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Top 10 Questions About Wyoming Assault Charges
March 12th, 2024
Criminal assault covers a wide range of conduct and can be charged in situations involving bar fights, domestic disputes, or unwanted sexual encounters. Regardless of your circumstances, an assault charge is serious, and a conviction could change you…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
How To Defend Against Shoplifting Charges
March 5th, 2024
In 2020, the Wyoming legislature consolidated the crime of shoplifting with other theft offenses. Under Wyoming law: A person is guilty of theft if he knowingly takes, obtains, procures, retains or exercises control over or makes an unauthorized tran…
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Categories: Criminal Defense Attorneys
What To Do When Someone Takes Out a Domestic Violence Protective Order
February 19th, 2024
A domestic violence protective order is an injunction issued to protect victims of domestic violence from abuse by someone with whom they had a close personal relationship. A domestic violence protective order prevents that person from taking actions…
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Categories: Domestic Violence Charges
When Does a DWUI Become a Felony?
February 12th, 2024
Any DWUI (Driving While Under the Influence) charge is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. Most DWUI offenses are misdemeanors, punishable by fines and not more than one year in jail. But in certain circumstances, a DWUI charge can be a…
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Categories: DUI / DWUI / Drunk Driving
Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
February 5th, 2024
The consequences of a criminal conviction can be severe for anyone. But if you are a U.S. immigrant, the results can have more far-reaching consequences that can be devastating. An immigrant who is convicted of a crime faces the possibility of having…
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Categories: Criminal Defense Attorneys
When There’s a Warrant for Your Arrest
December 5th, 2023
An arrest warrant is a court-issued document that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest the person named in the warrant and bring them to court. A judge can issue an arrest warrant for various reasons, including a defendant’s failure to app…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
What’s the Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor?
November 13th, 2023
Every state classifies crimes into felonies and misdemeanors. Legislators decide to classify a crime as a felony or misdemeanor based on the seriousness of the crime. More serious crimes are punished more severely, while less serious crimes carry a l…
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Categories: Criminal Defense Attorneys
What You Need to Know About Claiming Self-Defense in Charges of Assault
October 30th, 2023
The crime of assault can apply to a wide range of conduct, and the seriousness of the charges will often depend on the nature and severity of the victim’s injuries. If you caused or attempted to cause bodily injury to someone else, you will likely…
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Categories: Assault & Battery
Defending Against Charges of Sexual Assault
October 23rd, 2023
Wyoming takes sexual assault crimes seriously and prosecutes these cases aggressively. The mere allegation of sexual assault can cause significant damage to your reputation and can change your life forever. A sexual assault conviction can result in s…
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Categories: Sexual Assault Charges
10 Things You Need to Know About Domestic Violence Charges
October 9th, 2023
Domestic violence charges are serious, and a conviction could have lifelong consequences, including fines and jail time, and a profound effect on your family and your life. Once the police have been called to a domestic dispute, prosecutors are unlik…
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Categories: Domestic Violence Charges
