Blog: #LadyJustice Speaks

Going Back to Jail

What Happens If I Violate My Probation?

If you were charged with a crime, especially if it was a first offense, you may have been placed on probation. When a judge places someone on probation, they impose conditions of probation, such as not committing any new offenses, no drugs or alcohol… Read More
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Underage drinking

Minor Charged with DWUI in Wyoming

Wyoming is a zero-tolerance state when it comes to minors and drunk driving. A minor charged with Driving While Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol faces penalties similar to those that would be imposed on an adult facing similar charges. For a f… Read More
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Wyoming Habitual Offender Laws

Wyoming’s “habitual offender” law, or “three strikes” law, imposes more severe penalties on people convicted of multiple crimes. Someone with two or more prior felony convictions who is convicted of a third felony for a violent crime faces… Read More
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Drug addiction

What Are the Penalties for a Drug Crime Conviction?

Wyoming drug crime laws are identified in the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act, which categorizes drugs into different schedules according to their potential for abuse and whether they have an accepted medical use. The penalties for a Wyoming drug c… Read More
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Categories: Drug Charges
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Auto Theft Defense

Like many states, Wyoming classifies auto theft under its general theft statute. The penalty for an auto theft conviction varies depending on the circumstances of the crime, including the value of the vehicle and the defendant’s unique circumstance… Read More
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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Wyoming Minor in Possession law makes it illegal for someone under age 21 to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol. A conviction for Minor in Possession can lead to substantial fines. Many people charged with Minor in Possession also face charges for… Read More
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Search Warrant Requirements

A search warrant is a court order that allows the police to search a specific location for evidence that can be used to charge you with and convict you of a crime. To obtain a search warrant, police must convince a judge they have probable cause to b… Read More
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Drug trafficking

What To Do If You Were Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana?

There is a significant difference between being charged with possession of illegal drugs for personal use and being charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute them. Under Wyoming law, drug trafficking, also known as possession with in… Read More
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Categories: Drug Charges, Marijuana
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What Constitutes a Deadly Weapon for Purposes of an Assault Charge?

In Wyoming, assault and battery is considered a violent crime. Assault and battery involving a deadly weapon, known as “aggravated assault” in Wyoming, is one of the most serious assault charges a person can face. Aggravated assault in Wyoming is… Read More
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Categories: Assault & Battery
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Defense Against Charges of Cybercrime and Online Identity Theft

Cybercrime charges have become more commonplace as people conduct more of their lives online. To keep up with changing technologies, state and federal lawmakers continue to create new categories of crimes, like hacking, phishing, and internet fraud.… Read More
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