The Basics Of Wyoming DUI Law and Charges

Below is a very basic description of the various types of Wyoming drunk driving charges. It is possible to be charged with more than one county of Wyoming DUI in a single arrest. For example, you may be charged with being impaired and also with having an alcohol level above the legal limit.

Basic Wyoming DUI Charges

If a driver has a BAC of at least 0.08 or is under the influence of alcohol, another intoxicating drug, or both to an extent that makes him or her incapable of driving safely, he or she is guilty of Driving Under the Influence.

Source: Wyoming Code Title 31 (Motor Vehicles) section 31-5-233(b)

If a driver under 21 has a BAC of at least 0.02, he or she is guilty of a DUI offense.

Source: Wyoming Code Title 31 (Motor Vehicles) section 31-5-234(b)

A driver who commits a DUI offense and causes the death of another person as a result of driving under the influence may be charged with aggravated homicide by vehicle.

Source: Wyoming Code Title 6 (Crimes and Offenses) section 6-2-106