Property Destruction
W.S. 6-3-201 — under $1,000 of damage is a misdemeanor, $1,000 or more a felony
Knowingly defacing, injuring or destroying someone else's property without the owner's consent is property destruction and defacement.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
| Cost to repair, or value if destroyed | Grade | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to repair, or value if destroyedLess than $1,000 | GradeMisdemeanor | PenaltyUp to six months, a fine of up to $750, or both |
| Cost to repair, or value if destroyed$1,000 or more | GradeFelony | PenaltyUp to ten years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both |
A squatter's damage. Someone unlawfully holding or occupying a home who knowingly damages property in or on it commits a felony with up to ten years and a fine of up to $10,000, whatever the damage costs.
A series of damage in one continuing course of conduct can be charged as one offense, graded on the total.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 6-3-201 — Property destruction and defacement; grading; penalties; aggregated costs or values
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.