What makes a DUI aggravated in Wyoming
In Wyoming, a standard DWUI becomes aggravated when certain things happen at the time of the crime. The law defines these factors and makes it so that a judge can’t ignore the mandatory sentencing rules, even for a first offense.
Aggravating factors under Wyoming law
When a driver has a BAC of.15% or higher, is carrying a passenger under 16 years old, causes serious bodily harm to another person, or has been convicted of DWUI in the last ten years, Wyoming’s aggravated DWUI law (Wyo. Stat. § 31-5-233) applies.
Penalties for aggravated DUI in Wyoming
In addition to the required minimums, aggravated DWUI convictions lead to much higher insurance rates, possible job loss, and, if serious bodily injury is involved, felony charges that could lead to up to five years in prison in Wyoming.
How we defend aggravated DUI cases in Wyoming
As former prosecutors, Christina Williams and the Just Criminal Law team know how these cases are built. We look at the stop, the breathalyzer calibration, the chain of custody for the blood draw, and whether the evidence actually supports the claimed aggravating factors. High BAC cases are easier to defend than most people think. In Wyoming courts, breathalyzer errors, improper administration, and rising BAC defenses have led to the suppression of evidence and the dropping of charges.
