Chain of custody refers to the documentation that tracks the control, transfer, testing, and storage of evidence in a criminal case. In Wyoming and South Dakota, this process is governed by each state’s rules of evidence and police agency protocols. Evidence may include DNA samples, photographs, documents, personal items, drugs, weapons, or bodily fluids taken…
The Importance of Jury Selection Many lawyers consider jury selection in a criminal case to be the most important part of the trial. With a sympathetic jury, a client with a difficult case can be found Not Guilty. On the other hand, a client with a solid case can lose with a jury that is…
Being arrested and charged with a crime can feel scary. If this is your first time in court, you may have questions about what to expect at your initial appearance. At Just Criminal Law, our team of criminal defense professionals is here to answer your questions, offer support, and be by your side from your…
To convict someone of a Wyoming DWUI, prosecutors must present reliable, relevant evidence that was properly gathered and is legally admissible in court. Evidence that does not meet these standards should not be considered by the judge or jury in a Wyoming DWUI case and must be excluded. But knowing what evidence is admissible in…
A Wyoming felony conviction carries significant penalties, including hefty fines, court costs, and jail time. You also lose many of your civil rights, including the right to vote, the right to serve on a jury, the right to hold office, and the right to own a gun. Once your sentence is complete, you may be…
People facing criminal charges often wonder if the cost of hiring a lawyer is worth it, especially if they plan to plead guilty or think they’re guilty. Many people believe they should just enter a guilty plea, take their punishment, and try to get on with life as best as possible. Others believe that hiring…
If You Are Under Investigation the Police Are Not There to Help Even if you haven’t committed a crime, it is dangerous to speak to the police without a lawyer. You could make a mistake that a police officer could misinterpret as a lie; the police officer might misremember the question he asked or your…
If your criminal record is making it more difficult to get a job, find an apartment, or get accepted into college or a trade school, a criminal expungement might be right for you. But don’t try to do it alone – the experienced team of criminal defense professionals at Just Criminal Law is here to…
Receiving a call from a police officer who says they “just want to talk” is unsettling at best, and terrifying at worst. If you have been contacted by the police and they tell you they “just want to talk,” contact a lawyer first. Hiring a lawyer could be the difference between you walking out of…
High school and college students who have been accused of a crime not only face the legal consequences of a criminal conviction; they must also contend with how a criminal conviction will impact them at school, and the long-term implications of having a criminal record. Students Accused or Convicted of a Crime Face Short-term and…
