With AI tools like ChatGPT becoming more common, many people wonder whether they can use artificial intelligence to defend themselves in a DUI case in Wyoming. After all—AI can look up laws, explain legal terms, and outline general courtroom procedures.
But according to Christina L. Williams, founding attorney of Just Criminal Law, relying on AI instead of an experienced DUI defense lawyer is a serious mistake—and one that can permanently damage your future.
In fact, when Christina asked ChatGPT whether someone should use AI to defend a DUI charge, even AI warned against it. And there’s a good reason why.
Why You Shouldn’t Use AI to Defend a DUI in Wyoming
Although AI can generate general information, it cannot:
Analyze police reports
Evaluate mistakes in the traffic stop or breath test
Identify defenses under Wyoming DUI law
Negotiate with prosecutors
Protect your driver’s license
Represent you in court
Because DUI cases involve scientific evidence, constitutional rights, and procedural rules, one misunderstanding can completely change the outcome of your case.
A Common Mistake: The “Miranda Rights” Myth
In an example scenario provided by ChatGPT, a woman (let’s call her Ms. Smith) was charged with DUI. Instead of hiring a lawyer, she asked AI how to defend herself.
She filed a motion asking the court to dismiss her DUI because she wasn’t read her Miranda rights during the investigation.
Here’s the problem:
You are not read your Miranda rights during a DUI investigation.
Miranda only applies after an arrest—not when officers:
Ask questions during a traffic stop
Perform field sobriety tests
Request a breath or blood sample under Wyoming’s implied consent laws
Because Ms. Smith didn’t understand this, she filed a frivolous motion, irritated the prosecutor and judge, and lost credibility in her case.
The Result? A DUI Conviction She Could Have Avoided
By relying on AI instead of a trained DUI defense lawyer, Ms. Smith:
Missed valid defenses that could have helped her
Lost the chance at a reduced charge or dismissal
Gave up the opportunity for a better plea agreement
Didn’t protect her driver’s license
Ended up with a DUI on her record
What she thought would save money ended up costing her far more—financially and legally.
Why Hiring a Wyoming DUI Defense Lawyer Matters
An experienced attorney can review every part of your DUI case, including:
Whether your traffic stop was legal
Whether field sobriety tests were conducted correctly
Whether breath or blood testing followed proper procedures
Whether evidence can be suppressed
Whether you qualify for reduced charges or alternative programs
How to keep your driver’s license valid
With thousands of DUI cases handled, the attorneys at Just Criminal Law understand the system—and how to protect you from the harsh consequences of a DUI conviction in Wyoming.
AI can’t do any of this. Only a trained lawyer can.
Facing a DUI in Wyoming? Get Real Legal Help—Not Automated Advice
A DUI is one of the most serious charges a person can face. It affects your freedom, your job, your finances, and your ability to drive.
Before you rely on AI or attempt to represent yourself, talk to a real legal team that knows how to fight for you.