Specific state laws as they apply to the state of Wyoming
Last Updated: January 2026 | Verified against current state statutes Quick Answer: How Long Is a Murder Sentence? Murder sentences in the United States vary dramatically by state and the degree of murder charged. First-degree murder typically carries 25 years to life or the death penalty in 27 states. Second-degree murder ranges from 4 years … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This article reflects current Wyoming law under Wyo. Stat. §31-5-1101 through §31-5-1110. Table of Contents Quick Summary Wyoming Hit and Run Law Explained What to Do After an Accident When It’s a Misdemeanor When It’s a Felony Complete Penalty Guide Wyoming Crash Statistics Reporting Requirements How Fault Is Determined Available Defenses … Read more
Wyoming child support laws under Title 20, Chapter 2 require courts to enter orders for the maintenance of children in actions for paternity, support, and any other proceeding involving child support. The state uses the Income Shares Model with elements of the Melson Formula to ensure children receive appropriate financial support. Last verified: February 2026 … Read more
Wyoming is one of the few states that has not enacted a specific teen sexting statute. Unlike many neighboring states that have created reduced penalties for consensual sexting between minors, Wyoming treats all sexually explicit images of minors under the state’s general child pornography and sexual exploitation laws. This means that a teenager who sends … Read more
Statute of Limitations WY- Summary Wyoming’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of limitations … Read more
A Summary of Wyoming Whistleblower Laws Wyoming is an employment-at-will state. This means employees can be discharged from work for any reason or no reason. However, there are a few exceptions to this doctrine that are used to protect employees from wrongful retaliation. These exceptions include common law protections and statutory protections. Statutory protections are … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: Wyoming Lemon Law (Wyo. Stat. § 40-17-101) Coverage: New motor vehicles under 10,000 pounds unladen weight Presumption: More than 3 repair attempts for the same defect OR 30 business days out of service Timeframe: Within 1 year following original delivery to the consumer Remedies: Replacement vehicle or … Read more
A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in Wyoming Wyoming requires all children under 9 years to be secured in a child safety restraint system that is installed in the rear seat. Best Practices Children should ride rear-facing for a minimum of 2 years. Children can graduate to forward-facing seats once they outgrow their rear-facing … Read more
Wyoming Recording Law Summary: Last Updated: January 2025 | Verified against current Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-3-702 Quick Answer Wyoming is a one-party consent state. You can legally record phone calls and in-person conversations as long as you’re a party to the conversation or have consent from at least one participant. Illegal recording is a … Read more