WY Bar Criminal Law and Procedure

Question 1

Under Wyoming Statutes, first-degree murder is defined as willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing, plus killing:

Accepted Answer

During the commission of specific enumerated felonies (felony murder)

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During the commission of any misdemeanor

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Of any public official

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Of a family member only

Question 2

Under Wyoming criminal procedure, a defendant has the right to a jury trial when facing a potential sentence of:

Accepted Answer

More than 6 months incarceration

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Any incarceration

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More than 1 year incarceration

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More than 2 years incarceration

Question 3

Under Wyoming Statutes, the crime of aggravated assault requires:

Accepted Answer

Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing serious bodily injury or using a deadly weapon

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Any touching of another person

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Verbal threats without physical contact

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Assault committed in a public place

Question 4

Under Wyoming criminal procedure, a search warrant must be supported by:

Accepted Answer

Probable cause supported by oath or affirmation

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Reasonable suspicion only

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Clear and convincing evidence

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A preponderance of the evidence

Question 5

Under Wyoming law, the defense of self-defense allows use of deadly force when:

Accepted Answer

The defendant reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury to themselves or another

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The defendant merely feels threatened

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The defendant is in any confrontation

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Only inside the home under the castle doctrine

Question 6

Under Wyoming criminal law, the general statute of limitations for most felonies is:

Accepted Answer

5 years

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2 years

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3 years

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No statute of limitations for any felony