A Wyoming DWUI conviction carries serious penalties. For drivers who are under 21 years of age and are not legally permitted to consume alcohol, the consequences can be even more severe. Underage Drivers Can Be Charged with DWUI and Illegal Consumption for the Slightest Amount of Alcohol For people over 21 years of age, it…
Repeat Offenders Face Harsher Penalties for Second DWUI If you were charged with a second DWUI in Wyoming within 10 years, you face severe punishments that could seriously impact your driver’s license and your livelihood. A prior DWUI conviction means that you are classified as a “repeat offender” and that the court can, and often…
A Wyoming DWUI conviction can have severe consequences, including hefty fines, suspension or loss of your driver’s license, and the possibility of jail time. But many people forget that a DWUI conviction can have detrimental consequences for your professional license and your career. If you drive for a living, a DWUI conviction can obviously have…
If you were arrested and charged with a first offense DWUI in Wyoming, you no doubt are concerned and even worried about what will happen next, and whether you should hire a lawyer. Here, we answer 5 of the most common questions our clients ask when they’re deciding whether to hire a Wyoming DWUI defense…
For most people, a drunk driving charge is a wake-up call. Very few people who are charged with a DWUI will ever get a second one. And people who are charged with a second case of drunk driving are rarely charged while they are awaiting the outcome of their first DWUI case. Nonetheless, high-profile cases…
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Receives Additional State Funding for DWUI Enforcement The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is one of the few counties in Wyoming that receives state funding to pay police officers. Campbell County also has one of the highest annual DWUI arrest rates in all of Wyoming. Depending on how you interpret the results,…
A Wyoming charge for Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI) is bad enough. If you have a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) and drive for a living, a Wyoming DWUI charge threatens your livelihood. A conviction for a DWUI with a CDL carries hefty penalties that can negatively effect your ability to earn a living. If you have…
The per se limit for driving while under the influence of alcohol is well-publicized. Most people know that they can be charged and convicted of a Wyoming DWUI if their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is .08% or above. What many people don’t realize is that they can be charged and convicted of a Wyoming DWUI for driving while under…
Nationally, the incidence of drunk driving is declining. But according to law enforcement officials, the frequency of people being stopped and charged with driving under the influence of drugs is increasing as prescriptions for narcotic painkillers, anti-anxiety medications, and sleep aids are on the rise. But the prevalence of drug-impaired driving is difficult to quantify…
A Wyoming DWUI charge, even if it does not end up in a conviction, can negatively impact your career, especially if you are a commercial driver with a CDL. That’s why it’s important that you know what’s on your criminal record and, if you are facing Wyoming DWUI charges, why you need a skilled and experienced…
