Expungement & Rights Restoration in Wyoming

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    What Expungement Can and Can’t Do to Clear Your Record in Wyoming

    If you have a criminal record, even one from a long time ago, it can make it harder to get a job, rent an apartment, get a professional license, or own a gun. Wyoming’s expungement law lets people who have served their time seal certain criminal records from public view. This gives them a real chance to move on with their lives. If you have a criminal record and want to know if you can get it expunged, the first step is to talk to a lawyer who knows the law in Wyoming.

    What Wyoming’s Law on Expungement Really Does

    According to Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-1401 et seq. says that in Wyoming, expungement seals a criminal conviction from public records. This means that it won’t show up on standard background checks done by landlords or employers. It’s important to note that expungement doesn’t completely erase the record. Police, courts, and some licensing boards can still see it. Federal law, not state law, decides who can own a gun. This means that if you were convicted of a felony or a qualifying misdemeanor in Wyoming, your federal right to own a gun does not automatically come back after your record is cleared.

    Who Can Get Their Record Expunged in Wyoming

    The requirements for getting an expungement in Wyoming depend on the type of crime. For misdemeanors, you usually have to wait five years after your sentence is over, including probation, before you can be convicted of another crime. The waiting period is longer and the requirements are stricter for non-violent felonies. People in Wyoming generally can’t get their violent felonies or sex crimes erased. Arrests that didn’t lead to a conviction can be expunged on their own and are often easier to seal.

    Wyoming’s Restoration of Firearms Rights

    Wyoming law has a different way for some people to get their right to own guns back if they lost it because of a conviction in Wyoming. In Wyo. Stat. Under § 6-8-105, a person convicted of a non-violent felony may request the court to restore their gun rights after serving their sentence. But because federal law also controls who can own a gun, a state restoration does not automatically cancel federal bans. This is a legally complicated area, so we look at each case separately to give clients a clear picture of what restoration is really possible.

    Juvenile Records and Expungement in Wyoming

    When a person turns 18, their juvenile record in Wyoming is not automatically sealed. However, Wyoming law provides a way to expunge juvenile records in many cases. We can check whether you qualify and help you through the process if you have a juvenile record that is affecting your adult life, such as getting a job, a license, or a place to live. Call Just Criminal Law today to see if your record can be cleared and to learn more about the process for your case.

    Related Charges We Also Defend

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    Felonies Non-violent felony convictions may qualify for expungement after the applicable waiting period.
    Misdemeanors Many misdemeanor convictions are eligible for expungement in Wyoming.
    Drug Crimes Drug convictions are among the most common expungement cases we handle.
    DUI / DWI DUI expungement eligibility depends on the offense level and your history.
    Juvenile Crimes Juvenile records are not automatically sealed — expungement requires a petition.
    Gun Crimes Firearms rights restoration is a separate process from criminal record expungement.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Expungement in Wyoming

    It depends on what kind of felony it is. Under Wyo Stat. § 7-13-1401, non-violent felonies may be eligible for expungement after a waiting period, as long as you don’t get any more convictions and meet the other requirements. Most of the time, violent felonies and sexually transmitted diseases don’t qualify. It takes longer to get rid of a felony than a misdemeanor. We look at each case on its own. The charge alone doesn’t always make it clear if you are eligible, so it’s worth talking to us to find out where you stand.

    The process usually takes a few months after a petition is filed. In some cases, the court needs to notify law enforcement, prosecutors, and victims, and then set a hearing. The record will be sealed if no one objects and the court grants the petition. The whole process, from filing to final order, usually takes 90 to 180 days, but this can change depending on the county and court docket. We take care of everything for our clients.

    No, not automatically. Under Wyoming Stat. § 6-8-105, there is a separate petition process to regain your right to own guns for some felony convictions that don’t involve violence. Federal law, on the other hand, decides who can own guns on its own. This means that a Wyoming state court order restoring rights does not always override federal gun bans. In this area, state and federal gun laws really do interact in a complicated way. We always give our clients an honest assessment of what is and isn’t possible.

    No. Wyoming expungement makes the record private, so it won’t show up on background checks that employers and landlords use. But the record is still there. Law enforcement, courts, and some licensing boards can still see it. Also, if you are found guilty of another crime after the expunged conviction, it may be taken into account when deciding your sentence. Expungement is a useful and important step, but it’s important to know exactly what it does and doesn’t do.

    Yes, and this is usually the easiest case to get rid of. Under Wyoming law, you can get rid of arrests that didn’t lead to a conviction, like cases that were thrown out or where you were found not guilty. In general, the waiting time and requirements are less strict than they are for expungements of convictions. We can help you petition to have your arrest record sealed if it is affecting your life, even if you have never been convicted.

    For misdemeanor convictions, the usual waiting period is five years after the sentence is over, including any probation or supervision. The waiting period is longer, and the eligibility is more limited for felony convictions. You can’t get any more convictions during the waiting period. If you are found guilty of another crime, the clock starts over. We can figure out when you can file based on your conviction and sentence. We can also tell you when and if you should file.

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