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Penalties When a DWUI Causes an Accident
November 26th, 2024
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…
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Categories: DUI / DWUI / Drunk Driving
Should I Let the Police Search My Car?
November 12th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
When Should You Contact a Wyoming Criminal Defense Lawyer?
October 31st, 2024
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.…
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Categories: Criminal Defense Attorneys
Penalties for Theft
October 10th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
What Happens If I Violate My Probation?
October 7th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
Minor Charged with DWUI in Wyoming
September 18th, 2024
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…
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Categories: DUI / DWUI / Drunk Driving
Wyoming Habitual Offender Laws
August 27th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Criminal Defense Attorneys
What Are the Penalties for a Drug Crime Conviction?
August 13th, 2024
Wyoming drug crime laws are identified in the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act, which categorizes drugs into different schedules according to their potential for abuse and whether they have an accepted medical use. The penalties for a Wyoming drug c…
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Categories: Drug Charges
Auto Theft Defense
August 5th, 2024
Like many states, Wyoming classifies auto theft under its general theft statute. The penalty for an auto theft conviction varies depending on the circumstances of the crime, including the value of the vehicle and the defendant’s unique circumstance…
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Categories: Criminal Defense Attorneys
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
July 24th, 2024
Wyoming Minor in Possession law makes it illegal for someone under age 21 to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol. A conviction for Minor in Possession can lead to substantial fines. Many people charged with Minor in Possession also face charges for…
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Categories: Criminal Defense Attorneys
