Third Offense DUI in Wyoming

A third offense DUI in Wyoming will come with penalties.  This is no surprise but do you know exactly what the penalties will be?  Did you know that these penalties will depend in part on how you handle this matter?  Do you know what to do to try to get these penalties reduced?  Here are the basics of what you need to know about the penalties that come along with a third offense DUI in Wyoming.

Administrative Penalties

The administrative penalties of a third offense DUI in Wyoming begin with a 3 year long license suspension and you will not be eligible for a probationary license.  You will also have no choice but to attend and pay for a state approved substance abuse program.  The fines for a third offense DUI in Wyoming begin at $750 and can go as high as $3,000.  The associated court costs will be added to this amount.

Criminal Penalties

If you have a third offense DUI in Wyoming then you are probably expecting to spend some time in jail.  The amount of time you spend in jail for this offense can be anywhere from 30 days to a full 6 months.  Exactly how much time you get in a Wyoming jail will depend on the specific circumstances of your case.

The Lookback Period

The lookback period is the name given to how far back in time courts will look when counting offenses in conjunction with each other.  For Wyoming, 10 years is the lookback period for counting offenses in a sequence of first, second, third, and so on.

Felony Vs Misdemeanor In Wyoming

The differences between a misdemeanor and a felony in Wyoming are simple.  A felony is a more serious charge, for starters.  Aside from that the big difference between the two is that for a misdemeanor any jail time will be served at a county jail and for a felony the jail time will be served at a state prison.

Plea Options

You will have a few basic plea options in a Wyoming court that you are probably already familiar with.  You can plead guilty which means you admit to committing the crime.  You can also plead not guilty which means that you are stating that you did not commit the crime.  In some cases you may have an opportunity for plea bargaining which could provide you with a reduced sentence but this will depend on your circumstances.

Hiring An Attorney

You will need to hire a Wyoming attorney to deal with this process.  As you have learned, there are penalties but they are not always set in stone.  A good attorney will be able to get you the best deal possible for your unique situation.