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
The Making of Crime in America
There are certain American myths about crime and criminals. On the one hand, there are black-and-white images of tough guys in dark alleys armed to
Nuts & Bolts #2: Initial Appearances
An initial appearance is the very first time a person charged with a crime appears before a judge. It is a formal proceeding attended by
Smells Like Weed
At the present moment, Wyoming law instructs as follows: marijuana and all its derivative products are illegal, but hemp and CBD products (less than 0.3%
(Do) You Have the Right to Remain Silent(?)
We have all seen cops shows and legal dramas where an officer reads a perp his rights. The reading of rights has so pervaded public
Justice for Cowboys 