Criminal assault covers a wide range of conduct and can be charged in situations involving bar fights, domestic disputes, or unwanted sexual encounters. Regardless of your circumstances, an assault charge is serious, and a conviction could change your life. To defend against a Wyoming assault charge, you need an experienced criminal defense team on your…
An arrest warrant is a court-issued document that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest the person named in the warrant and bring them to court. A judge can issue an arrest warrant for various reasons, including a defendant’s failure to appear in court or after law enforcement officers have presented credible evidence showing there is…
The Fourth Amendment prohibits unlawful police searches and generally prohibits a search of your vehicle by the police. However, there are circumstances where police can lawfully search your car without a warrant. Understanding Search Warrants The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a search warrant is required whenever a person has a “legitimate expectation of…
When people hear “resisting arrest,” many think of a high-speed chase or someone who fights with the police and physically refuses to comply. But in Wyoming, the crime of resisting arrest is much broader than that and can encompass almost any actions you take to oppose a police officer’s instructions. Under Wyoming law, resisting arrest…
Many criminal cases rely almost entirely on evidence obtained during a search. If the police performed the search under a warrant, the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution applies and requires that police officers meet specific criteria before they can lawfully perform a search. If police fail to follow the proper procedure, the search and…
Wyoming criminal law is complicated, and the consequences of a conviction can be severe. If you have been charged with a crime, the stakes are high. The criminal defense team at Just Criminal Law can help by providing advice, explaining the law, and protecting your rights. We also provide psychological support during this difficult time…
Social media has become a part of everyday life. We use sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, Instagram, and others to keep up with friends and family, network with business contacts, generate income, and share our lives. These platforms provide us with a megaphone we can use to share our thoughts and lives with…
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. In most cases, this means that the government needs a warrant to search or seize your property. To be reasonable, a search must be supported by probable cause, and a judge must issue a…
A protective order is issued in a criminal case and prohibits the person named in the order from coming within a certain distance of the person who is protected by the order. When someone violates a protective order, they can be charged with a crime and will face criminal penalties. If someone has taken out…
The rules of evidence can play a key role in the outcome of a criminal case. If your criminal defense lawyer successfully argues to have certain evidence excluded, neither the judge nor the jury can consider it when deciding whether you are guilty of the crime charged. Similarly, if the judge or jury is allowed…
