Schneider v. State
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The Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the district court denying Defendant's request for a hearing to show cause and denying his application to remove an interlock device in his car, holding that the district court erred and abused its discretion by denying Defendant's request for a hearing.
After he received his tenth driving under the influence (DUI) conviction Defendant was required to operate only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device. After eight years of sobriety, Defendant applied to the district court to have the interlock removed pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. 31-5-233(f)(v) and requested a hearing to show cause. The district court denied both requests without explanation. The Supreme Court reversed, holding (1) section 31-5-233(f)(v) requires a court to hold a hearing to allow a defendant to show good cause after he has made a prima facie showing for relief; and (2) the district court was not required to make findings of fact and explain its reasoning.
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