Former Salt Lake City Police Officer Sentenced in DUI Case
By The Stone Law Firm
Mar. 26, 2012 2:12p
A former police officer was recently handed his sentence by a judge in a drunk driving case from 2010. 50-year-old K.N. was a police lieutenant at the time of the incident and was pulled over by a Utah Highway Patrol officer for a traffic violation while driving his BMW. The patrol officer reported that he could smell alcohol when approaching K.N. in his car. K.N. retired from the police force and was given a nine-month suspension after the incident. If you were arrested for an alleged drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs charge then you should seek the help of a competent Salt Lake City DUI lawyer right away.
Former Officer Pleads Guilty to Impaired Driving
Earlier this year, K.N. pleaded guilty to lesser charges in connection with the DUI stop. A judge accepted his guilty plea to misdemeanor impaired driving and recently received a sentence accordingly. K.N. was ordered to serve 48 hours of community service rather than two days in jail. He will be reporting to the South Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation department for his community service obligation and will also be paying a fine of $1,400.
DUI Attorney in Salt Lake City
If you were charged with a DUI after failing a field sobriety test in Salt Lake City or nearby community then you need strong representation from a DUI lawyer as soon as possible. An arrest for DUI means you will have two separate actions to contend with: the DMV hearing regarding the status of your driver’s license and the criminal justice actions taken for the alleged offense of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is crucial that you have a skilled DUI defense attorney at both the hearing and at court. The penalties for a DUI conviction can include significant jail time or prison time depending on the circumstances of the alleged incident as well as hundreds to thousands of dollars in fines. You could lose your license which can have a substantial impact on your professional and personal life.
A DUI lawyer with us at the Stone Law Firm is 100% dedicated to listening to our client and then doing everything possible to get a positive outcome to the case. We work hard on our client’s behalf ensure his or her rights and freedoms are protected.
Contact a Salt Lake City DUI lawyer at our law offices to discover what your legal options are and how we may be able to help.