At Just Criminal Law, we often get asked—What would a defense attorney do if they found themselves on the other side of the law? It’s a fascinating question, and recently, our very own Christina Williams took part in a role-play scenario to help break it down. In this mock situation, Christina is approached by a…
It’s advice we’ve given time and again: If you are approached by law enforcement, remain silent and ask for an attorney. But time after time, people talk—and it almost always works against them. So why don’t people stay silent, even when they know they should? In a recent video discussion between attorney Christina Williams and…
Being charged with a crime is a scary and overwhelming experience. If this is your first time being arrested, you almost certainly have questions. You may not know where to turn, and might not know whether you need a lawyer or how a lawyer can help. If you have been arrested before, the consequences of…
Wyoming’s “habitual offender” law, or “three strikes” law, imposes more severe penalties on people convicted of multiple crimes. Someone with two or more prior felony convictions who is convicted of a third felony for a violent crime faces a minimum of ten years up to a maximum sentence of life in prison. If you are…
Like many states, Wyoming classifies auto theft under its general theft statute. The penalty for an auto theft conviction varies depending on the circumstances of the crime, including the value of the vehicle and the defendant’s unique circumstances, including their criminal history. If you were charged with auto theft in Wyoming, it is crucial that…
Wyoming Minor in Possession law makes it illegal for someone under age 21 to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol. A conviction for Minor in Possession can lead to substantial fines. Many people charged with Minor in Possession also face charges for Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DWUI). If you or your…
A search warrant is a court order that allows the police to search a specific location for evidence that can be used to charge you with and convict you of a crime. To obtain a search warrant, police must convince a judge they have probable cause to believe you engaged in criminal activity. The police…
Reckless driving is a serious offense that carries significant penalties. If you were charged with reckless driving in Wyoming, the criminal defense team at Just Criminal Law can help. We can evaluate your situation, explain your options, and defend you against reckless driving charges. We will work to have the charges reduced, minimize the severity…
In 2020, the Wyoming legislature consolidated the crime of shoplifting with other theft offenses. Under Wyoming law: A person is guilty of theft if he knowingly takes, obtains, procures, retains or exercises control over or makes an unauthorized transfer of an interest in the property of another person without authorization or by threat or by…
The consequences of a criminal conviction can be severe for anyone. But if you are a U.S. immigrant, the results can have more far-reaching consequences that can be devastating. An immigrant who is convicted of a crime faces the possibility of having their application for naturalization denied, being excluded from admission to the United States,…
