A Criminal Record Can Mean Higher Fines and Longer Sentences If you have a criminal record and are charged with another crime, you face the possibility of enhanced penalties, including higher fines and a longer sentence than someone who is a first-time offender. A slight record, like one or two misdemeanors or a conviction from…
People who have been convicted of a crime in Wyoming do not always need to go to jail. In certain circumstances, alternatives to jail may be available, especially for first-time non-violent offenders. Juvenile Diversion Programs Juvenile diversion programs in Wyoming are fairly common. One goal of the juvenile justice system, of course, is to punish…
What Are Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction? Collateral consequences from a criminal charge include civil and administrative penalties which, according to statute, attach to a criminal conviction. These repercussions are not direct consequences, like jail time, fines, or probation, but nonetheless can have a significant impact on your life if you are facing criminal…
In February 2019, Governor Mark Gordon signed Justice Reinvestment legislation into law. The new laws, which include House Enrolled Act (HEA) 15, Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 19, SEA 50, and SEA 50 are intended to reduce the number of repeat offenders and reduce costs associated with incarceration. These changes will reduce the frequency with which…
Do You Need to Work with a Bondsman if You’ve Been Arrested? Posting bail allows someone who has been charged with a crime to get out of jail and remain out until they go to trial. Bail is the money deposited with a court that persuades a judge to allow a person to be released…
There are a lot of criminal defense lawyers out there. If you’ve been charged with a crime in Wyoming, how do you know which one to pick? At the Just Criminal Law Group, our team of criminal defense professionals defends you against allegations that you committed a crime. Here we explain why you should hire…
Many people charged with a crime feel hopeless, believing that the best thing to do is to just enter a guilty plea and put the case behind them. They often wonder, “Why do I need a lawyer if I plan to plead guilty?” Others cite financial reasons, thinking it seems like a waste of money…
A person can lose their driver’s license for any number of reasons: maybe you were caught driving without insurance; maybe your license was suspended because you were charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI); maybe you you received too many traffic tickets. Whatever the reason, driving with a revoked or suspended driver’s license is…
If you have been charged with a crime in Wyoming, your freedom could be at risk. Depending on the severity of the crime, you could be facing time in jail, the loss of your driver’s license, substantial fines and court costs, and a lifetime of secondary consequences such as missing out on job opportunities or…
If you were arrested in Wyoming, you should have been given a date for your first court appearance. If this is your first court appearance and you’re like most people, you’re probably nervous and don’t know what to expect. To reduce your stress level, here are five things you should know before your first court…
