Utah DUI Penalties: UT Drunk Driving Punishments and Consequences

Listed below are the potential penalties that are typically imposed upon a criminal DUI conviction in Utah.

In addition to the punishments that may be sentenced as a result of a criminal conviction, addition civil administrative penalties may also apply.

Click on the Utah Driving tab for more information on the civil administrative penalties and process.

We strongly encourage you to discuss your case with a qualified and experienced Utah DUI lawyer for a professional evaluation of your penalty exposure.

First Offense Utah DUI Penalties

DUI FIRST OFFENSE - CLASS B MISDEMEANOR - FINES: $1,296 - $1,850; JAIL: not less than 48 consecutive hours in jail (which may be substituted with a compensatory-service work program or electronically monitored home confinement) - maximum 6 months; LICENSE SUSPENSION: 90 days; OTHER: mandatory screening and assessment (if necessary), substance abuse treatment or educational series, and probation.

Second Offense UT DUI Punishments

DUI SECOND OFFENSE WITHIN 10 YEARS - FINES: $1,480-$1,850; JAIL: not less than 340 consecutive hours (10 days) in jail (court may substitute with compensatory-service work program or electronically monitored home confinement); LICENSE SUSPENSION: 1 year; OTHER: mandatory screening and assessment (if necessary), substance abuse treatment or educational series, probation.

Third Offense Utah Drunk Driving Consequences

DUI THIRD OFFENSE WITHIN 10 YEARS - THIRD DEGREE FELONY - FINES: $1,500-$2,500; JAIL: up to 5 years in prison; LICENSE SUSPENSION: 1 year; OTHER: screening and assessment; substance abuse treatment and probation. Installation of an ignition interlock device may also be required.

Sentence Enhancements for DUI in Utah

**BAC .16 OR HIGHER/BODILY INJURY/MINOR PASSENGER - In addition to the Utah DUI penalties listed above, the defendant will be required to attend treatment and install an ignition interlock device as a condition of probation. Electronically monitored home confinement may also be required.