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Penalties for a Wyoming DWUI Conviction

If you or someone you know was charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI) in Wyoming, understand that the potential penalties can be severe. But with an experienced DWUI defense team at your side, you can fight the charges, seek to have th… Read More
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What Happens to My License After a Wyoming DWUI Charge?

There are two separate license suspensions you must address after a Wyoming DWUI charge. The first is a 90-day administrative license suspension that goes into effect 30 days after your arrest. The second is a separate 90-day license suspension if yo… Read More
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Challenging the Breathalyzer Test in a Wyoming DWUI Case

In a case that involves charges of Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI), the Breathalyzer test results are a critical piece of evidence that the prosecutor will use to try to convict you. If your criminal defense team can successfully challenge t… Read More
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Challenging the Results of Field Sobriety Tests in a Wyoming DWUI Prosecution

When you are facing charges for Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI), one of the key pieces of evidence the prosecutor will use to try to convict you is your performance on Field Sobriety Tests, or FSTs. While police officers and prosecutors want… Read More
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5 Defenses to a DWUI Charge

Many people who have been charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI) wonder if there are legitimate defenses to a DWUI charge. The answer is emphatically yes. There are many different defenses to a DWUI charge. The defenses that are best f… Read More
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Is a Blood Test in a DWUI Case a Search and Seizure?

Someone arrested in Wyoming under suspicion of Driving While Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol (DWUI) will be offered a choice between a breath test, a urine test, and a blood draw. When a person refuses a test or is unable to consent to the te… Read More
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What To Do If You’ve Been Charged with a DWUI in Wyoming

A DWUI charge may be your first confrontation with the criminal justice system. You might feel overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, confused, and even a little scared. You will need to attend your first court appearance, figure out a defense, and fight ha… Read More
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Understanding Wyoming Drugged Driving Laws

In addition to driving while under the influence of alcohol, Wyoming law makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. You can be charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI) if recreational drugs, prescript… Read More
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License Restrictions After a DWUI

Wyoming’s DWUI law, section 31-5-233, states that it is against the law for a person to operate a motor vehicle while they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or if they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. If you we… Read More
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Do You Need a Lawyer for a First-Time DWUI Charge?

If you were charged with a DWUI in Wyoming, this may be your first experience with the criminal legal system, other than minor moving violations. Many people who are charged with a first-time DWUI think they should just plead guilty, pay the fine, at… Read More
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