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DWI Attorneys Home About LawInfo Contact us Site Map Legal Headlines Document Preparation Consumer Resources Business Resources Attorney Programs Legal Experts -- DWI Attorneys Document Preparation Legal FAQs FAQs en Español Canadian FAQs Legal News Legal Forms Center Canadian Forms Legal Audio Guides Financial Calculators Legal Discussion Boards Legal Dictionary Helpful Law Tips Media Partners Home > Drunk Driving Defense > DWI -- Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Search Enter your area code, or search for a lawyer by city and state. - OR - State AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY CAN PR UK OT DWI Attorneys What Do DWI Attorneys Do? Depending on the state practice, DWI can be interpreted as an acronym for Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Impaired . Similar to other drunk driving offenses, a person is guilty of DWI when he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state. DWI and other offenses that involve the operation of a vehicle while intoxicated are criminal law matters, which could potentially incur a felony conviction and possibly a prison sentence, depending on how serious the charges are. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, you should contact a drunk driving defense lawyer immediately if you are arrested. New "Per Se" Offense Has Been Enacted In recent years, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have enacted a second, "per se", offense: driving with an excessive blood-alcohol concentration (typically .08%). BOTH offenses are charged, and the defendant can even be convicted of both. DMV Administrative Actions In addition to the criminal DWI charges brought, your state's department of motor vehicles can also take a variety of administrative actions against you whether or not you are actually convicted. Please refer to "Drunk Driving Defense" for more information about this and other criminal charges that may be brought. DWI Checkpoints What are DWI checkpoints, and are they legal? DWI checkpoints are roadblocks set up by law enforcement agencies on selected roads and highways to stop and detain individuals suspected of driving while intoxicated . Much like a roadblock that is established for border crossings or agricultural checks, officers use a neutral policy in which to stop vehicles and check the sobriety of the driver. If the driver appears intoxicated (with slurred speech, glassy eyes, etc.) officers will ask the driver to exit the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests. If the driver is deemed intoxicated, appropriate detention will follow. Although there has been much debate over whether such roadblocks constitute illegal search and seizure, in 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that if DWI checkpoints comply with federal requirements, they do not violate any constitutional amendments and are considered legal. In fact, many states have established their own guidelines to comply with federal rules including providing public notice on the location of checkpoints with reasons why particular locations are selected. Also, the Supreme Court found that the need to reduce alcohol-related accidents more than justified the minimal intrusion accompanying DWI checkpoint procedures, thus allowing sobriety roadblocks to remain in effect. What kind of field sobriety tests will should a driver expect? Can tests be refused? When cops suspect an individual of driving while intoxicated , he or she will administer a range of field sobriety tests varying from a battery of three to five tests. These tests may include heel-to-toe (also referred to as "walk-and-turn"), finger-to-nose, one-leg stand, hand pat, finger-to-thumb, alphabet recitation and horizontal gaze, requiring the driver to visually trace a flashlight or pen to study eye response. The officer may also inquire about the amount of alcohol consumed, any drugs ingested or past DWI offenses, all of which the driver is not required to answer. Although it is likely that an officer has determined the sobriety of a driver, and the need for subsequent chemical tests before even administering field tests, drivers have the right to refuse field tests. Can drivers refuse chemical tests? The three standard chemical tests for DWI incrimination are breath, blood or urine (urinalysis), and in most states, the driver can choose the test. Many jurisdictions test blood or urine after a breath test because a breath sample cannot be saved and later reanalyzed by DWI attorneys in a court of law. Although chemical tests can be refused, the refusal does not come without serious consequences. All states honor an "implied consent" law, which considers individuals who hold an active driver’s license as automatically agreeing to submit to blood, breath or urine tests to determine sobriety. Refusal to take these tests can result in the suspension of a driver’s license for 3-12 months, and may prove detrimental to the driver. If a DWI case goes to trial, prosecutors can iterate that chemical tests were refused, prompting suspicion of intoxication or "consciousness of guilt." And in some states, refusal is a separate crime that adds jail time to the sentence for the DWI offense. Also, a driver does not possess the right to change their mind once refusing chemical tests; license suspension and all applicable penalties still apply. Chemical testing that does not grant any right of refusal pertains to drivers who have been arrested and taken into custody for elevated offenses, such as vehicular manslaughter, wherein blood is automatically drawn from the driver to ascertain any level of intoxication and impending responsibility. If I am tested for a DWI, can an officer test for illegal drugs? Yes. If an officer suspects that drug ingestion is all or part of the impairing substance in your system, most states permit the officer to demand a blood sample, a urine sample, or both blood and urine. When a crime lab checks for other drugs than alcohol, a device known as a GC-MS (gas chromatography) is used. This piece of equipment can isolate and identify a wide range of drugs, including prescription drugs and illegal drugs. Common drugs the test will detect are opiates, marijuana, sedatives and pain killers. If any class of drugs shows a positive reading in the blood, the GC-MS will chart this, and laboratory chemists can note the level of such chemicals to determine their role in the driver’s intoxication. Although you can be prosecuted for a DWI involving physician prescribed drugs, the prosecutor is required to prove impairment in order to render a conviction, not merely establish their presence in your system. What are the benefits of hiring a DWI attorney? What qualifications are important? A qualified DWI attorney can review a DWI case for defects, compel discovery of such things as calibration and maintenance records for breath machines, have blood samples independently analyzed, negotiate for a lesser charge or reduced sentence and obtain expert witnesses for trial. A skilled lawyer can also debate if the blood technician received adequate training, or if laboratory staff handled urine samples properly. Since the prosecution relies heavily on the results of breath, blood, and urine chemical tests, any discrepancy in the execution and examination of such tests can prove crucial to their validity. When looking for a DWI attorney , many experts advise that potential clients find a DWI attorney with an outstanding reputation.The LawInfo's Lead Counsel Program certifies all DWI attorneys to ensure their qualifications and expertise in the drunken driving arena. For more information on DWI attorneys or to locate a lawyer in your area, use the search above. DUBAL | DUI | DUII | DUIL | DWAI | DWI | DWUI | OMVI OUI | OUIL | OUIN | OWI | OWVI | UBAL About LawInfo Contact Us Testimonials Careers at LawInfo Media Partners Awards Site Map Disclaimer Privacy Terms & Conditions © 1995 - 2006 LawInfo.com Our Other Websites Help RSS More Law Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 DUI Attorney Directory
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First DUIWyoming DUI Guide: Lawyers, Attorneys and Drunk Driving Defense Laws Everything You Need to Know About First Offender DUI / DWI, Drinking Driving and Drugs Home | State By State Help | DUI Lawyers | Insurance Help | Breath Testers | DUI Videos Other States Wyoming Topics Wyoming DUI Wyoming Car Insurance Wyoming DUI Lawyers Google Search Results Wyoming DUI Information What Happens To First Time Offenders in Wyoming? Wyoming First Offender You are DUI in Wyoming if you have a blood alcohol content of .08% or above. First Offender Penalties Jail There are no mandatory minimums for a first offender with a low BAC. Probation Wyoming has a one time diversion program called "Probation Before Sentencing". A person convicted of a 1st offense is not sentenced but placed on probation for 6 months, during which time they must participate in an alcohol education or treatment program according to their assessment. Upon successful completion the conviction is removed and the record is cleared. You may participate only once in this program. Fines $200 to $750 with no mandatory minimums. Community Service At the court's discretion as a condition of probation. License Suspension Wyoming has both pre-conviction administrative and post-conviction court-ordered suspensions with a mandatory minimum. For a first offender, the suspension period is 90 days. Hardship License Under certain conditions, hardship licenses may be granted. Test Refusal Assessment / Treatment Following conviction, alcohol assessment is a requirement for all offenders whose sentences are suspended. You may have an assessment as part of an alcohol program required by the licensing agency in order to obtain a hardship license. The court also takes the results of the assessment into consideration in final sentencing as part of any probation requirement. Assessments are conducted by private practitioners certified by the state. The cost ranges from $60-$150 and the offender usually pays. Under 21 If you are under 21 and your BAC was as little as .02% or greater, you will you're your license suspended and may be fined as much as $750. First-offense suspensions are for 90 days. Are You Really A First Offender? In Wyoming, the period of time in which a judge or administrator can review an offender's record (the "look-back" period) is 5 years. If you have had no DUI or related offense in the last five years, then you are considered a first offender. Insurance Your insurance rates will probably increase significantly, and the rates of your family members, and even perhaps of your employer m Home > State By State Help > Wyoming DUI DISCLAIMER : This website provides only general information intended for those charged with drunk driving offenses. The information and news items on the site are for information only. This information is not legal advice, nor is it intended to create any binding advisory relationship. Do not take action based upon this information unless you consult with an attorney or other specialist. © 2005 Drivers Research Institute All Rights Reserved Send eMail Advertise With Us
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