If you’ve been arrested in Gillette, WY, on a Friday night, you want to know what happens next. When will you get out? When will you see a judge? How much will your bond be? And do you need a lawyer right now, or can this wait until Monday? Right now, the most important thing…
Many people come to Wyoming to hunt. You might have traveled hundreds of miles, spent months planning the trip, and were looking forward to bringing home a successful hunt and some good memories. But now, you are back home with something you never expected: a Wyoming hunting citation. While Wyoming hunting violations have serious consequences,…
If you’re getting ready for a Labor Day road trip and wondering whether you might run into a DUI checkpoint in Wyoming, there is some good news. Wyoming doesn’t use sobriety checkpoints. Even though there are no Wyoming DUI checkpoints, that does not mean there will not be extra patrol cars on the road. During…
College life can be exciting, but sometimes, you can run into trouble. Many students find themselves cited for an MIP, arrested with a fake ID, or stopped with marijuana. Unfortunately, these charges are more than a ticket. You might be tempted to pay the fine, learn your lesson, and move on. But those actions can…
You might have received a call from a detective out of the blue. They might ask you to come in and clear things up. Sometimes, the police may have contacted your family, friends, or coworkers. These actions might seem like an investigation, but you haven’t been charged with anything. What happens if you are under…
Getting a Wyoming Game and Fish citation can be frustrating. You may think it is a hunting version of a speeding ticket. You pay the fine, deal with the paperwork, and move on. That’s not how it works. A Wyoming hunting citation can be a criminal charge, not a civil ticket. Depending on the violation,…
The right to be presumed innocent and the right to a lawyer are cornerstones of the American criminal justice system. The right to a lawyer is found in the Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution. It means that in any criminal case the accused has the right to be represented by a competent attorney. The right to…
Clients frequently ask what they can do to help achieve the best possible outcome in their criminal case. While hiring experienced counsel is critical, defendants also play an active role in how their case is ultimately presented in negotiations or at trial. In some matters, the defendant can make a strong case more difficult—or, as…
When most people think about criminal defense, they imagine going to trial, telling their story, and hoping the jury believes them. But in reality, defending a client in a criminal case is far more complex than simply sharing “your side of the story.” At Just Criminal Law, Christina Williams and legal storytelling specialist David Mann…
Facing criminal charges is stressful, and many people feel overwhelmed about what will happen when they first sit down with an attorney. At Just Criminal Law, we believe preparation and communication make all the difference. Here’s what you can expect during your first attorney meeting. A Team Approach Before meeting with one of our attorneys,…
