Wyoming Drug Possession Law
Wyoming Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under Wyo. Stat. § 35-7-1031(c), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Wyoming (WY) law.
Offense Class
Misdemeanor (first/second); Felony (third+ or Schedule I/II amounts exceeding threshold)
Maximum Penalty
1 year (misdemeanor); 5 years (felony — third+ or large amounts)
Maximum Fine
$1,000 (misdemeanor); $5,000 (felony)
Penalty Range in Wyoming
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Wyoming:
- Third or subsequent offense (felony — up to 5 years)
- Possession near a school (enhanced)
- Larger amounts (may trigger PWID charges)
Wyoming-Specific Detail
First and second possession offenses are misdemeanors. Third offense is a felony. Drug court and diversion programs available for first offenders.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Wyoming drug 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.