Criminal Law and Procedure Flashcards

In Wyoming, which standard of proof is required for conviction in a criminal case?

Answer: Beyond a reasonable doubt

The Due Process Clause and Wyoming law require proof of every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt for a valid criminal conviction.

Under Wyoming criminal procedure, a preliminary hearing must be held within how many days of initial appearance for a defendant in custody?

Answer: 10 days

Wyoming Rule of Criminal Procedure 5.1 requires a preliminary hearing to be held within 10 days for a defendant in custody.

Under Wyoming law, which crime requires proof of specific intent as an element?

Answer: Burglary

Wyoming burglary requires specific intent — the defendant must have entered the building with the intent to commit a crime therein.

Under Wyoming law, criminal conspiracy requires:

Answer: An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime, plus an overt act in furtherance

Wyoming Statutes § 6-1-303 defines criminal conspiracy as an agreement with another person to commit a crime, combined with an overt act by any conspirator in furtherance of the agreement.

Under Wyoming law, the felony-murder rule applies when a killing occurs during:

Answer: Specific inherently dangerous felonies listed in statute

Wyoming's felony-murder statute limits application to killings occurring during the commission of specific enumerated dangerous felonies such as arson, robbery, and sexual assault.

Under Wyoming criminal law, voluntary intoxication is relevant to which inquiry?

Answer: It may negate specific intent but is no defense to general-intent crimes

Wyoming courts permit evidence of voluntary intoxication to negate specific intent, but it does not excuse general-intent crimes or crimes requiring only recklessness.