Having a criminal record will almost certainly affect a new criminal case. A prior conviction can result in more serious charges, or the prosecutor might refuse to offer a plea bargain. Your criminal record can also affect your new case if you go to trial. If you have prior criminal convictions and were charged with a new crime, our criminal defense team can analyze your situation, explain how your criminal record could impact your new case, and develop a defense strategy to minimize the impact of your prior conviction and lead to a successful outcome in your new case.  Prior Convictions ..read more

Even though many states have legalized marijuana for medicinal and even recreational use, marijuana is still illegal in Wyoming. The penalties for possession of marijuana in Wyoming can be severe and may include fines and even time in jail.  The drug possession defense team at Just Criminal Law is committed to providing aggressive legal representation to people accused of possession of marijuana in Gillette and throughout Wyoming. Our criminal defense team can analyze the charges against you and mount a vigorous defense to minimize the potential consequences of a conviction. What Are the ..read more

Criminal assault covers a wide range of conduct and can be charged in situations involving bar fights, domestic disputes, or unwanted sexual encounters. Regardless of your circumstances, an assault charge is serious, and a conviction could change your life. To defend against a Wyoming assault charge, you need an experienced criminal defense team on your side. Just Criminal Law will carefully analyze your situation, help you evaluate your options, and fight to protect your rights. We will craft a customized defense strategy designed to result in a Not Guilty verdict at trial, a significant redu ..read more

In 2020, the Wyoming legislature consolidated the crime of shoplifting with other theft offenses. Under Wyoming law: A person is guilty of theft if he knowingly takes, obtains, procures, retains or exercises control over or makes an unauthorized transfer of an interest in the property of another person without authorization or by threat or by deception, or he receives, loans money by pawn or pledge on or disposes of the property of another person that he knew or reasonably should have known was stolen, and he: (i) Intends to deprive the other person of the use or benefit of the property; (ii ..read more

A domestic violence protective order is an injunction issued to protect victims of domestic violence from abuse by someone with whom they had a close personal relationship. A domestic violence protective order prevents that person from taking actions that threaten or harm the alleged victim.  Wyoming courts issue two kinds of domestic violence protection orders.  If the judge believes the victim is in danger of further abuse, they can issue an ex parte temporary order of protection. “Ex parte” is Latin for “from one side” and means the alleged abuser is not notified the order is bei ..read more

Any DWUI (Driving While Under the Influence) charge is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. Most DWUI offenses are misdemeanors, punishable by fines and not more than one year in jail. But in certain circumstances, a DWUI charge can be a felony, which carries more severe penalties and could involve a sentence of more than a year in prison.  Is a Wyoming DWUI a Misdemeanor or a Felony? In Wyoming, a non-commercial driver is considered legally under the influence if their blood alcohol level is .08% or higher. Drivers of commercial vehicles are considered legally intoxicated if ..read more

The consequences of a criminal conviction can be severe for anyone. But if you are a U.S. immigrant, the results can have more far-reaching consequences that can be devastating. An immigrant who is convicted of a crime faces the possibility of having their application for naturalization denied, being excluded from admission to the United States, or even being deported.  If you are a U.S. immigrant and have been charged with a crime, you need to work with a criminal defense team that understands and can advise you about the potential immigration consequences of a criminal conviction and kn ..read more

An arrest warrant is a court-issued document that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest the person named in the warrant and bring them to court. A judge can issue an arrest warrant for various reasons, including a defendant’s failure to appear in court or after law enforcement officers have presented credible evidence showing there is probable cause to suspect you committed a crime. If you think there is a warrant for your arrest, do not ignore it. The criminal defense team at Just Criminal Law can verify whether there is a warrant for your arrest, help you clear the warrant, and minim ..read more

Every state classifies crimes into felonies and misdemeanors. Legislators decide to classify a crime as a felony or misdemeanor based on the seriousness of the crime. More serious crimes are punished more severely, while less serious crimes carry a less severe punishment.  To better understand the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor, it is instructive to look at the statute. Under Wyoming law, “Crimes which may be punished by death or by imprisonment for more than one (1) year are felonies. All other crimes are misdemeanors.”  Misdemeanor Crimes Misdemeanors are criminal of ..read more

The crime of assault can apply to a wide range of conduct, and the seriousness of the charges will often depend on the nature and severity of the victim’s injuries.  If you caused or attempted to cause bodily injury to someone else, you will likely face charges of simple assault. Simple assault is usually charged as a misdemeanor, and a conviction can carry a fine of up to $750.  You could be charged with aggravated assault if you caused or attempted to cause serious bodily injury to another person. In Wyoming, aggravated assault is a felony that carries up to 10 years in prison for ..read more