If you are facing drug possession charges, you may be worried, anxious about your future, or even scared. To defend yourself against a drug crime charge and minimize its consequences, you need an experienced drug crime defense team on your side to thoroughly investigate the case against you, challenge the evidence, and defend you in…
In addition to driving while under the influence of alcohol, Wyoming law makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. You can be charged with Driving While Under the Influence (DWUI) if recreational drugs, prescription drugs, or even over-the-counter medications impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle….
Unlike many of the surrounding states, marijuana remains illegal in Wyoming. With the exception of small amounts, possession of marijuana is a felony that can result in 5 to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000, even for a first offense. In addition to fines and possible jail time, if you are…
Facing charges for possession of marijuana is scary. But it’s only the beginning of the different ways a drug crime conviction can change your life. A Conviction for Possession of Marijuana Carries Harsh Penalties Wyoming has some of the harshest drug laws in the country. While many states have legalized marijuana for medicinal or recreational…
Across the country, states continue to change marijuana laws. Some have made it legal to use pot for recreational purposes, while others limit marijuana use to medical purposes. Sixteen states currently allow marijuana for recreational use by adults over the age of 21, while 27 states have made marijuana legal for medicinal use. Marijuana remains…
The Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession of Controlled Substances Is Illegal Under WY Stat 35-7-1031 it is “unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance.” A “controlled substance” is any drug or substance included in Schedules I through V. Wyoming has designated the Wyoming Attorney General…
Illicit drug use continues to be a problem throughout Wyoming. Whether it’s marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine, or using prescription drugs for recreational purposes, people who use or sell illegal drugs can be arrested and charged with illegal drug possession. Drug possession is the crime of having illegal drugs, known as “controlled substances” in Wyoming, on your…
This past summer Wyoming law enforcement stepped up its efforts to target drug traffickers. The increased attention resulted in significant arrests of people who were trafficking both marijuana and methamphetamine. As a result of one investigation, forty-seven people were indicted in connection with a drug trafficking ring in Campbell County as drug traffickers brought methamphetamine…
Medical Marijuana and Marijuana for Recreational Use Remains Illegal A recent poll conducted by the University of Wyoming shows that almost half of the people in Wyoming are in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Support for legalizing marijuana for recreational use has continued to rise, with more and more states across the…
Penalties for Drug Possession Are Severe. A Defense Lawyer Can Help Like all states, drug possession is illegal in Wyoming. In fact, laws against drug possession in Wyoming are some of the toughest drug possession laws in the country. Illegal drugs are referred to as “controlled substances” and are divided into five categories, or schedules. Schedule I…
