In Wyoming, all (adult) criminal cases begin in the circuit court. But only misdemeanors stay circuit court. This post is about best practices for a
Category: Defenses
Wyoming Supreme Court Expands “Castle Doctrine”
(Source: Demeester, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons) SNAPSHOT Wyoming’s castle doctrine protects force used to protect against intruders or would-be intruders near vehicles
Reminders to Criminal Defendants: Withdrawing Guilty Pleas After Sentencing Requires Extraordinary Proof; “Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness” Plea May Be Entered Along with Traditional “Not Guilty” Plea
The Wyoming Supreme Court recently issued two opinions that serve as important reminders to criminal defendants in Wyoming. First, a criminal defendant cannot withdraw a
Self-Defense: Defense of Others
In early 2021, the Wyoming Supreme Court considered when you can use force to defend another from harm or threatened harm. This is commonly called
Self-Defense: Wyoming’s “Castle Doctrine”
IMPORTANT UPDATE (modified December 5, 2022) On December 1, 2022, the Wyoming Supreme Court in a 3-2 decision expanded Wyoming’s “castle doctrine” to protect individuals
Self-Defense
If you’re charged with an assault, battery, or even a homicide, you may be able to defend yourself against the charge by showing that you
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