DUI Penalties
W.S. 31-5-233 — 0.08, or under the influence; rising jail on each offense within ten years
No one drives or has actual physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, or 0.08 or more measured within two hours after a lawful arrest from a valid traffic stop, or while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to a degree that makes them incapable of safely driving.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
| Offense within ten years | Jail | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Offense within ten yearsFirst | JailUp to six months | FineUp to $750 |
| Offense within ten yearsSecond | JailSeven days to six months | Fine$200 to $750 |
| Offense within ten yearsThird | Jail30 days to six months | Fine$750 to $3,000 |
| Offense within ten yearsFourth or later | JailA felony, up to seven years | FineUp to $10,000 |
Every person convicted gets a substance use disorder assessment. Causing serious bodily injury is a felony of up to ten years and a fine of $2,000 to $5,000. A first conviction at 0.15 or more also brings six months of driving only with an ignition interlock.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 31-5-233 — Driving or having control of vehicle while under influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances; penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.