Holiday DUI Arrests in Utah

Over the 2010 Halloween Holiday, over 79 people were arrested for DUIs throughout the state of Utah. Highway patrol and local police officers throughout the state stepped up their efforts to make stops in Utah and pull over suspected drunk drivers. Across the state, over 1,400 stops were made in a 4 hour window from 10pm to 2am on Halloween night. Many individuals in Utah received DUI citations, possession charges, and other alcohol and/or drug related charges. It is not uncommon in Utah for law enforcement agencies to increase their efforts to stop motorists for traffic violations during holiday times such as Halloween, New Years, and other holiday weekends where more alcohol is consumed. On some occasions, police officers in Utah have even set up road blocks and random traffic stops to search vehicles in hopes of making alcohol and drug related busts. This 2010 Halloween, the road blocks did not come out but the arrests were in abundance.

Highway Troopers and Holiday Traffic Stops

Many clients come to our law firm after being arrested for a DUI or drug related charge after being stopped by highway patrol troopers over holiday weekends. In some cases, clients have questions about whether or not the traffic stop was legal. Officers often pull individuals over for what seem like minor traffic offenses and ask to search the vehicle. Often, individuals who have been pulled over volunteer information to the cops or give confessions about drinking and driving or possessing drugs in the vehicle. Increased traffic stops on holiday weekends are common in Utah and people should take care to follow the law.

What are your Options?

If you are one of the many people in Utah were charged with a crime after being pulled over by police on Halloween night, you have rights and you have options. Anyone charged with a DUI or other crime should consult an experienced DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer in Utah. At our law firm, we have received numerous calls following holiday weekends and know how to effectively represent individuals through these types of cases. For more information, visit our website at salcidolaw.com or call us today at 801.413.1753.