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What is the Difference Between a Protective Order and a Restraining Order in Wyoming?
May 30th, 2024
Wyoming courts issue protective orders and restraining orders to protect victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. They are also issued in domestic relations cases to address possession of a shared residence, award temporary custod…
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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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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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How to Defend Against Charges of Domestic Violence
August 15th, 2022
Domestic violence is a significant problem in Wyoming and across the country. However, the way law enforcement and the courts handle allegations of domestic violence creates the very real and very serious possibility that many people are falsely accu…
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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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What To Do If You’ve Been Charged with Domestic Violence in Wyoming
April 15th, 2022
Allegations of domestic violence can rip a family apart. These are serious criminal charges, and a conviction could have lifelong consequences, including fines, jail time, and a profound impact on your family life. Fortunately, there are steps you ca…
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How Will a Domestic Violence Charge Affect My Divorce?
June 24th, 2020
Allegations of domestic violence are always troubling. But if you’ve been accused of domestic violence before or during a divorce, the consequences can be devastating. Protect yourself by working with a team of dedicated and experienced criminal de…
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Defenses to Wyoming Domestic Violence Allegations
April 10th, 2019
Allegations of domestic violence can give rise to a wide range of emotions, including anger, frustration, disbelief, and betrayal. Sometimes a domestic violence charge is the result of a misunderstanding. It could be something as simple as neighbors…
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A Wyoming Domestic Violence Conviction Could Mean Loss of Gun Rights
September 19th, 2018
A Wyoming domestic violence charge can be frustrating, and can trigger a complex set of emotions that include anger, fear, and embarrassment. In addition to the emotional consequences of domestic violence allegations and the very real fear of facing…
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Penalties for a Wyoming Domestic Violence Conviction
July 25th, 2018
Under Wyoming domestic violence laws, a person who commits an assault or battery against a member of the same household may be subject to stiffer penalties and a possible felony charge. The penalties are even higher if you prior convictions for viole…
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