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Wyoming Marijuana Laws
According to Wyoming state law, the use or possession of marijuana is penalized by 90 days in jail with a fine of $100. However, Wyoming makes use of Conditional Release laws, which allow first-time offenders to participate in a probationary period rather than go to trial. After the completion of the probationary period, the marijuana offense will not be put on the individuals’ criminal record. After first-time offenses, multiple offenses are subject to doubled penalties. For more information not found in this article, contact a marijuana attorney or marijuana lawyer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has estimated Wyoming to have an annual marijuana crop totaling about 772 lbs. At estimated retail market value, this crop is valued at between $3.2 million dollars and $5.3 million dollars. In addition, the state of Wyoming totaled 1,928 arrests in 2002 for marijuana-related offenses (5.58% of arrests statewide for that year). Of this number, 1,761 individuals were arrested for marijuana possession, while only 167 were arrested for the marijuana sales.
Medical Marijuana Users
Though there has been some attempted movement towards the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes, Wyoming state law does not currently allow patients to use marijuana to alleviate their illnesses. If a person is found in possession of marijuana yet claims that it is for medicinal use, he or she must still be charged for criminal possession.
Non-Medical Users:
As a state, Wyoming does not view marijuana as a legal drug for medical use. Any person found in possession of marijuana for any reason will be subject to arrest under the following terms and conditions:
Penalties for Marijuana Use in Wyoming:
Possession:
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Under the influence or the use of marijuana |
Misdemeanor |
Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 90 days with a fine of $100 |
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Possession of no more than 3 oz |
Misdemeanor |
Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 1 year with a fine of $1,000 |
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Possession of greater than 3 oz |
Felony |
Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 5 years with a fine of $10,000 |
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Possession within an area of 500 ft to a school |
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Penalties include an additional $500 fine to the standard penalty |
Growing Marijuana:
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Cultivation of any amount |
Felony |
Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 6 months with a fine of $1,000 |
Selling Marijuana:
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Sale of any amount |
Felony |
Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 10 years with a fine of $10,000 |
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Sale to a minor who is 3 years or younger than the seller |
Felony |
Standard penalty applies (as determined by amount of marijuana in possession);, however it will be doubled |
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Sale within an area of 500 ft to a school |
Felony |
Penalties include a mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration for at least 2 years with a fine of $1,000 |
Miscellaneous:
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Repeat offenses will be subject to a doubled penalty. |
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
Wyoming currently has no Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) law. In the event that an individual is discovered to be in operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana, they can be charged for possession as well as any ‘driving while intoxicated’ penalty already established within state law.
Legal Help with a Marijuana Offense
Wyoming makes use of mandatory minimum sentences for some marijuana-related offenses. However, Wyoming state law also offers conditional sentencing for first-time offenders. In either case, individuals seeking legal counsel should search for a marijuana attorney or marijuana lawyer within the state. A marijuana attorney or lawyer will be able to provide current legal knowledge of the trends of marijuana law in the state, and will usually be able to achieve a more lenient sentence for the defendant.