Penalties for a Wyoming Domestic Violence Conviction

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 violent crimes against a household member.

Assault Against a Household Member Can Lead to a Charge of Wyoming Domestic Violence

For purposes of the Wyoming domestic violence statute, a household member includes:

• A current or former spouse of the accused
• An adult with whom the alleged offender resides or previously resided
• A parent or adult child of the alleged offender
• A person with whom the alleged offender has a child
• A person whom the alleged offender is dating or has previously dated

Wyoming domestic violence charges are used to enhance a charge of assault and battery. If the injuries sustained by the victim are more serious than minor scrapes and bruises, the offender will be charged with domestic violence under Wyoming’s aggravated assault statute, which is a felony punishable by between one and twenty years in prison.

Penalties for a Wyoming Domestic Violence Conviction

If the offender committed a simple assault and battery against a household member, the penalties are the same as for an assault and battery against a non-household member:

• A conviction for simple assault is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $75
• A conviction for simple battery can result in a fine of up to $750 and up to 6 months in prison

If the alleged offender has prior convictions for assault and battery, aggravated assault, child abuse, or reckless endangerment of a household member within the last 5 years the penalties are:

• For simple assault against a household member - up to 6 months in prison, a fine of up to $750, or both
• For simple battery against a household member - up to 1 year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both

Felony assault and battery against a household member can result in up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.

Penalties for a Wyoming Domestic Violence Conviction Are Severe

A conviction for domestic violence assault and battery is serious and will stay on your criminal record. If you are later convicted of another crime, your conviction for domestic violence assault and battery will be used to enhance the punishments in the later crime. And a domestic violence conviction can make it more difficult to get a job or rent a house or an apartment.

By working with a skilled and experienced Wyoming criminal defense attorney, you improve your chances of beating the charge or, at a minimum, having the charges against you and your sentence reduced.

Felony assault and battery against a household member is a serious crime, and a conviction can seriously impact your life. You face a lengthy prison sentence and will likely face difficulty finding employment. The team of criminal defense professionals at Wyoming Criminal Law Group will investigate the charges against you, defend you against a charge of domestic violence, and protect your rights.

Just Criminal Law - Your Defense Against Wyoming Domestic Violence Charges

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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this article is offered for educational purposes only. This information is not offered as legal advice. A person accused of a crime should always consult with an attorney before making decisions that have legal consequences.