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Top 5 Facts About Miranda Rights
June 1st, 2021
The United States Supreme Court decided Miranda v. Arizona in 1966. In that case, the court ruled that when a suspect is in custody and is going to be interrogated, the police must give the suspect specific legal warnings regarding their 5th Amendmen…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
What Is Admission by Silence?
April 29th, 2021
Admission by silence occurs when a defendant’s silence in the face of an accusation is used against him in court. Admission by silence is only admissible in limited circumstances. However, it is important to know when silence can be used against yo…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
Wyoming Search and Seizure Laws: What You Need to Know
April 6th, 2021
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and part…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
Wyoming Criminal Defense Against Marijuana Possession Charges
March 15th, 2021
Despite a nation-wide trend towards legalization, Wyoming still classifies marijuana as a controlled substance. If you were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in Wyoming, you face serious penalties. But an experienced criminal defense…
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Categories: Marijuana
Degrees of DWUI in Wyoming and South Dakota
February 15th, 2021
In Wyoming and South Dakota, you can be charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DUI / DWUI) if you have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08% or greater, if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or are under the influence of alcoho…
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Categories: DUI / DWUI / Drunk Driving
Wyoming Guide: How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help
January 29th, 2021
If you have been charged with a crime, you are essentially entering a foreign world that you know little about. An experienced criminal defense attorney will serve as your guide, your protector, and your trusted advisor. What Does a Criminal Defense…
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Categories: Criminal Defense Attorneys
Wyoming Guide: Background Check Requirements for Buying and Selling a Gun
January 11th, 2021
There are complex state and federal regulations that govern buying and owning a firearm. Keeping track of these laws is important for people who exercise their Second Amendment rights to possess a gun. If you wish to purchase a firearm in Wyoming, di…
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Categories: Firearms / Gun Rights
Resisting Arrest and Obstruction of Justice
December 29th, 2020
Charges of resisting arrest and obstruction of justice are serious, and the penalties can be severe. Prosecutors take these cases seriously and will pursue them aggressively, especially if a police officer was injured or killed. But an experienced cr…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
Can an Off-Duty Police Officer Arrest You in Wyoming?
December 18th, 2020
Police officers who are on-duty, in uniform, displaying a badge, and carrying lethal and non-lethal weapons issued by the police department are clearly engaging in law enforcement duties and acting “under color of law.” But what about police offi…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
What To Expect at a Bail Hearing
November 30th, 2020
Anytime you appear in court, it is useful to understand the nature of the hearing, who will be present, what the court is expected to address, and what is expected of you as a defendant. If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, before you…
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Categories: Criminal Charges - General Questions
