First of all, I am writing this from my cell phone. So, apologies for formatting issues or typos. Today, the United States Court of Appeals,
Tag: criminal law
Wyoming Supreme Court Clarifies When Miranda Advisements are Required
As discussed in this post, police are only required to give suspects those classic Miranda advisements that we’ve all heard on TV if the suspect
Clemency under Wyoming Law
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
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
Cops in Your House: “Mere Acquiescence” to Authority Not Enough to Allow Police to Enter Your Home
Readers of this blog may know that police can enter your house to “secure evidence” of a crime inside the house before getting a warrant.
Justice for Cowboys 