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In Wyoming and South Dakota, you can be charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DUI / DWUI) if you have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08% or greater, if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that you are incapable of safely operating a vehicle.
However, the penalties you face for a DUI / DWUI conviction can vary greatly based on the exact circumstances of your unique situation.
In Wyoming, a first-time DWUI is a misdemeanor. If you are convicted of a first-time DWUI, you face the following penalties:
Wyoming has a 10-year look-back period. If you are convicted of a second DWUI offense in 10 years, penalties include:
If you are convicted of a third DWUI in 10 years, you face the following penalties:
If you are convicted of a fourth or subsequent DWUI in 10 years, you face felony charges with penalties that include:
If you are involved in a car crash while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and someone sustains serious bodily injuries or is killed, you face a fine between $2,000 and $5,000, up to 10 years in prison, and revocation of your driver’s license. You may also face charges of vehicular homicide, which is punishable by up to 1-year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
If you were previously convicted of a DWUI, you face up to 20 years in prison.
Like Wyoming, South Dakota prohibits driving with a BAC of .08% or greater, while under the influence of alcohol, non-prescription drugs, or intoxicating inhalants, or while under the influence of a prescription that makes the driver incapable of safely operating a vehicle. Penalties for a South Dakota DUI are as follows.
A first-time DUI in South Dakota is a Class 1 Misdemeanor, punishable by:
A second offense in 10 years is a Class 1 Misdemeanor, punishable by:
A third DUI offense in South Dakota within 10 years is a Class 6 Felony, punishable by:
A fourth DUI offense in 10 years is a Class 5 Felony punishable by:
A fifth DUI conviction in 10 years is a Class 5 Felony punishable by:
For a second or subsequent DUI offense, or any DUI involving a BAC of .17% or higher, you face a mandatory drug and alcohol evaluation and may be ordered to complete a chemical dependency program.
If you were under the influence of drugs or alcohol and were involved in a car accident where someone is killed, you face charges of vehicular homicide, a class 3 felony that is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, up to $30,000 in fine, and a license revocation of at least 10 years.
Penalties for a DWUI / DUI conviction in Wyoming and South Dakota are severe, and you need an experienced DWUI / DUI defense attorney on your side.
At Just Criminal Law, Christina L. Williams and her team of criminal defense professionals will work hard to defend you against DWUI / DUI charges.
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this article is offered for educational purposes only. This information is not offered as legal advice. A person accused of a crime should always consult with an attorney before making decisions that have legal consequences.
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