A felony conviction means the loss of several civil rights, including the right to vote, the right to own a firearm, the right to serve on a jury, and, in some cases, the right to hold public office. Convicted felons also forfeit some of their Fourth Amendment protections and may be subject to warrantless searches…
Neither alcohol nor THC are inherently ‘better’ for your brain. Both substances can have adverse effects and cause intoxication, which can lead to charges for drunk driving or other criminal offenses. However, THC and alcohol each have different effects on the brain. The specific effects of THC or alcohol on the brain will vary based…
If you were arrested and charged with a crime, you may face the possibility of being sentenced to prison. Going to prison is a challenging and life-altering experience. While individual experiences vary depending on the person, facility, and the length of the sentence, there are common elements of a prison sentence. Here, we address the…
Probation is common as part of a criminal sentence, especially for a first offense. It is often imposed instead of sending a defendant to jail. If you were placed on probation, it is important that you understand the terms of the probation and what you can and cannot do. If you do not follow the…
In the United States, police can only search your car if they have a warrant, probable cause, or your permission. If the police do not have a valid reason to search your vehicle and they ask for your consent, you should politely but clearly decline to provide it. During any interaction with the police, remember…
In Wyoming, the crime of theft occurs when a person “knowingly takes, obtains, procures, retains, or exercises control over…the property of another person without authorization or by threat or by deception, [and] he: Intends to deprive the other person of the use or benefit of the property; Knowingly uses, receives, conceals, abandons, or disposes of…
If you were charged with a crime in Wyoming or South Dakota, especially a first-time offense, you may have been placed on probation. When a judge imposes probation, they set specific conditions you must follow—such as avoiding new criminal activity, abstaining from drugs or alcohol, and keeping your probation officer updated on your address or…
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. Likewise, law enforcement agents and prosecutors apply traditional laws in new and unique ways to prosecute people for…
When someone has committed a crime, the judge may place them on probation as part of their sentence. When a judge places a defendant on probation, they often impose requirements such as not committing any new offenses, not consuming drugs or alcohol, and updating your probation officer on changes to your address. The consequences of…
Having a criminal record will almost certainly affect a new criminal case. A prior conviction can result in more serious charges, or the prosecutor might refuse to offer a plea bargain. Your criminal record can also affect your new case if you go to trial. If you have prior criminal convictions and were charged with…
