HAVE YOU BEEN CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR A DUI?

DUI'S IN WYOMING

Have a little too much fun? Make a mistake and get behind the wheel? Did the police make a mistake? No matter what brings you here, you've found yourself arrested and charged with a DUI. Now what? You're obviously scared, stressed and probably aren't sure what to do, or where to start. You've come to the right place.

The timeline for these cases is governed by law and the court’s docket. As your attorney, counselor and advocate at law, I'll help you navigate through this time in your life. More than anything we want this done right and with the minimum consequences to your life.

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As your attorney, I make it a point to get my hands on every bit of discovery I can (including things like police reports, video of the police interaction, testing, booking, field sobriety tests, etc., bail review sheets, and more). I then carefully review and analyze all of this discovery, analyze the relevant case law and ensure that you get through this ordeal with as little disruption to your life as possible. After reviewing the discovery, we will meet and discuss the next steps of your case. I will offer you my expertise and my advise, in the end the decision on next steps will always be up to you. Additionally, you will always receive a copy of every piece of evidence and all pleadings that are filed on your behalf.

But, WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF THIS DUI?

As you'll so often here in law: "that defends" and it depends on a number of different things such as whether this is a misdemeanor charge or a felony charge, whether this a 1st offense DUI (or 2nd, or 3rd...) what County you're in, who the Prosecutor is, who the Judge is, etc.

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A ball park idea of the potential consequences you could be facing are as follows:

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• 1st offense DUI.

  If you're charged with a first offense DUI, you could be looking at 6 months of jail time and/ or a fine of not more than $750.00. Plus, there are often additional court costs, fees, surcharges and their could be evaluation and treatment requirements (which also require $). Further, between the Court and the Department of Transportation, you may be required to get/only operate vehicles equipped with an interlock device for a 6 month period. Of course, this all varies with County, Prosecutor and Judge. More than anything, the facts of your case matter.

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• 2nd offense DUI.

  If you're charged with a second offense DUI, you could be looking at up to 6 months of jail time (with a minimum requirement of at least 7 days).You'd be required to receive a substance abuse assessment and you could be fined up to $750.00. Plus, there are often additional court costs, fees, surcharges and their could be evaluation and treatment requirements (which also require $). Further, between the Court and the Department of Transportation, you will be required to get/only operate vehicles equipped with an interlock device for a 1 year period. Of course, this all varies with County, Prosecutor and Judge. More than anything, the facts of your case matter.

  
  

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• 3rd offense DUI.

  If you're charged with a third offense DUI, you could be looking at up to 6 months of jail time (with a minimum requirement of at least 30 days).You'd be required to receive a substance abuse assessment and you could be fined up to $3,000.00. Plus, there are often additional court costs, fees, surcharges and their could be evaluation and treatment requirements (which also require $). Further, between the Court and the Department of Transportation, you will be required to get/only operate vehicles equipped with an interlock device for a 2 year period. Of course, this all varies with County, Prosecutor and Judge. More than anything, the facts of your case matter.​

  
  

• 4th offense DUI.

  If you're charged with a fourth offense DUI (within 10 years after another DUI conviction/ other DUI violation), you will be looking at a felony. Additionally, you could be fined not more than $10,000.00, and/or punished by imprisonment for not more than 7 years. Further, between the Court and the Department of Transportation, upon your release you will be required to get/only operate vehicles equipped with an interlock device for the remainder of your life. It's also very important to remember that a felony conviction results in the loss of your voting rights, gun rights, and certain federal benefits! You have a lot on the line and should be sure to get competent counsel to assist you.

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Additionally, not many people understand that if you're convicted of a DUI, the Department of Transportation will receive word of your conviction. This will have implications on your license (which can include suspension of revocation of your driver's license). Lancaster Law Firm, LLC will also work alongside you to navigate possible consequences with the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

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