The United States Supreme Court has long recognized the “natural desire” of incarcerated people to seek their release from confinement. See Conn. Bd. of Pardons
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
Criminal Sentencing in Wyoming State Courts
As a criminal defense attorney, one of the most important and enigmatic questions I get is: what sentence do you think the judge would give
The “Collective Knowledge” Doctrine: When Police Can “Pool” Information to Develop Cause to Stop a Vehicle or Conduct a Search
Today, the Wyoming Supreme Court issued a decision in Guandong v. State, 2022 WY 83, wherein it relied on the so-called “collective knowledge” doctrine to
Wyo Supreme Court: Delayed Trials in Juvenile Court Do Not Require Dismissal, Despite State Law Requiring Hearing Within 90 Days
With all the hullabaloo over at SCOTUS, the Wyoming Supreme Court has had a relatively busy few weeks itself. And it recently issued an important
June 2022 – U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe, NY Concealed Carry Law, but Affirms Miranda
The United States Supreme Court has issued a flurry of high profile decisions in the last week. While this post will not comprehensively address each