC
4525 Wasatch Blvd.
Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Utah DUI AttorneysOur experienced drunk driving attorneys can make a huge difference for you If you face a drunk driving charge in Utah, you are probably scared about the potential penalties, worried about the impact your case will have on your family and your future, and embarrassed about the whole situation. If you are like most people, you may not have realized the seriousness and complexity of Utah DUI law until now. You have every right to be afraid because you face a criminal allegation that can cause you a lot of pain and hardship now, and can affect the rest of your life. Utah DUI Penalties
In addition to potential incarceration, there are also heavy fines, alcohol classes, license suspensions and other very serious penalties that an attorney will help you negotiate or fight to minimize or eliminate. A Utah DUI conviction can affect much more than just your license and your freedom. A good Utah DUI attorney will help you navigate many "collateral consequence" pitfalls such as employment and professional license implications, immigration consequences, insurance and ignition interlock issues. There is simply so much at stake in any Utah DUI case that you need the help of a professional Utah DUI Case ProcessUtah DUI Process: Navigating the criminal court process can be daunting in any case, but is especially so in Utah DUI cases. This is because, due to the high volume of charges that the courts and prosecutors must process, and due to the fact that a UT drunk driving charge is truly the "every-man's" charge, prosecutors and judges may see your case as "routine" and less than serious unless you have a strong voice in the courtroom pointing out that this event and its outcome will have a lasting impact on your life and the lives of those you care about. In addition to the criminal court process which will determine your guilt or innocence, as well as your sentence and terms of probation, you will also need to navigate the civil license and driving aspects of your UT DUI case. That means dealing with an even more crowded system: The Utah DMV. You need a lawyer who regularly handles Utah DUI licenses suspension issues, and knows how to navigate the system for you. This includes a working understanding of Utah Implied Consent law, the Utah administrative license suspension hearing process, and the law regarding ignition interlock devices in Utah. The Utah DUI case against you may not be as strong as it seemsWere you given a chemical test for drugs or alcohol? Utah DUI chemical testing is not foolproof. A good Utah DUI attorney will be on top of all of the latest issues that might benefit your case. If you are not represented, or if you choose the wrong lawyer, you may never learn about scandals within police departments, evidence contamination issues, breath machine failures, missing, disciplined, injured or retired police officers, and many other things that could literally make the difference between your conviction and acquittal or dismissal. Utah DUI Attorney Abraham (Abe) Bates
Because of the conservative/religious culture that predominates in Utah, DUI’s are aggressively prosecuted, oftentimes resulting in excessive consequences, including jail, long-term driver’s license suspensions, ignition-interlock requirements, supervised probation, and fines and other penalties exceeding the normal consequences for a class B misdemeanor first-time offense. Aggressive DUI defense requires an attorney with a particularized skill-set and understanding of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s) and the scientific forensic evidence (the Intoxilyzer 5000/8000, or "Intox" machine) that law enforcement uses to prove a case. Many DUI "expert" attorneys in Salt Lake City and Utah charge in excess of $6,000 to defend a client accused of the class B misdemeanor offense. Wasatch Advocates charges a fixed/flat fee of $2,500 for a standard first-time DUI offense. Abe, and his firm Wasatch Advocates, are committed to providing affordable flat-fees and payment plans for those accused of committing crimes including DUIs. Abe’s primary focus is on defending those accused of alcohol and drug-related offenses, including DUI/DWI, drug possession/distribution charges, and other charges which often arise from improper traffic stops. Abe is a life-time member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), and he is a firm believer in the decriminalization of drug-related offenses. Abe is intimately familiar with the relationship between undiagnosed mental health issues and the consequent "self-medication" drug use to which many people resort given the lack of affordable health care in our country. Abe completed Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LSAC) coursework at the University of Utah and worked as a chemical addiction counselor at Cirque Lodge near Sundance before attending law school. Areas of Practice
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Abraham (Abe) Bates is the founder and lead counsel of Wasatch Advocates, a Salt Lake City-based DUI and criminal defense law firm. Abe has represented over 100 clients in criminal prosecutions in municipal/justice courts and state and federal court across the state of Utah since he founded Wasatch Advocates in 2009. Abe’s experience includes felony and misdemeanor DUI cases. Abe is a committed defense attorney dedicated to safeguarding the rights of people accused of DUI. Attorney Abe Bates offers free initial consultation to anyone alleged to have committed a DUI offense. Abe is open and accessible and can be reached after hours on his cell phone number at (801) 505-8430. Abe can also be reached at office number at (801) 662-0077.
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Facing a Utah DUI is stressful, and sometimes its difficult to know where to turn and who to trust. I want to personally invite you to contact me to schedule a free initial consultation so that we can discuss your situation, your goals, concerns and life. Call me directly or fill out the form below to get started. I look forward to talking with you.
