Utah criminal charge
Impaired driving in Utah
Impaired driving is a Class B Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502.5. As a Class B Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502.5.
Common questions about impaired driving in Utah
Is impaired driving a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Impaired driving is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502.5.
Which Utah statute covers impaired driving?
Impaired driving is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-502.5 (Impaired driving - Penalty - Reporting of convictions - Sentencing requirements).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.