WHAT EACH CHARGE CARRIES
47 charges people actually meet, each with the section it comes from, what it requires the state to show, and the most it can carry. Wyoming has no classes of crime. Each offense says whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony and states its own longest term and fine, so each level here names the term. W.S. 6-10-101 makes any crime that can bring more than a year a felony.
47 charges
Driving under the influence
OWN TERMS to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as DUI, drunk driving
Driving or having actual physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, or under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to a degree that makes the person incapable of safely driving.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA first offense |
| OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section | As its section sets$200 to $750 fine | WhenA second offense within ten years, seven days to six months |
| OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section | As its section sets$750 to $3,000 fine | WhenA third offense within ten years, 30 days to six months |
| 7 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to seven years | Up to 7 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenA fourth or later offense |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 years$2,000 to $5,000 fine | WhenCausing serious bodily injury to another person |
Every person convicted gets a substance use disorder assessment, and a first conviction at 0.15 or more adds six months of driving only with an ignition interlock.
Driving under twenty one at 0.02
OWN TERMS to FINE ONLY · up to none
Also searched as underage DUI, zero tolerance
Driving or having physical control of a vehicle while younger than twenty one with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINE ONLYMisdemeanor with a fine only | NoneUp to $750 fine | WhenA first conviction |
| OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section | As its section setsUp to $750 fine | WhenA second conviction within one year, up to one month in jail |
Driving while suspended or revoked
OWN TERMS to 6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as DWS, driving on a suspended license
Driving a motor vehicle on a public highway while the license is cancelled, suspended, invalid or revoked.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA first violation |
| OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section | As its section setsUp to $750 fine | WhenA repeat in the same suspension, or a suspension from a reckless driving or DUI conviction, seven days to six months |
Texting while driving
FINE ONLY · up to none
Also searched as texting and driving
Operating a motor vehicle on a public street or highway while using a handheld wireless device to write, send or read a text based communication.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINE ONLYMisdemeanor with a fine only | NoneUp to $75 fine | WhenA violation |
Reckless driving
FINE ONLY to 6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as careless driving
Driving any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINE ONLYMisdemeanor with a fine only | NoneUp to $200 fine | WhenA traffic violation with no penalty of its own, a first conviction |
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenReckless driving |
Fleeing or eluding police
6 MONTH MISD to 5 YEAR FELONY · up to 5 years
Also searched as eluding, running from the police
Willfully failing to stop, or fleeing or trying to elude a pursuing police vehicle, after a visual or audible signal from a uniformed officer in a marked vehicle.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenFleeing |
| 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five years | Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine | WhenAggravated fleeing, causing or trying to cause bodily injury, or property damage over $10,000 |
Driving without insurance
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as no proof of insurance
Operating, or letting someone operate, a vehicle that must be registered without a liability policy or bond in the required amounts in full force.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 months$500 to $1,500 fine | WhenA violation |
On a second or later violation, the registration and plates are turned in to the county treasurer.
Leaving the scene of a crash with injury
1 YEAR MISD · up to 1 year
Also searched as hit and run
As a driver in a crash with injury or death, failing to stop at or near the scene and stay until the duties to give information and aid are met.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $5,000 fine | WhenNot stopping after a crash with injury or death |
Open container
OWN TERMS to FINE ONLY · up to none
Also searched as open container in a vehicle
Consuming, transporting or possessing an opened alcoholic beverage in a vehicle moving on a public street or highway outside the listed places.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINE ONLYMisdemeanor with a fine only | NoneUp to $200 fine | WhenA first conviction |
| OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section | As its section setsUp to $300 fine | WhenA second conviction within one year, a fine or jail |
Driving without or getting around an ignition interlock
OWN TERMS · up to as its section sets
Also searched as interlock tampering
Driving any vehicle without a working interlock while restricted, removing or getting around an installed device, or blowing into one for a restricted driver.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own section | As its section sets$200 to $750 fine | WhenA first offense, seven days to six months with at least seven days served |
Interference with a peace officer
1 YEAR MISD to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as resisting arrest, obstruction
Knowingly obstructing, impeding or interfering with, or resisting arrest by, a peace officer lawfully doing official duties.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $1,000 fine | WhenInterference or resisting |
| 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five years | Up to 5 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenTaking an officer's firearm |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenCausing or trying to cause bodily injury to an officer |
Intimidating a witness, juror or judge
1 YEAR MISD to 5 YEAR FELONY · up to 5 years
Also searched as witness tampering, obstruction of justice
Using force or threats to try to influence, intimidate, impede or retaliate against a juror, judge, witness or other judicial officer over their duty.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $1,000 fine | WhenObstructing the administration of justice in a court by threats or force |
| 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five years | Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine | WhenForce or threats against a juror, judge, witness or judicial officer |
Violating a protection order
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as breaking a restraining order
Willfully violating a domestic violence order of protection, or a valid injunction or order for protection against domestic violence.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA willful violation |
Carrying a concealed weapon
6 MONTH MISD to 2 YEAR FELONY · up to 2 years
Also searched as CCW without a permit, unlawful carry
Wearing or carrying a concealed deadly weapon without being a peace officer, a permit holder, or a person qualified to carry without a permit.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA first offense |
| 2 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to two years | Up to 2 yearsUp to $2,000 fine | WhenA second or later offense |
Possession of a firearm after a felony
6 MONTH MISD to 3 YEAR FELONY · up to 3 years
Also searched as felon with a gun
Using or knowingly possessing a firearm after a felony conviction or guilty plea, without a pardon or restored rights.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenAfter a felony that was not violent |
| 3 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to three years | Up to 3 yearsUp to $5,000 fine | WhenAfter a violent felony |
Taking a deadly weapon into a courtroom or jail
1 YEAR MISD to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as gun in a courthouse
Taking a deadly weapon into a courtroom without the presiding judge's permission, or into a jail or penal institution without the permission of the person in charge.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $5,000 fine | WhenInto a courtroom |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenInto a jail or state penal institution |
Reckless endangering
1 YEAR MISD · up to 1 year
Also searched as pointing a gun, brandishing
Recklessly putting another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury, including knowingly pointing a firearm at someone without the necessity the section allows.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearNone set by the section fine | WhenA violation |
Simple assault
FINE ONLY · up to none
Also searched as assault
Unlawfully trying to cause bodily injury to another, with the present ability to do it.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINE ONLYMisdemeanor with a fine only | NoneUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Battery
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as assault and battery
Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person by use of physical force.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Unlawful contact
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as offensive touching
Touching someone in a rude, insolent or angry way without enough force to injure, or recklessly causing bodily injury.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Aggravated assault and battery
10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon
Causing or trying to cause serious bodily injury with extreme indifference to life, injuring or trying to injure with a deadly weapon, threatening with a drawn deadly weapon without necessity, or injuring a woman known to be pregnant.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenAny of those acts |
Domestic assault
6 MONTH MISD to 1 YEAR MISD · up to 1 year
Also searched as DV assault
A household member unlawfully trying to cause bodily injury to another household member, with the present ability to do it.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA first offense |
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $750 fine | WhenAfter an earlier conviction for it or a listed offense against a household member |
Domestic battery
6 MONTH MISD to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as DV battery, domestic violence
A household member knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another household member by physical force.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA first offense |
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $1,000 fine | WhenWith a conviction within the previous five years for it or a listed offense |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenWith two or more convictions within the previous ten years |
Strangulation of a household member
10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as choking
Intentionally and knowingly, or recklessly, causing or trying to cause bodily injury to a household member by impeding normal breathing or blood circulation.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenA violation |
Stalking
1 YEAR MISD to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as cyberstalking
With intent to harass, engaging in a course of conduct reasonably likely to harass another person, by communicating, following, watching, or electronic surveillance.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $750 fine | WhenStalking |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenFelony stalking, such as in violation of a protection order or against a minor by an adult |
Terroristic threats
3 YEAR FELONY · up to 3 years
Also searched as making threats, bomb threat
Threatening to commit a violent felony to cause an evacuation or serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of that risk.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 3 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to three years | Up to 3 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenA violation |
Threatening or harassing calls and messages
1 YEAR MISD · up to 1 year
Also searched as harassment, threats by text
Anonymous obscene calls meant to harass, repeated anonymous calls that disturb, or a threat by phone, message or writing to kill or injure a person or their family.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $1,000 fine | WhenA violation |
Breach of the peace
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace
Disturbing the peace with unreasonably loud noise or threatening, abusive or obscene language or violent actions, knowing it will disturb the peace.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Fighting in public
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as mutual combat
Fighting one or more people in public by agreement.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Robbery
10 YEAR FELONY to 5 TO 25 YEARS · up to 5 to 25 years
Also searched as armed robbery, mugging
In the course of a theft, inflicting bodily injury on someone, or threatening or intentionally putting someone in fear of immediate bodily injury.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenRobbery |
| 5 TO 25 YEARSFelony, five to twenty five years | 5 to 25 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenAggravated robbery, with serious bodily injury intended or attempted, or a deadly weapon |
Theft
1 YEAR MISD to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as shoplifting, larceny, receiving stolen property
Knowingly taking or keeping control of someone else's property without authorization, by threat or deception, intending to deprive them of it, or receiving property known to be stolen.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $1,500 fine | WhenProperty worth less than $1,000 |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenProperty worth $1,000 or more, or any firearm or listed livestock |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenA third or later theft conviction, at any value |
Burglary
10 YEAR FELONY to 5 TO 25 YEARS · up to 5 to 25 years
Also searched as breaking and entering
Entering or staying in a building, occupied structure or vehicle without authority, intending to commit theft or a felony inside.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenBurglary |
| 5 TO 25 YEARSFelony, five to twenty five years | 5 to 25 yearsUp to $50,000 fine | WhenAggravated burglary, armed or inflicting or trying to inflict bodily injury |
Criminal entry
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as unlawful entry
Knowingly entering a building, occupied structure, vehicle or the cargo part of a truck or trailer without authority.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Criminal trespass
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as trespassing
Entering or staying on someone else's land or premises knowing it is not allowed, or after notice to leave or not to trespass.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Property destruction and defacement
6 MONTH MISD to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as vandalism, criminal mischief
Knowingly defacing, injuring or destroying someone else's property without the owner's consent.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenCosting less than $1,000 to restore |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenCosting $1,000 or more to restore, or any damage by someone unlawfully occupying a home |
Theft of identity
6 MONTH MISD to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as identity theft
Willfully getting another person's identifying information and using it for any unlawful purpose, such as getting credit or goods in their name without consent.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenNo benefit, or a benefit under $1,000 |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenA benefit of $1,000 or more |
Voyeurism
6 MONTH MISD to 10 YEAR FELONY · up to 10 years
Also searched as peeping, hidden camera
Secretly looking, without consent, into a place where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, or under their clothing, or capturing an image of it.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenLooking |
| 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five years | Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine | WhenCapturing an image with a camera or recording device |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $5,000 fine | WhenBy an adult against someone under eighteen years of age |
Intercepting a communication
6 MONTH MISD to 5 YEAR FELONY · up to 5 years
Also searched as wiretapping, illegal recording
Intentionally intercepting a wire, oral or electronic communication without being a party to it or having a party's prior consent, or disclosing or using what was unlawfully intercepted.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenIntercepting the radio part of a cell phone call, a cordless phone or a pager |
| 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five years | Up to 5 yearsUp to $1,000 fine | WhenAny other interception |
Possession of a controlled substance
1 YEAR MISD to 7 YEAR FELONY · up to 7 years
Also searched as drug possession
Knowingly or intentionally possessing a controlled substance not obtained from, or on a valid prescription of, a practitioner.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $1,000 fine | WhenWithin the listed personal amounts |
| 2 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to two years | Up to 2 yearsUp to $2,500 fine | WhenA Schedule IV substance above the amounts |
| 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five years | Up to 5 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenA third offense within the amounts, or another Schedule I to III substance above them |
| 7 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to seven years | Up to 7 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenMethamphetamine or a Schedule I or II narcotic above the amounts |
A first offender may be placed on probation without a judgment of guilt and have the case dismissed on completion.
Possession of marijuana
1 YEAR MISD to 5 YEAR FELONY · up to 5 years
Also searched as weed possession, pot charge
Knowingly or intentionally possessing marijuana, a controlled substance no practitioner may prescribe in Wyoming.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $1,000 fine | WhenPlant form of no more than three ounces |
| 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five years | Up to 5 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenMore than that amount |
Delivery or possession with intent to deliver
1 YEAR MISD to 20 YEAR FELONY · up to 20 years
Also searched as drug dealing, distribution
Manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance, or possessing it with intent to manufacture or deliver, without authorization under the act.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 yearUp to $1,000 fine | WhenA Schedule V substance |
| 2 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to two years | Up to 2 yearsUp to $2,500 fine | WhenA Schedule IV substance |
| 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten years | Up to 10 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenAny other Schedule I, II or III substance |
| 20 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to twenty years | Up to 20 yearsUp to $25,000 fine | WhenMethamphetamine, or a Schedule I or II narcotic |
Delivering drug paraphernalia
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as selling paraphernalia
Delivering drug paraphernalia, or possessing it with intent to deliver.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Using or being under the influence of a controlled substance
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as being high
Knowingly or intentionally using, or being under the influence of, a Schedule I, II or III substance without a practitioner's prescription or direction.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Underage possession or consumption of alcohol
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as MIP, underage drinking
A person under twenty one buying, possessing or consuming alcohol, or having a measurable alcohol concentration, outside the listed exceptions.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Furnishing alcohol to a minor
6 MONTH MISD to 5 YEAR FELONY · up to 5 years
Also searched as buying alcohol for minors
Selling, furnishing or giving alcohol to a person under twenty one who is not the giver's ward, patient or immediate family, or carrying it in a vehicle to do so.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenSelling, furnishing or giving it |
| 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one year | Up to 1 year$100 to $1,000 fine | WhenCarrying it in a vehicle to furnish to someone under twenty one |
| 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five years | Up to 5 yearsUp to $10,000 fine | WhenA second or later conviction for carrying it in a vehicle |
Permitting a house party with minors
6 MONTH MISD · up to 6 months
Also searched as social host
Knowingly letting a residence or premises one controls be used for a house party where minors possess or consume alcohol or illegal drugs.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six months | Up to 6 monthsUp to $750 fine | WhenA violation |
Nicotine possession or use under twenty one
FINE ONLY · up to none
Also searched as underage vaping, minor with tobacco
A person under twenty one buying, trying to buy, possessing or using nicotine products, charged by citation rather than arrest.
| Level | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINE ONLYMisdemeanor with a fine only | None$25 fine | WhenA violation |
Every level on this page, for reference
A misdemeanor with no penalty of its own carries up to six months and $750, and a felony whose section names no fine carries up to $10,000. Several driving offenses set a minimum term or a fine band instead, and those levels state it.
- OWN TERMSOffense with a sentence set by its own sectionAs its section sets
- FINE ONLYMisdemeanor with a fine onlyNone
- 6 MONTH MISDMisdemeanor, up to six monthsUp to 6 monthsUp to $750
- 1 YEAR MISDMisdemeanor, up to one yearUp to 1 year
- 2 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to two yearsUp to 2 years
- 3 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to three yearsUp to 3 years
- 5 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to five yearsUp to 5 years
- 7 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to seven yearsUp to 7 years
- 10 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to ten yearsUp to 10 years
- 20 YEAR FELONYFelony, up to twenty yearsUp to 20 years
- 5 TO 25 YEARSFelony, five to twenty five years5 to 25 years
Words on a charging document
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
19 words
- Aggravated burglaryBurglary where the person is or becomes armed with a deadly or simulated deadly weapon, or inflicts or tries to inflict bodily injury; at least five years and up to twenty five.
- Aggravated fleeingFleeing a pursuing police vehicle while trying to cause or causing bodily injury, or property damage over $10,000, a felony of up to five years.
- BailRelease before trial, available to anyone arrested for an offense that cannot be punished by death, on terms set by the Wyoming Supreme Court's rules.
- Breach of the peaceDisturbing the peace of a community with unreasonably loud noise or music, or threatening, abusive or obscene language or violent actions, knowing it will.
- CitationA charging document for a misdemeanor, which a person accepts as a promise to appear in court at the time and date it gives.
- Course of conductA pattern of acts over any period of time showing a continuity of purpose, which stalking requires.
- Criminal entryKnowingly entering a building, occupied structure, vehicle or the cargo part of a truck or trailer without authority.
- Criminal trespassEntering or staying on someone else's land or premises knowing it is not allowed, or after notice to leave given in person or by posted signs.
- Domestic batteryKnowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to a household member by physical force, with higher penalties after earlier convictions.
- ExpungementClassifying a record in the state's central repository so it is not disseminated outside criminal justice agencies, with the court file sealed.
- FelonyA crime that can be punished by death or by imprisonment for more than one year. Every other crime is a misdemeanor.
- Property destruction and defacementKnowingly defacing, injuring or destroying someone else's property without consent, a felony when the cost to repair is $1,000 or more.
- Reckless endangeringRecklessly putting another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury, including knowingly pointing a firearm at someone without the necessity the section allows.
- Simple assaultUnlawfully trying to cause bodily injury to another, with the present ability to do it; a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $750.
- Status offenseA minor offense for which the wait before a petition to expunge the conviction is one year, rather than the five years for other misdemeanors.
- Terroristic threatA threat to commit a violent felony meant to cause an evacuation or serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of that risk; a felony of up to three years.
- TheftKnowingly taking or keeping control of someone else's property without authorization, by threat or by deception, meaning to deprive them of it; also receiving property known to be stolen.
- Theft of identityWillfully getting another person's identifying information and using it for any unlawful purpose, such as getting credit or goods in their name without consent.
- Unlawful contactTouching someone in a rude, insolent or angry way without enough force to injure, or recklessly causing bodily injury; a misdemeanor of up to six months.
About this guide — maximums, not predictions. What a specific case carries turns on priors, the facts, and the court, and only a licensed Wyoming attorney can tell you what yours is. Current as of October 2026.