Spring break in the Rocky Mountains attracts visitors from across the country, seeking skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor adventure. But out-of-state travelers often underestimate how seriously Wyoming enforces DUI and drug crime laws. Even a short lapse in judgment—driving after drinking or using certain substances—can lead to criminal charges. If you or someone you know is…
A new year often brings changes to the law, and 2026 is no different. For Wyoming drivers and their families, updates to DUI and drug crime penalties can have serious effects on daily life. If you are facing charges right now, you may be worried about how new laws could affect your case or what…
Can Prescription Medications Put You at Risk of a DUI? You take your prescriptions to feel better, to function, and to live your life—but what if that very prescription puts you on the wrong side of the law? It’s an unsettling thought, and for many, the reality doesn’t hit until they’re charged with driving under…
Wyoming has one of the highest rates of drunk driving fatalities in the country. As a result, the state aggressively prosecutes anyone charged with DWUI who was involved in an accident that leads to someone else’s death. A driver who kills someone while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol faces felony charges for…
Being involved in an accident while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious criminal offense that can carry enhanced penalties. If you are convicted, the punishment can be severe, especially if someone was injured or killed. To defend yourself, you need assistance from a skilled and experienced DWUI defense team with…
Wyoming is a zero-tolerance state when it comes to minors and drunk driving. A minor charged with Driving While Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol faces penalties similar to those that would be imposed on an adult facing similar charges. For a first-time conviction, the judge can issue a $750 fine and a 90-day…
Any DWUI (Driving While Under the Influence) charge is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. Most DWUI offenses are misdemeanors, punishable by fines and not more than one year in jail. But in certain circumstances, a DWUI charge can be a felony, which carries more severe penalties and could involve a sentence…
The vast majority of criminal charges, including drunk driving, or Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI), are resolved through plea bargains. If you were offered a plea bargain, you might have questions about what this means for your DWUI case and whether you should accept the plea deal. What Is a Plea Bargain? In the…
Criminal charges for drunk driving can change your life. A conviction for Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI) can result in fines and possible jail time, damage to your reputation, mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID), and loss of your driver’s license. A DWUI conviction will go on your permanent criminal record and…
The consequences of a DWUI conviction can be severe. You face losing your driver’s license, hefty fines, and possible jail time. But if you have strong defenses, taking your DWUI case to trial might be a better bet. Deciding whether to take your DWUI case to trial can be difficult. Before entering a guilty plea,…
