Criminal Law and Procedure Flashcards

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

Answer: During the commission of specific enumerated felonies (felony murder)

Wyoming's first-degree murder statute, W.S. § 6-2-101, includes both premeditated murder and felony murder committed during certain dangerous felonies.

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

Answer: More than 6 months incarceration

Under both the Sixth Amendment and Wyoming law, the right to jury trial attaches to offenses carrying a potential sentence exceeding six months.

Under Wyoming Statutes, the crime of aggravated assault requires:

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

Wyoming Statutes § 6-2-502 defines aggravated assault as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing serious bodily injury or assault using a deadly weapon.

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

Answer: Probable cause supported by oath or affirmation

Wyoming Rule of Criminal Procedure 41 requires that search warrants be supported by probable cause, established by a sworn affidavit describing the place to be searched and items to be seized.

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

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

Wyoming's self-defense statute requires a reasonable belief that deadly force is immediately necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily injury.

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

Answer: 5 years

Wyoming Statutes § 7-2-101 provides a five-year statute of limitations for most felony prosecutions, with no limitation for crimes punishable by death or life imprisonment.