Criminal Charges

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Collateral Consequences - What They Are and How a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help

January 29th, 2020

Collateral consequences from a criminal charge include civil and administrative penalties which, according to statute, attach to a criminal conviction. These repercussions are not direct consequences, like jail time, fines, or probation, but nonethel… Read More

Wyoming Passes Legislation to Reduce Recidivism and Pay for Treatment Programs

November 26th, 2019

In February 2019, Governor Mark Gordon signed Justice Reinvestment legislation into law. The new laws, which include House Enrolled Act (HEA) 15, Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 19, SEA 50, and SEA 50 are intended to reduce the number of repeat offenders a… Read More

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Posting Bail in a Wyoming Criminal Case

November 18th, 2019

Posting bail allows someone who has been charged with a crime to get out of jail and remain out until they go to trial. Read More

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5 Reasons to Hire a Team of Criminal Defense Professionals

October 28th, 2019

There are a lot of criminal defense lawyers out there. If you’ve been charged with a crime in Wyoming, how do you know which one to pick? At the Just Criminal Law Group, our team of criminal defense professionals defends you against allegations tha… Read More

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Why Do I Need a Lawyer If I Plan to Plead Guilty?

October 3rd, 2019

Many people charged with a crime feel hopeless, believing that the best thing to do is to just enter a guilty plea and put the case behind them. They often wonder, “Why do I need a lawyer if I plan to plead guilty?” Others cite financial reasons,… Read More

What If I Lose My License But Continue to Drive (Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License)

September 5th, 2019

A person can lose their driver’s license for any number of reasons: maybe you were caught driving without insurance; maybe your license was suspended because you were charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI); maybe you you received too… Read More

10 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Lawyer in a Wyoming Criminal Case

June 4th, 2019

If you have been charged with a crime in Wyoming, your freedom could be at risk. Depending on the severity of the crime, you could be facing time in jail, the loss of your driver’s license, substantial fines and court costs, and a lifetime of secon… Read More

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5 Things You Need to Know About Your First Court Appearance

April 25th, 2019

If you were arrested in Wyoming, you should have been given a date for your first court appearance. If this is your first court appearance and you’re like most people, you’re probably nervous and don’t know what to expect. To reduce your stress… Read More

What Happens If You Fail to Appear for Court?

March 1st, 2019

If you were charged with a crime, even something as minor as a traffic ticket, you received a summons to appear in court. This is a legal document that commands your appearance in a specific court at a specified date and time. If you fail to show up… Read More

Overcharging in a Criminal Case

December 5th, 2018

Overcharging in a criminal case refers to a tactic used by law enforcement in which the police and prosecutor add additional charges against a defendant that they may or may not be able to prove if the case went to trial. Law enforcement does this to… Read More

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