Drug charges are never simple. And when you’re in the middle of a case, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what comes next. Whether it starts with a traffic stop or a knock at your door, once you’re charged, one of the first questions is whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or a felony….
As of mid-2025, marijuana remains illegal in Wyoming—both for recreational and medical use. Unlike many of its neighboring states, Wyoming has not yet legalized cannabis in any form. If you’re caught possessing marijuana here, even with a valid medical card from another state, you could face criminal charges. At Just Criminal Law, we’ve seen the…
Can Prescription Medications Put You at Risk of a DUI? You take your prescriptions to feel better, to function, and to live your life—but what if that very prescription puts you on the wrong side of the law? It’s an unsettling thought, and for many, the reality doesn’t hit until they’re charged with driving under…
Wyoming drug crime laws are identified in the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act, which categorizes drugs into different schedules according to their potential for abuse and whether they have an accepted medical use. The penalties for a Wyoming drug crime conviction vary based on the nature of the crime, the schedule of the drug, and the…
There is a significant difference between being charged with possession of illegal drugs for personal use and being charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute them. Under Wyoming law, drug trafficking, also known as possession with intent to distribute, is a felony punishable by hefty fines and years in prison. If you are…
Drug possession charges can result in jail time, fines, and suspension of your driver’s license. But you might also be concerned about losing your job, whether your employer can ask about your criminal record, and if there are careers you will no longer be eligible for if you were charged with possession of a controlled…
Wyoming has strict laws prohibiting the possession, sale, manufacture, and distribution of controlled substances. In many cases, unlawful possession of a controlled substance is a felony, punishable by more than a year in prison and fines of more than $1,000. If you are charged with possessing a large quantity of a controlled substance, you could…
Unlike the neighboring states of Colorado and Montana, Wyoming has not legalized marijuana for personal use. Penalties for a marijuana conviction in Wyoming can be severe and vary based on the amount of marijuana in your possession. The penalties for possession of marijuana in Wyoming are as follows: Under the Influence – a fine of…
Drug charges for simple possession versus drug trafficking often come down to the amount of drugs allegedly in your possession when you were arrested. But drug trafficking, also known as possession with intent to distribute, is treated much more seriously, and the penalties are significantly more severe. Police Use Circumstantial Evidence To Prove a Case…
Constructive possession of a controlled substance refers to a situation in which a person is alleged to be in possession of a controlled substance, even though the substance is not physically in their control or located on their body. Allegations of constructive possession are common in drug cases, especially those involving the alleged possession of…
