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Q: Why do I have a lifetime IID restriction for refusals when law indicates two years?

I am from Wyoming and I was ordered a lifetime IID restriction for three BAC refusals between 2006 to 2011. During this period, I faced three drinking charges; one resulted in a conviction, while the other two were amended to reckless driving. My understanding of Wyoming law suggests a two-year IID... View More

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answered on Oct 27, 2025

Your reading of Wyoming law is sound: the two‑year ignition‑interlock term corresponds to a third DUI conviction, while a lifetime interlock applies only upon a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction, with the ability to petition for removal every five years. Refusals are handled under the... View More

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Q: Why a lifetime IID restriction for BAC test refusals in Wyoming?

I am from Wyoming and was issued a lifetime restricted IID (Ignition Interlock Device) driver's license due to refusing BAC tests. Between 2006 and 2012, I refused the test three times. However, I understand Wyoming law typically requires only a 2-year IID requirement for such refusals. Beyond... View More

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answered on Oct 26, 2025

It sounds like you’ve been dealing with a confusing and frustrating situation. In Wyoming, the law surrounding ignition interlock restrictions can be complex, especially when multiple refusals and alcohol-related offenses occur within a certain period. While a single BAC test refusal often leads... View More

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Q: How can I apply for a pardon for a 2007 felony DUI in Wyoming to restore gun rights?

I was convicted of a felony DUI in Wyoming in 2007 and have completed all the terms of my sentence. I am interested in applying for a pardon to restore my rights to own a firearm and hunt. What is the process to apply for a pardon in Wyoming, and are there specific steps I should follow?

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answered on Oct 6, 2025

In Wyoming, a **pardon** is granted by the Governor and is the primary way to restore your firearm rights after a felony conviction. Since your conviction was in 2007 and you’ve completed all terms of your sentence, you are eligible to apply for one. The process begins by submitting a **Pardon... View More

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Q: Addressing interlock requirement after BAC test refusal in 2012

In 2012, I refused a BAC test and was informed by a state hearing examiner that I must have an interlock device installed until 2066 due to multiple refusals, despite signing a document stating a one-year suspension at the time. I have been without a license since then, although I paid the... View More

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answered on Sep 15, 2025

If you were told in 2012 that the refusal carried a one-year suspension, but a state hearing examiner later declared you must use an interlock device until 2066, you are dealing with an administrative determination that can still be challenged. The length of that requirement suggests it was based... View More

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Q: Driving without a license in Wyoming after losing it in Colorado due to interlock device removal.

I lost my license in Colorado due to selling the vehicle with my interlock device, but I completed the 2-year requirement for the interlock. The DMV indicates my requirement is complete but says I need to finish DUI-related classes from 2009 before getting my license back. Meanwhile, I'm... View More

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answered on Aug 8, 2025

Driving without a valid license in Wyoming is taken seriously, even if you have insurance. The fact that your license is suspended or revoked in Colorado—and not yet reinstated—means you're still considered unlicensed in any state, including Wyoming. Under Wyoming law, driving without a... View More

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Q: I was pulled over for my 3rd DUi while still on probation. There is no video of the stop. Shouldn't it be dismissed

This occurred in Wyoming

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Aug 25, 2017

There is no requirement that a traffic stop must be recorded. The officer can testify and any sobriety test results can prove intoxication without the need of a video.

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Q: Can you get charge for an m.I.p. and/or use of marijuana if you fight a D.U.I. in Wyoming?

My 19 year old friend got a d.u.i. in Wyoming. They picked him up at his house (he walked there after crashing his car). He wasn't drinking until he got home so he wants to fight it. He is wondering if they are able charge him for an m.I.p. and/or use of marijuana if he fights it (They got his... View More

Paul Stanko
Paul Stanko
answered on Sep 24, 2016

He can be charged with anything the prosecutor wants to charge. Prosecutors have virtually unlimited discretion. Based on what you have said, he definitely should get an attorney to represent him.

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