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,…
Every state classifies crimes into felonies and misdemeanors. Legislators decide to classify a crime as a felony or misdemeanor based on the seriousness of the crime. More serious crimes are punished more severely, while less serious crimes carry a less severe punishment. To better understand the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor, it is…
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…
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…
Criminal charges carry the possibility of prison time, hefty fines, and driver’s license suspensions, as well as collateral consequences like increased insurance rates, difficulty finding a job or apartment, and being denied entrance into many colleges or technical programs. When faced with the potentially severe consequences of a criminal conviction, you need to choose the…
Beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest burden of proof in the American legal system. To find someone guilty, the Constitution requires that a person be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The burden of proof refers to the allegations a party must prove at trial to establish the facts that are in dispute. In…
If you have been charged with a crime, you are essentially entering a foreign world that you know little about. An experienced criminal defense attorney will serve as your guide, your protector, and your trusted advisor. What Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Do? During your personalized case review and strategy session, your criminal defense attorney…
