Traffic Violations Can Have Long-Term Consequences
Traffic violations may seem minor compared to other criminal charges, but they can have lasting consequences — fines, points on your driving record, increased insurance premiums, and even jail time. At Just Criminal Law, we understand what’s really at stake and fight to protect your license, your record, and your future.
Our founder, Christina L. Williams, and her team represent individuals facing traffic charges throughout Wyoming and South Dakota. Whether you’re dealing with a routine speeding ticket or a serious reckless driving charge, we take every case seriously.
Common Traffic Violations We Handle in Wyoming & South Dakota
Traffic laws exist to promote road safety, but even minor infractions can quickly lead to serious legal issues. Common violations we defend include:
- Speeding: driving above the posted limit, often leading to fines and license points
- Reckless Driving: behavior that endangers others, such as excessive speeding or aggressive maneuvers
- DUI / DWUI: operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Driving Without a License or Insurance: operating without proper legal documentation
- Failure to Stop or Yield: ignoring stop signs, red lights, or right-of-way rules
- Distracted Driving: inattentive driving, including cellphone use
- Careless Driving Resulting in an Accident: causing injury or property damage due to negligence
- Hit and Run: leaving the scene of an accident without providing information
- Commercial Driver (CDL) Violations: stricter rules, including weight restrictions, logbook requirements, and lower BAC limits.
Penalties for Traffic Violations in Wyoming & South Dakota
Both states enforce strict traffic laws. Here’s what you could be up against:
Wyoming Penalties
- Speeding: Fines increase with speed over limit. Repeat offenders risk license suspension.
- Reckless Driving: Misdemeanor up to 6 months in jail, fines up to $750, and possible license suspension.
- DUI: First offense includes jail time, mandatory license suspension, fines, and alcohol education.
- No Insurance: Fines up to $750, registration and plate suspension until proof is provided.
- Points System: Too many points within a set timeframe can result in suspension.
South Dakota
- Habitual Offenders: Multiple serious violations may result in long-term license revocation.
- Speeding: Fines vary by speed over limit. Excessive speeding may be treated as reckless driving.
- Reckless Driving: Up to 1 year in jail, fines up to $2,000, possible license revocation.
- DUI: First offense includes fines, license suspension, and potential jail time.
- No Insurance: License/registration suspension, fines, and reinstatement fees.
How Just Criminal Law Defends Traffic Violation Cases
A citation or arrest does not mean a conviction. Our attorneys explore every available defense, including:
- Protecting CDL Holders: Commercial drivers face stricter rules; we fight to protect their livelihoods
- Challenging the Stop: If law enforcement lacked reasonable suspicion, your case may be dismissed
- Questioning Evidence: radar gun calibration, sobriety test accuracy, or breathalyzer reliability
- Lack of Proof: The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the violation
- Negotiating for Reduced Penalties: reduced charges, fines, or points on your license
Related Charges We Also Defend
Why Clients in Wyoming and South Dakota Choose Just Criminal Law
Our attorneys spent years working for the state before switching sides. We know exactly how prosecutors build cases and exactly where to find the holes.
We do not split our focus between practice areas. Every attorney, every resource, every minute is focused on one thing: your criminal defense.
We know the courts, the judges, and the prosecutors across Wyoming and western South Dakota. Local familiarity shapes strategy and strategy shapes outcomes.
Servicios de traduccion en espanol disponibles. Every client fully understands their case, their options, and their rights.
Real Results for Wyoming & South Dakota Clients
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OtherSuppression Appeal — Wyoming Supreme CourtDistrict Court denied motion to suppress. Wyoming Supreme Court accepted certiorari on appeal.
Barney v. State of Wyoming — Wyoming Supreme Court
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CASE DISMISSEDReckless Endangering / Domestic Battery / Child Endangering — Wyoming
Client charged with reckless endangering, domestic battery, and child endangering. All charges dismissed.
State v. Quezada-Lopez — Wyoming Circuit Court
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CASE DISMISSEDDUI / DWUI — Wyoming
Client charged with DUI. State unable to lay foundation for the breath test. Case dismissed.
State v. Von Olnhausen — Wyoming Circuit Court
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CASE DISMISSEDFelony Child Abuse — Wyoming
Client charged with accessory after the fact and aggravated child abuse — a felony. State unable to meet its burden of proof at preliminary hearing. Felony count dismissed.
State v. Bullinger — Wyoming District Court
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Wyoming & South Dakota Criminal Defense: Communities We Serve
We are based in Gillette, Wyoming, and serve clients across the state and into western South Dakota. Our team knows the local courts, prosecutors, and judges in every community we serve — and that local knowledge makes a real difference in criminal defense.
- Deadwood
- Sturgis (Rally)
- Custer County
- Lawrence County
- Meade County
- Pennington County
We provide on-call criminal defense for Rally-related arrests including DUI, drug charges, weapons offenses, and assault. Call us 24/7 during Rally week.
