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…
Facing charges for a DWUI in Wyoming is difficult enough. If you were stopped and face charges of DWUI with children in the car, you face increased fines and penalties, additional jail time, and may even be charged with a felony. More Parents Working Means More Charges of DWUI with Children in the Car The changing economy…
In February 2018, Wyoming legislators introduced a possible new Wyoming DWUI law. Senate File No. 86 is a bill intended to reduce repeat DWUI offenses and increase penalties for people who drive in violation of sanctions imposed for a DWUI conviction. SF 86 has passed the Wyoming Senate, and is currently being considered by the Wyoming House….
Police often use Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) in a Wyoming DWUI stop to help assess whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating substance. The officer uses the Field Sobriety Tests to establish probable cause to continue with the investigation, and to determine whether the officer will ask you to submit to a…
An Experienced Wyoming DWUI Defense Lawyer Can Challenge Whether the Police Had a Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause to Make the Stop The Constitution requires that a police officer must have both reasonable suspicion and probable cause before placing a driver under arrest for Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI). While the facts of each case are different, every drunk…
We are all familiar with the phrase “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” But have you ever wondered what, exactly, your right to remain silent means? The law on this issue is confusing, and it can be difficult to…
The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of the American legal system. And in most criminal cases, it is properly applied. Unfortunately for people accused of Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI) in Wyoming, it may seem that the presumption of innocence has fallen by the wayside. Instead, you may feel that you must prove that you were not drunk,…
If you were arrested in Wyoming for Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI), the police officer most likely took your driver’s license and issued you a temporary license that is good for 30 days. If you do not challenge the Administrative Per Se License Suspension within 20 days, your driver’s license will be suspended for 90 days, even…
If you’ve been arrested and charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI) of alcohol or drugs in Wyoming, you have the best chance of getting the charges reduced or even dropped by hiring a skilled and experienced Wyoming DWUI defense attorney. It’s important that you act quickly. Many important deadlines occur shortly after an arrest for DWUI. Most critically,…
