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Understanding Search Warrants
December 26th, 2022
Many criminal cases rely almost entirely on evidence obtained during a search. If the police performed the search under a warrant, the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution applies and requires that police officers meet specific criteria before t…
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How a Lawyer Can Help with Your Criminal Case
November 30th, 2022
Wyoming criminal law is complicated, and the consequences of a conviction can be severe. If you have been charged with a crime, the stakes are high. The criminal defense team at Just Criminal Law can help by providing advice, explaining the law, and…
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Social Media and Your Criminal Case
October 28th, 2022
Social media has become a part of everyday life. We use sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, Instagram, and others to keep up with friends and family, network with business contacts, generate income, and share our lives. These platforms p…
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Requirements for a Search Warrant
August 19th, 2022
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. In most cases, this means that the government needs a warrant to search or seize your property. To be reasonable, a…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Protective Orders in Wyoming
June 6th, 2022
A protective order is issued in a criminal case and prohibits the person named in the order from coming within a certain distance of the person who is protected by the order. When someone violates a protective order, they can be charged with a crime…
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Character Evidence in a Wyoming Criminal Trial
February 14th, 2022
The rules of evidence can play a key role in the outcome of a criminal case. If your criminal defense lawyer successfully argues to have certain evidence excluded, neither the judge nor the jury can consider it when deciding whether you are guilty of…
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Top 10 Rights Police Don’t Want You to Know
December 22nd, 2021
Many people simply don’t understand the rights that are guaranteed to them under the Constitution, how these rights impact the level of compliance that is required when they interact with law enforcement, and what to do when approached by police of…
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What Is Pleading the Fifth and When to Use It
November 11th, 2021
Under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, a person cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about him- or herself. Specifically, the Fifth Amendment states: No person shall be held to answer for a…
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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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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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