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
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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
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
After Roe in Wyoming
If the Wyoming Constitution grants all individuals freedom and control over their healthcare choices and abortion is healthcare in some cases, then the Wyoming legislature cannot place a blanket ban on that procedure without good reason and withstand state constitutional scrutiny.
Wyo Supreme Court Holds that Police Conduct May Negate Justification for Traffic Stops
On April 20, 2022, the Wyoming Supreme Court published an opinion in Levenson v. State of Wyoming, S-21-0176, 2022 WY 51, wherein it held that
Will Justice Amy Coney Barrett Restore Gun Rights to Non-Violent Felons?
Does the Second Amendment prohibit local, state, and federal governments from restricting the gun rights of people convicted of non-violent felonies? There may be an
Justice for Cowboys 