DUI - First Offense: If a driver is found to be operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, they can be charged with DUI. The penalties for a first offense DUI in Wyoming may include a fine of up to $750, up to six months in jail, a license suspension of up to 90 days, and a required substance abuse evaluation and treatment program.
DUI - Second Offense: If a driver is found to be operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher and they have a prior DUI conviction within the past ten years, they can be charged with a second offense DUI. The penalties for a second offense DUI in Wyoming may include a fine of up to $750, up to six months in jail, a license suspension of up to one year, and a required substance abuse evaluation and treatment program.
Aggravated DUI: If a driver is found to be operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.15% or higher, they can be charged with aggravated DUI. Additionally, if the driver causes bodily harm to another person while driving under the influence, they can also be charged with aggravated DUI. The penalties for aggravated DUI in Wyoming may include a fine of up to $10,000, up to seven years in prison, a license suspension of up to three years, and a required substance abuse evaluation and treatment program.
DUI - Under 21: If a driver under the age of 21 is found to be operating a vehicle with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system, they can be charged with DUI. The penalties for an underage DUI in Wyoming may include a fine of up to $750, a license suspension of up to six months, and a required substance abuse evaluation and treatment program.
It's important to note that these penalties may vary based on the specific circumstances of the offense and may be subject to change. If you have been charged with a DUI in Wyoming, it's recommended that you Call Attorney Nathan Jeppsen, ASAP!