What is the maximum sentence for assault in Wyoming?

Under Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-501(b) (Misdemeanor), Wyoming assault carries a maximum sentence of 6 months and a maximum fine of $750.

Does Wyoming have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Wyoming does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, assault penalties can be enhanced by: Against household member (domestic battery under § 6-2-511).

Wyoming Assault Law

Wyoming Assault Defense

What you're facing under Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-501(b), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Wyoming (WY) law.

Offense Class

Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

6 months

Maximum Fine

$750

Penalty Range in Wyoming

StatuteWyo. Stat. § 6-2-501(b) — Simple Battery

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty6 months

Maximum Fine$750

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Wyoming:

Against household member (domestic battery under § 6-2-511)

Wyoming-Specific Detail

Simple battery in Wyoming is a misdemeanor. Simple assault (threatening without contact) under § 6-2-501(a) is also a misdemeanor.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Wyoming assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.