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State law — Wyoming
Offences by family
Against the person
Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Aggravated assault and battery — serious bodily injury under extreme indifference; bodily injury with a deadly weapon; threat with a drawn deadly weapon; bodily injury to a known pregnant woman Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-502(a)(i)–(iv), (b)(i).
Aggravated assault and battery — causing female genital mutilation on a person under 18 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–25 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-502(a)(v), (b)(ii). Consent of the victim or parent/guardian is not a defence; religion, ritual, custom or standard practice is not a defence.
Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Simple assault — unlawfully attempting to cause bodily injury to another, with present ability to do so Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- No imprisonment stated in statute
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour — fine only. § 6-2-501(a), (c).
Battery — intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury by physical force Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour. § 6-2-501(b), (d). Probation term may exceed the 6-month maximum but no more than 1 year total.
Unlawful contact — touching another in a rude, insolent or angry manner without sufficient force to cause bodily injury, or recklessly causing bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour. § 6-2-501(g)–(h).
Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Domestic battery — a household member knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another household member by physical force (1st offence) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
§ 6-2-511(a), (b)(i). 'Household member' as defined in § 35-21-102. Probation may exceed the imprisonment maximum up to 3 years.
Domestic battery — 2nd offence within 5 years (prior domestic battery, domestic assault, simple assault, battery, aggravated assault and battery, child abuse, reckless endangering, or strangulation of a household member) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
§ 6-2-511(b)(ii). Probation up to 3 years.
Domestic battery — 3rd or subsequent offence within 10 years (two or more prior domestic battery convictions, or domestic battery plus another listed offence against a household member) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
§ 6-2-511(b)(iii) per current FindLaw mirror. CONFLICT: HB0006 (2014) as introduced set this tier at up to 5 years / $2,000 — the statute has evidently been amended since; the current figure rests on the FindLaw mirror and needs official re-check.
Domestic assault (§ 6-2-510) and strangulation of a household member (§ 6-2-509, a separate felony) exist but were not tiered in session — needs re-check. Federal firearms ban (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)) applies to qualifying misdemeanour domestic-violence convictions.
Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Manslaughter — unlawfully killing a human being without malice, voluntarily upon sudden heat of passion, or involuntarily but recklessly (except circumstances constituting a violation of § 6-2-106(b)) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–20 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-105. Voluntary and involuntary manslaughter carry the same range — Wyoming does not grade them separately.
Homicide by vehicle — related offence, not tiered here Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Range not verified in session
- Fine
- Fine up to $2,000 (statute text truncated in session)
§ 6-2-106. Aggravated homicide by vehicle (DUI causing death): one secondary source cites up to 20 years — not verified. Needs official re-check.
Criminally negligent homicide (§ 6-2-107) and drug-induced homicide not tiered — needs re-check.
Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Murder in the first degree — purposely and with premeditated malice, or in the perpetration/attempt of sexual assault, sexual abuse of a minor, arson, robbery, burglary, escape, resisting arrest, kidnapping, or abuse of a child under 16 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Death, life without parole, or life imprisonment
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
§ 6-2-101(b). Offender under 18 at the time of the offence: life imprisonment. Death-penalty sentencing procedure per § 6-2-102 (aggravating circumstances). Felony-murder predicates listed in the statute.
Murder in the second degree — purposely and maliciously, but without premeditation, killing a human being Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 20 years–life
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
§ 6-2-104. Except as provided in § 6-2-109.
One secondary source (Wikipedia, 'Murder in Wyoming law') states a juvenile first-degree murder sentence is life with a 25-year minimum; the statute text quoted in session says only 'life imprisonment' for under-18 offenders — the 25-year minimum needs re-check.
Sexual offences
Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Sexual assault in the first degree — sexual intrusion by force/forcible confinement, threat of death/serious injury/kidnapping, physically helpless victim, or victim incapable of appraising conduct due to mental illness/deficiency/disability Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–50 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-306(a)(i).
Sexual assault in the second degree Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–20 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-306(a)(ii). § 6-2-303 elements not retrieved in session.
Sexual assault in the third degree — sexual contact (no intrusion, no serious bodily injury) under 1st/2nd-degree circumstances Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–15 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-306(a)(iii).
Repeat offence — sexual assault in the 1st or 2nd degree with a previous conviction for a crime with the same or similar elements Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 25 years–life
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-306(b)(iii).
Repeat offence — sexual assault in the 3rd degree with a previous conviction for a crime with the same or similar elements Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–20 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-306(b)(iv).
Two or more previous convictions for designated offences (sexual assault, sexual abuse of a minor, or similar out-of-jurisdiction offences), separately brought and arising from separate occurrences Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life without parole
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
§ 6-2-306(d).
Property
Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Burglary — entering or remaining in a building, occupied structure, vehicle, or separately secured/occupied portion thereof without authority, with intent to commit larceny or a felony therein Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Felony. No nighttime, dwelling, or breaking element required.
Aggravated burglary — in the course of burglary, armed with/uses a deadly or simulated deadly weapon, or knowingly/recklessly inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–25 years
- Fine
- $0–$50,000
Felony. § 6-3-301(c).
Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Robbery — in the course of committing theft, inflicts bodily injury or threatens / intentionally puts another in fear of immediate bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-401(b).
Aggravated robbery — robbery where the person intentionally inflicts or attempts to inflict serious bodily injury, or uses/exhibits a deadly or simulated deadly weapon Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5–25 years
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
Felony. § 6-2-401(c).
Theft Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Theft — property value $1,000 or more, or property is a firearm, horse, mule, sheep, cattle, buffalo or swine regardless of value Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Felony. § 6-3-402(c)(i). Theft includes taking by deception and receiving/disposing of property known or reasonably believed stolen.
Theft — property value less than $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour. § 6-3-402(c)(iii).
Theft — fifth or subsequent offence (theft, shoplifting, larceny, wrongful taking/disposal of property, livestock rustling, or municipal/similar-law theft offence, separately brought and tried) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Felony per § 6-3-402(j), added by HB0112 (2023).
A 2026 working draft (26LSO-0081, 'Theft amendments', NOT approved for introduction) would lower the felony threshold from $1,000 to $500 and raise the misdemeanour tier to 1 year / $1,500 — not law; the $1,000 threshold above is the enacted text. Aggregation of a common scheme not verified in session.
Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Property destruction and defacement — cost of restoring injured property or value if destroyed less than $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour. § 6-3-201(b)(i).
Property destruction and defacement — cost of restoring injured property or value if destroyed $1,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Felony. § 6-3-201(b)(iii).
A series of injuries from a single continuing course of conduct may be charged as one violation with penalties based on the aggregate cost/value (§ 6-3-201(c)).
Fraud & financial
Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Theft by deception — obtaining, retaining or exercising control over another's property by deception (graded as theft) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months (<$1,000); 0–10 years ($1,000+ or firearm/livestock); 0–10 years (5th or subsequent offence)
- Fine
- $0–$750 (<$1,000); $0–$10,000 ($1,000+ or firearm/livestock); $0–$10,000 (5th or subsequent offence)
§ 6-3-402(a), (c), (j). See Theft entry for thresholds.
Theft of identity — willfully obtaining another's personal identifying information and using it for an unlawful purpose without consent Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months (no economic benefit or benefit <$1,000); 0–10 years (benefit $1,000+)
- Fine
- $0–$750 (no economic benefit or benefit <$1,000); $0–$10,000 (benefit $1,000+)
§ 6-3-901. Restitution may include victim costs (attorney fees, credit-clearing costs).
Wyoming has no single general fraud statute; fraud is prosecuted via theft by deception, forgery (§ 6-3-602, not tiered — penalty text not retrieved), fraud by check (§ 6-3-702, not tiered), and theft of identity. Forgery and fraud-by-check tiers need re-check.
Drugs
Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Possession of a controlled substance — small amount (at or below the statutory amount thresholds, e.g. no more than 3 oz plant form, 3 g powder/capsule, 3/10 g liquid, 5/10 g crack, 3/10 g LSD) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Misdemeanour. Third or subsequent offence under this paragraph (including out-of-jurisdiction convictions): up to 5 years / $5,000.
Possession of marihuana or tetrahydrocannabinol, 3 oz or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Felony per HB0030 (2024), § 35-7-1031(c)(xi). Wyoming has no legal recreational or medical marijuana programme.
Possession of a Schedule I, II or III controlled substance not otherwise listed, 3 g or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–5 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Felony per HB0030 (2024), § 35-7-1031(c)(xii).
Possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, 3 g or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–2 years
- Fine
- $0–$2,500
Felony per HB0030 (2024), § 35-7-1031(c)(xiii).
Possession of a Schedule V controlled substance, any amount Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–12 months
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Misdemeanour per HB0030 (2024), § 35-7-1031(c)(xiv).
HB0030 (effective 1 July 2024) restructured § 35-7-1031(c). The methamphetamine / fentanyl-specific possession subsections ((c)(i)–(x)) were not fully retrieved in session: one secondary summary cites up to 7 years / $15,000 for a Schedule I or II narcotic over 3 g — needs official re-check against current § 35-7-1031(c). The 3rd-or-subsequent 5-year tier above comes from the pre-2024 (c)(i) text and also needs re-check against the restructured subsection.
Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver — methamphetamine or Schedule I/II narcotic drug Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–20 years
- Fine
- $0–$25,000
§ 35-7-1031(a)(i).
Manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent — any other Schedule I, II or III substance Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
§ 35-7-1031(a)(ii).
Manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent — Schedule IV substance Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–2 years
- Fine
- $0–$2,500
§ 35-7-1031(a)(iii).
Manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent — Schedule V substance Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–1 year
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
§ 35-7-1031(a)(iv).
Create, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver a counterfeit substance Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–20 years (Sch. I/II narcotic); 0–10 years (other Sch. I/II/III); 0–2 years (Sch. IV); 0–1 year (Sch. V)
- Fine
- $0–$25,000 (Sch. I/II narcotic); $0–$10,000 (other Sch. I/II/III); $0–$2,500 (Sch. IV); $0–$1,000 (Sch. V)
§ 35-7-1031(b) — same schedule tiers as delivery.
Wyoming does not have a separate 'trafficking' statute with weight-based tiers; delivery and possession with intent are graded by schedule under § 35-7-1031(a). Enhancements (e.g. delivery to a minor, school-zone) not tiered — needs re-check.
Weapons
Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Use of a firearm while committing a felony Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years in addition to the punishment for the felony (2nd or subsequent conviction: up to 20 years additional)
- Fine
- No fine stated in statute
§ 6-8-101(a). Does not apply to felonies that include use or possession of a deadly weapon as an element.
Use or knowing possession of a firearm by a person convicted of (or who pleaded guilty to) a violent felony, not pardoned / rights not restored Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–3 years
- Fine
- $0–$5,000
Felony. § 6-8-102(a). 'Firearm' excludes antique firearms (§ 6-8-403(a)(viii)).
Use or knowing possession of a firearm by a person convicted of (or who pleaded guilty to) a non-violent felony, not pardoned / rights not restored Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour. § 6-8-102(c).
Possession, manufacture, transport, repair or sale of a deadly weapon with intent to unlawfully threaten life/physical well-being, commit assault, or inflict bodily injury Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–5 years
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Felony. § 6-8-103 (Justia 2010 mirror — needs re-check against current text).
Wyoming is a constitutional-carry state; permitless carry by adults is lawful and no separate unlawful-carry tier is shown. Concealed deadly weapon provisions (§ 6-8-104) not tiered.
Traffic & transport
DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
DUI — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour. Substance abuse assessment required. BAC 0.08% or higher, or incapable of safely driving while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. BAC 0.15%+: 6 months ignition interlock.
DUI — 2nd offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 7 days–6 months (7 days mandatory, no probation/suspension/release until served)
- Fine
- $200–$750
Misdemeanour. Substance abuse assessment before sentencing. 1 year ignition interlock.
DUI — 3rd offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 30 days–6 months (30 days mandatory; court may suspend up to 15 days if offender completes approved inpatient treatment)
- Fine
- $750–$3,000
Misdemeanour. Substance abuse assessment. 2 years ignition interlock.
DUI — 4th or subsequent offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–7 years
- Fine
- $0–$10,000
Felony per § 31-5-233(e) (Justia 2025). CONFLICT: one secondary law-firm summary cites 2–5 years for a 4th offence; the 2025 statute text quoted in session says 'not more than seven (7) years' with no stated minimum — statute text followed.
DUI causing serious bodily injury — felony tier per secondary summary, not verified Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 10 years (per secondary summary)
- Fine
- $2,000–$5,000 (per secondary summary)
Not verified against statute text in session — needs official re-check.
Lookback period 10 years. Licence suspension/revocation per §§ 31-7-127/128. Under-21 BAC 0.02%+ zero-tolerance sanctions under separate provisions (not tiered).
Cyber & digital
Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Crime against intellectual property — knowingly and without authorisation modifying, destroying, or disclosing/taking data, programs or supporting documentation (trade secret / confidential, value >$750) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–3 years
- Fine
- $0–$3,000
Felony. § 6-3-502. If committed with intent to devise/execute a scheme or artifice to defraud or obtain property: up to 10 years / $10,000.
Crime against computer equipment or supplies — knowingly and without authorisation modifying equipment/supplies used or intended for a computer, system or network Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour. § 6-3-503(a)(i). If committed with intent to devise/execute a scheme or artifice to defraud or obtain property: felony up to 10 years / $10,000.
Interruption or impairment of governmental operations or public services — knowingly and without authorisation destroying/injuring/damaging a computer, system or network and thereby interrupting or impairing governmental operations or public communication, transportation or supplies of water, gas or other public service Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–3 years
- Fine
- $0–$3,000
Felony. § 6-3-503(b).
Computer trespass — knowingly and without authorisation transferring/sending data, program or other information into another's computer, system or network that alters, damages or causes malfunction Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Misdemeanour. § 6-3-506 (created by HB0178, 2014). The 2020 working draft 20LSO-0057 would have added blockchain language — not enacted, excluded.
Crimes against computer users (§ 6-3-504, unauthorised access) penalty not retrieved in session — needs re-check. The §§ 6-3-501–506 scheme uses 'crimes against intellectual property / equipment / users' rather than a single 'hacking' offence.