HB 239: DUI – Penalties
2007 General Session

Sponsor: Rep. Erin Mercer (R-H53, Gillette); co-sponsors Reps. Bob Brechtel (R-H38, Casper), Owen Petersen (R-H19, Mountain View), Lorraine Quarberg (R-H28, Thermopolis), Lisa Shepperson (R-H58, Casper) and Sens. Pat Aullman (R-S16, Thayne), Drew Perkins (R-S29, Casper)

HB 239 would increase the penalties against persons convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol.

The penalty for a first conviction would be increased to imprisonment up to one year (from the current six months) and/or a fine up to $1,000 (from the current $750).

A second conviction within five years would lead to imprisonment of at least 60 days, with a maximum of one year. In addition, a fine of at least $750 but not more than $3,000 would be assessed.

The penalty for a third or fourth conviction within seven years, or a fifth or subsequent conviction in a lifetime, would be a felony conviction with a fine up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to ten years.