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What To Do If You Were Charged with a Probation Violation

Probation is common as part of a criminal sentence, especially for a first offense. It is often imposed instead of sending a defendant to jail. If you were placed on probation, it is important that you understand the terms of the probation and what y… Read More
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Can I Expunge My Criminal Record?

Life with a criminal record is not easy. A conviction can make it difficult to find a job, rent a home, or seek a professional license to advance your career. If you have a felony or misdemeanor conviction and are struggling to overcome these hurdles… Read More
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How a Lawyer Can Help If You Were Charged with Domestic Violence

Allegations of domestic violence can be scary, hurtful, and embarrassing. They are often accompanied by fear of the unknown and what might happen next. Even if you believe the allegations of domestic violence are without merit, you must take them ser… Read More
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Penalties When a DWUI Causes an Accident

Being involved in an accident while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious criminal offense that can carry enhanced penalties. If you are convicted, the punishment can be severe, especially if someone was injured or killed. To d… Read More
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Should I Let the Police Search My Car?

In the United States, police can only search your car if they have a warrant, probable cause, or your permission. If the police do not have a valid reason to search your vehicle and they ask for your consent, you should politely but clearly decline t… Read More
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When Should You Contact a Wyoming Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Being charged with a crime is a scary and overwhelming experience. If this is your first time being arrested, you almost certainly have questions. You may not know where to turn, and might not know whether you need a lawyer or how a lawyer can help.… Read More
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Penalties for Theft

In Wyoming, the crime of theft occurs when a person “knowingly takes, obtains, procures, retains or exercises control over…the property of another person without authorization or by threat or by deception, [and] he: Intends to deprive the other p… Read More
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What Happens If I Violate My Probation?

If you were charged with a crime, especially if it was a first offense, you may have been placed on probation. When a judge places someone on probation, they impose conditions of probation, such as not committing any new offenses, no drugs or alcohol… Read More
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Minor Charged with DWUI in Wyoming

Wyoming is a zero-tolerance state when it comes to minors and drunk driving. A minor charged with Driving While Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol faces penalties similar to those that would be imposed on an adult facing similar charges. For a f… Read More
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Wyoming Habitual Offender Laws

Wyoming’s “habitual offender” law, or “three strikes” law, imposes more severe penalties on people convicted of multiple crimes. Someone with two or more prior felony convictions who is convicted of a third felony for a violent crime faces… Read More
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