Wyoming DUI and Vehicular Crimes Penalties

Below are general overviews of the penalty ranges for various levels of Wyoming DUI charges. The information is meant as a starting point in researching what kind of fines and jail time you may be exposed to. We recommend that you consult with a qualified Wyoming DUI lawyer to determine the likely outcome and potential penalties in your case.

Penalties for basic Wyoming DUI charges:

First Offense: If the driver has never committed a DUI before, it will be considered a misdemeanor and he or she will be sentenced to up to 6 months in jail and fined up to $750.

Second Offense: If the driver has committed 1 DUI offense before within 5 years, it will be considered a misdemeanor and he or she will be sentenced to between 7 days and 6 months in jail and fined between $200 and $750. The driver will also be required to attend a substance abuse screening.

Third Offense: If the driver has committed 2 DUI offenses before within 5 years, it will be considered a misdemeanor and he or she will be sentenced to between 30 days and 6 months in jail and fined between $750 and $3000. The minimum jail sentence may be reduced to 15 days if the driver completes a substance abuse course.

Fourth Offense or more: If the driver has committed at least 3 DUI offenses before within 5 years, it will be considered a felony and he or she will be sentenced to up to 2 years in prison and fined up to $10,000.

Additionally, all drivers who are convicted of any DUI offense will have their licenses suspended.

Wyoming Penalties for DUI resulting in serious injury:

If the driver causes serious injury to another person as a result of driving under the influence, he or she will be fined between $2000 and $5000 and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, or 20 years for a repeat offense.

Wyoming Penalties for DUI with a child in the vehicle:

If a driver over 18 commits a DUI offense with a child in the vehicle, he or she will be sentenced to up to 1 year in prison, or 5 years for a repeat offense.

Underage Driving Under the Influence penalties in Wyoming

First Offense: If the driver has never been convicted of underage DUI before, it will be considered a misdemeanor and the driver will be fined up to $750.

Second Offense: If the driver has been convicted of underage DUI once before within 1 year, it will be considered a misdemeanor and the driver will be fined up to $750 and sentenced to up to 1 month in jail.

Third Offense or more: If the driver has been convicted of underage DUI more than once before within 2 years, it will be considered a misdemeanor and the driver will be fined up to $750 and sentenced to up to 6 months in jail.

Wyoming DUI Aggravated Homicide by vehicle penalties:

Aggravated Homicide by vehicle has a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.