Most people think of a fight as a bad night. You might get a misdemeanor or a fine. In Wyoming, the situation can change fast. What starts as an argument or a split-second reaction can turn into a felony charge with consequences that follow you for years. When it comes to aggravated assault charges in…
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 a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. If you were charged with…
The crime of assault can apply to a wide range of conduct, and the seriousness of the charges will often depend on the nature and severity of the victim’s injuries. If you caused or attempted to cause bodily injury to someone else, you will likely face charges of simple assault. Simple assault is usually charged…
Criminal assault occurs when a person unlawfully causes or attempts to cause bodily injury to another person. Criminal battery, which is often charged together with assault, is also a misdemeanor and occurs when a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person. The more serious crime of aggravated assault and battery is…
In Wyoming, criminal assault occurs when a person “having the present ability to do so…unlawfully attempts to cause injury to another.” Criminal battery occurs when a person “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person by use of physical force.” WY Stat §6-2-501. Aggravated assault and battery is a more serious crime that…
What It Is, How We Use It, and Why It Matters In a criminal assault case, the prosecution must prove certain elements of a crime to persuade a judge or jury to find in its favor and secure a conviction. This is done through the presentation of evidence. Legal evidence is anything that a judge…
Assault and battery are some of the most common charges of violent crime a person may face. Allegations of assault and battery can send your life in a direction you never expected, and you may be wondering how you will move forward. At the Just Criminal Law Legal Group, we routinely represent people who have…
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 have prior convictions for violent crimes against a household member. Assault Against a Household Member Can Lead…
If you have been charged with assault in Wyoming, there is a chance you could spend time in prison and have a felony conviction on your criminal record for the rest of your life. An experienced Wyoming criminal defense attorney can help you understand the charges against you and help minimize the penalties you might be facing. What…
Having a Wyoming assault charge expunged is the process or removing or sealing your criminal record from the public. Once you have successfully had your Wyoming assault charge expunged, you can truthfully answer, in limited circumstances, that you have not been charged with or convicted of an assault charge in Wyoming. If you were convicted of assault…
