Blogs by Steven Titus & Associates, P.C.
Landlord Liability Laws in Wyoming
In Wyoming, the responsibilities of landlords are detailed in Wyoming Statutes 1-21-1201 through 1-21-1211. State statutes also lay out your rights as a renter. For example, you have the right to a habitable home that satisfies basic structural, health, and safety standards, and is in a good state of repair.
Despite the many responsibilities landlords have, sometimes they don’t hold up their end of the agreement. If your landlord does not maintain the property and you are injured as a result, you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit.
Do You Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test in Wyoming?
When facing a DUI charge in Wyoming, a critical piece of evidence is how you perform on the Field Sobriety Test (FST). The test helps the police officer to determine if you are physically or mentally impaired by alcohol or drugs.
FSTs are controversial because they are not always accurate. With the help of an experienced Gillette DUI lawyer, it is sometimes possible to have your FST performance excluded at trial.
What to Do After an accident at a Wyoming Vacation Property
Wyoming is a favorite destination for tourists and visitors, who come to enjoy the fresh air, open spaces, to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, state parks, and spending time in the beautiful outdoors.
Families and friends may arrange a to visit the state, renting property from an individual, Airbnb, hotel, lodge, or other property. A vacation can become a nightmare when someone gets injured – but who is responsible? If someone was injured at a vacation property in Wyoming, the facts should be reviewed by an attorney to determine if the property owner could be liable and held accountable.
Challenging a DUI Breath Test in Wyoming
If you are charged with drunk driving in Wyoming, you are at risk of losing your right to drive. Under Wyoming’s implied consent laws, when driving a motor vehicle, you are considered to have given your consent for breath, blood, or urine testing. When drunk driving is suspected, a breath test is performed, and in some cases, blood testing.
Taking Effective Auto Accident Photos
An automobile accident can be very traumatic. After calling 911, you will want to make sure that you and all your passengers are getting all the medical attention they need. When you get a chance, it’s also important to collect contact information from all other drivers involved in the accident and any witnesses.
What to Do When You’re Accused of Domestic Violence
False accusations of domestic violence happen every day. People falsely accuse domestic partners for several reasons, such as anger and revenge, or to get the upper hand in divorce proceedings or a child custody battle. If you are facing accusations of domestic violence, it is important to act quickly to get a skilled criminal defense attorney in your corner. Effective legal representation early in the case can make a significant difference in the outcome.
How Do Successive DUIs Stack Up in Wyoming?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calls impaired driving a “major problem” in the state of Wyoming. In as recent as 2019, individuals charged with DUIs made up 27.78% of all arrests across the state, with an average reported blood alcohol content of 0.16%. These DUI arrests primarily affected those in the 26-30 year-old age range. The fatality rate associated with DUIs in Wyoming was “significantly higher” than the national average in 2017 as well. When you are arrested for a DUI in Wyoming, this is the backdrop of what you’re up against.
Self-Defense and Reasonable Force in Wyoming
In Wyoming, self-defense is legally defined as “reasonable defensive force that is necessary to prevent injury or loss.” According to this standard, there are times when a defendant can use self-defense to avoid prosecution in cases of assault or battery, but this defense is strictly limited, and defendants should not think of self-defense as a “get-out-of-jail-free” card.
Wyoming Personal Injury Claims 101
Wyoming has approximately 576,800 residents. Though this population may be much smaller compared to other states, a significant number of accidents happen yearly. As a result, personal injury claims in Wyoming can get expensive, and an experienced attorney can help you pay your medical bills and earn you compensation for your damages. Our professional team at Steven Titus & Associates P.C. can be contacted at (307) 257-7800. We will fight firmly for a payout you can be satisfied with.
How Right-of-Way Impacts Your Insurance Claim
Any violation of traffic laws can play a role in liability assignment for a car accident claim. In Wyoming, a driver whose negligence caused a crash may be held liable for resulting injuries. Failure to yield the right-of-way is a type of traffic violation that often results in accidents. Insurance companies investigate collisions to determine who had the right-of-way and who may be liable for the crash.
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