Change 1 Article Choose an article 6-1-101. Short title; applicability of provisions; conflicting penalties. 6-1-102. Common-law crimes abolished; common-law defenses retained. 6-1-103. Civil recovery for criminal act; conviction as evidence in civil suit. 6-1-104. Definitions. 6-1-201. Accessory before the fact. 6-1-202. Being under the influence not a defense; effect 6-1-203. Battered woman syndrome. 6-1-204. Immunity from civil action for justifiable use of force; attorney fees. 6-1-205. Limitations on criminal liability for digital expression. 6-1-206. Artificial intelligence; liability and defense. 6-1-301. Attempt; renunciation of criminal intention. 6-1-302. Solicitation to commit felony; renunciation of criminal intention. 6-1-303. Conspiracy; renunciation of criminal intention; venue. 6-1-304. Grading. 6-2-101. Murder in the first degree; penalty. 6-2-102. Presentence hearing for murder in the first 6-2-103. Review of death sentences; notice from clerk of 6-2-104. Murder in the second degree; penalty. 6-2-105. Manslaughter; penalty. 6-2-106. Homicide by vehicle; aggravated homicide by vehicle; penalties. 6-2-107. Criminally negligent homicide. 6-2-108. Drug induced homicide; penalty. 6-2-109. Sentencing enhancement for the homicide of a pregnant woman. 6-2-201. Kidnapping; penalties; effect of release of victim. 6-2-202. Felonious restraint; penalty. 6-2-203. False imprisonment; penalties. 6-2-204. Interference with custody; presumption of knowledge of child's age; affirmative defenses; penalties. 6-2-301. Definitions. 6-2-302. Sexual assault in the first degree. 6-2-303. Sexual assault in the second degree. 6-2-304. Sexual assault in the third degree. 6-2-305. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 135, § 2. 6-2-306. Penalties for sexual assault. 6-2-307. Evidence of marriage as defense. 6-2-308. Criminality of conduct; victim's age. 6-2-309. Medical examination of victim; costs; use of report; minors; rights of victims; reimbursement. 6-2-310. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 18, § 2. 6-2-311. Corroboration unnecessary. 6-2-312. Evidence of victim's prior sexual conduct or reputation; procedure for introduction. 6-2-313. Sexual battery. 6-2-314. Sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree; penalties. 6-2-315. Sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree; penalties. 6-2-316. Sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree. 6-2-317. Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree. 6-2-318. Soliciting to engage in illicit sexual relations; penalty. 6-2-319. Names not to be released; restrictions on 6-2-320. Prohibited access to school facilities and child 6-2-321. Grooming of minor for sexual offense; definitions; penalties. 6-2-401. Robbery; aggravated robbery; penalties. 6-2-402. Blackmail; aggravated blackmail; penalties. 6-2-403. Intimidation in furtherance of the interests of a criminal street gang. 6-2-501. Simple assault; battery; penalties. 6-2-502. Aggravated assault and battery; female genital mutilation; penalty. 6-2-503. Child abuse; penalty. 6-2-504. Reckless endangering; penalty. 6-2-505. Terroristic threats; penalty. 6-2-506. Stalking; penalty. 6-2-507. Abuse, neglect, abandonment, intimidation or exploitation of a vulnerable adult; penalties. 6-2-508. Assault and battery on corrections or detention officer; penalties; definitions. 6-2-509. Strangulation of a household member; penalty. 6-2-510. Domestic assault. 6-2-511. Domestic battery. 6-2-601. Applicability of article. 6-2-602. Use of force in self defense; no duty to retreat. 6-2-603. Use of force in defense of military equipment. 6-2-701. Definitions. 6-2-702. Human trafficking in the first degree; penalty. 6-2-703. Human trafficking in the second degree; penalty. 6-2-704. Forced labor or servitude; penalty. 6-2-705. Sexual servitude of adult. 6-2-706. Sexual servitude of a minor. 6-2-707. Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude. 6-2-708. Victim defenses; vacating convictions. 6-2-709. Victims' rights; services. 6-2-710. Restitution. 6-2-711. Asset forfeiture. 6-2-712. Penalties for subsequent human trafficking convictions. 6-3-101. Arson; first degree; aggravated arson; penalties. 6-3-102. Arson; second degree; penalties. 6-3-103. Arson; third degree; penalties. 6-3-104. Arson; fourth degree; penalties. 6-3-105. Negligently burning grounds; penalties. 6-3-106. Failure to extinguish or contain fire outside; penalty. 6-3-107. Throwing burning substance from vehicle; penalties. 6-3-108. Definitions for W.S. 6-3-108 through 6-3-110. 6-3-109. Information provided by insurers; notice of nonaccidental fires; release of information; immunity. 6-3-110. Information to be held in confidence. 6-3-111. Possession, manufacture, transportation and sale 6-3-112. Preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire; interference with firefighter; penalties. 6-3-201. Property destruction and defacement; grading; penalties; aggregated costs or values. 6-3-202. Altering landmarks; penalties. 6-3-203. Repealed by Laws 2021, ch. 30, § 3. 6-3-204. Littering; penalties. 6-3-301. Burglary; aggravated burglary; penalties. 6-3-302. Criminal entry; penalties; affirmative defenses. 6-3-303. Criminal trespass; penalties. 6-3-304. Possession of burglar's tools; penalties. 6-3-305. Breaking, opening or entering of coin machine with intent to commit theft; penalties. 6-3-306. Forcible entry or detainer; penalty. 6-3-307. Unlawful entry into an occupied structure; penalty. 6-3-401. Definitions. 6-3-402. Theft; penalties. 6-3-403. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-404. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-405. Reasonable detention and interrogation of persons 6-3-406. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-407. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-408. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-409. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-410. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-411. Unlawful use of theft detection shielding devices; penalty. 6-3-412. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-413. Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3. 6-3-414. Trespassing to unlawfully collect resource data; unlawful collection of resource data. 6-3-501. Definitions. 6-3-502. Crimes against intellectual property; penalties. 6-3-503. Crimes against computer equipment or supplies; 6-3-504. Crimes against computer users; penalties. 6-3-505. This article not exclusive. 6-3-506. Computer trespass; penalties. 6-3-507. Computer extortion; penalties. 6-3-601. "Writing" defined. 6-3-602. Forgery; penalties. 6-3-603. Possession of forged writings and forgery devices; penalties. 6-3-604. Fraud against testamentary instruments and government records; penalties; "government record" defined. 6-3-605. Operation of coin machine by slug or without 6-3-606. Impersonation of a peace officer; penalties. 6-3-607. Defrauding creditors; penalties. 6-3-608. Fraudulent use of materials; fraudulent obtaining of money by contractor; penalties. 6-3-609. Sports bribery; definitions; penalties; venue; bonuses not prohibited. 6-3-610. Mislabeling merchandise; penalty. 6-3-611. False, misleading or deceptive advertising; penalty. 6-3-612. False written statements to obtain property or credit; penalties. 6-3-613. False representations of value of shares, bonds or property; penalties. 6-3-614. Defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests; penalties. 6-3-615. Use of false identity, citizenship or resident alien documents, penalty. 6-3-701. Definitions. 6-3-702. Fraud by check; penalties. 6-3-703. Prima facie evidence of intent that check not to be paid; evidence of knowledge of account balance. 6-3-704. Acquirer of right to check with insufficient 6-3-705. Liability of drawee for release of information to 6-3-706. Bank not liable for release of information on drawer's account after warrant issued. 6-3-801. Definitions. 6-3-802. Unlawful use of credit card, charge card or debit card; penalties. 6-3-803. Unlawful skimming of credit, debit or other electronic payment cards; penalties. 6-3-901. Unauthorized use of personal identifying information; penalties; restitution. 6-3-902. Unlawful impersonation through electronic means; penalties; definitions; civil remedies. 6-3-1001. Definitions. 6-3-1002. Cruelty to animals. 6-3-1003. Other misdemeanors involving animal abuse; 6-3-1004. Penalties; misdemeanor offenses. 6-3-1005. Felony cruelty to animals; penalty. 6-3-1006. Additional remedies, generally. 6-3-1007. Separate counts. 6-3-1008. Use of agricultural and livestock management 6-3-1009. Household pet protection account continued; authorized uses of the account. 6-3-1010. Impounding and forfeiture hearing. 6-3-1101. Definitions. 6-3-1102. Money laundering; penalties. 6-3-1103. Illegal investment; penalties. 6-4-101. Prostitution; definitions; penalties. 6-4-102. Soliciting an act of prostitution; penalties. 6-4-103. Promoting prostitution; penalties. 6-4-201. Public indecency; exception; penalties. 6-4-301. Definitions. 6-4-302. Promoting obscenity; penalties. 6-4-303. Sexual exploitation of children; penalties; definitions. 6-4-304. Voyeurism; penalties. 6-4-305. Dissemination or possession of a nude image of a minor by a minor; definitions; penalties. 6-4-306. Unlawful dissemination of intimate images; definitions; penalties; exemptions from liability. 6-4-307. Unlawful distribution of nonconsensual synthetic sexual material. 6-4-308. Unlawful development or distribution of artificial intelligence system for child pornography. 6-4-401. Bigamy; penalties; defense. 6-4-402. Incest; penalties; disclosure or publication of identifying information; "minor victim". 6-4-403. Abandoning or endangering children; penalties; 6-4-404. Violation of domestic violence order of protection; penalty. 6-4-405. Endangering children; controlled substances; penalty. 6-4-406. Permitting house parties where minors are present; exceptions; penalties. 6-4-501. Opening graves and removing bodies; penalty; exception. 6-4-502. Mutilation of dead human bodies; concealing a felony; penalties; exceptions. 6-4-601. Bestiality; penalty. 6-4-701. Unlawful development or distribution of 6-5-101. Definitions. 6-5-102. Bribery; penalties. 6-5-103. Compensation for past official behavior; penalties. 6-5-104. Soliciting unlawful compensation; penalties. 6-5-105. Unlawful designation of provider of services or goods; penalties; affirmative defense. 6-5-106. Conflict of interest; penalties; disclosure of interest and withdrawal from participation. 6-5-107. Official misconduct; penalties. 6-5-108. Issuing false certificate; penalties. 6-5-109. Repealed by Laws 1984, ch. 44, § 3. 6-5-110. Wrongful appropriation of public property; penalties. 6-5-111. Failure or refusal to account for, deliver or pay over property; penalties. 6-5-112. Mistreating persons in institutions or mental hospital; penalties; no bar to other criminal action. 6-5-113. Removal from office after judgment of conviction. 6-5-114. Notarial officers; issuance of certificate without proper acknowledgment; penalties. 6-5-115. Neglect or refusal of ministerial officer to 6-5-116. Public officer acting before qualifying; penalty. 6-5-117. Public officer demanding kickback from deputy; penalties. 6-5-118. Conflict of interest; public investments; disclosure required; penalty; definitions. 6-5-201. Definitions. 6-5-202. Accessory after the fact; penalties. 6-5-203. Compounding; penalties. 6-5-204. Interference with peace officer; disarming peace officer; penalties. 6-5-205. Running manned roadblock; penalties. 6-5-206. Escape from official detention; penalties. 6-5-207. Escape by violence or assault, or while armed; penalty. 6-5-208. Taking controlled substances or liquor into jails, penal institutions or mental hospitals; penalties. 6-5-209. Taking deadly weapons into jails, penal institutions, mental hospitals or courtrooms; penalties. 6-5-210. False reporting to authorities; penalties. 6-5-211. Injuring or killing a police dog, fire dog, 6-5-212. Interference with emergency calls; interference with emergency reporting system. 6-5-213. Taking contraband into penal institutions or correctional facilities; definitions; penalties. 6-5-214. Unmanned aircraft systems and correctional institutions; definitions; penalties. 6-5-215. Absconding for criminal purposes; penalty. 6-5-301. Perjury in judicial, legislative or administrative proceedings; penalties. 6-5-302. Proof of solicitation of perjury. 6-5-303. False swearing in nonjudicial or 6-5-304. Offering mining claims for filing without meeting legal prerequisites; penalties. 6-5-305. Influencing, intimidating or impeding jurors, 6-5-306. Refusal to appear or testify; avoidance of service; penalties; summary proceedings for contempt. 6-5-307. Usurpation; penalties. 6-5-308. Penalty for filing false document. 6-5-309. Unlawful advertising or providing false documents 6-5-401. Definitions. 6-5-402. Bid rigging; penalties; prohibitions. 6-5-403. Bid rotating; penalties; prohibitions. 6-5-404. Acquisition or disclosure of bidding information by a public servant. 6-5-405. Interference with contract submission and award by a public servant. 6-5-406. Kickbacks; penalties; civil action. 6-5-407. Bribery of an inspector employed by a contractor. 6-5-408. Prohibitions for bidding. 6-6-101. Fighting in public; penalties. 6-6-102. Breach of the peace; penalties. 6-6-103. Telephone calls; unlawful acts; penalties; 6-6-104. Unlawful automated telephone solicitation; exceptions; penalties. 6-6-105. Unlawful protesting at a funeral; penalties. 6-6-201. "Nuisance" defined. 6-6-202. Abatement by injunction; suit by county attorney 6-6-203. Trial; evidence of general reputation; dismissal 6-6-204. Order of abatement; removal and sale of movable 6-6-205. Disposition of proceeds of sale. 6-6-206. Cancellation of closing order and release of 6-6-207. Assessment of tax when permanent injunction 6-6-208. Contempt proceedings for violation of injunction; commencement; trial; penalties. 6-6-209. "Public nuisance" defined; maintenance thereof; penalty. 6-6-301. Definitions. 6-6-302. Obstructive or disruptive conduct within governmental facilities prohibited. 6-6-303. Refusing to desist or remove oneself from facilities. 6-6-304. Freedom of speech, press or assembly not abridged. 6-6-305. Penalties for violations of article. 6-6-306. Identification may be required; ejectment from facilities when presence unlawful or prohibited. 6-6-307. No restriction on powers of governing body. 6-7-101. Definitions. 6-7-102. Gambling; professional gambling; penalties. 6-7-103. Gambling devices, gambling records, gambling 6-7-104. Advertising of allowable gambling activities or events. 6-8-101. Use of firearm while committing felony; 6-8-102. Use or possession of firearm by person convicted 6-8-103. Possession, manufacture or disposition of deadly weapon with unlawful intent; penalties. 6-8-104. Wearing or carrying concealed weapons; penalties; exceptions; permits. 6-8-105. Exceptions for state issued concealed carry permits; penalty. 6-8-201. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 21, § 2. 6-8-202. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 21, § 2. 6-8-203. Firearms information to be kept in place of business; inspection by peace officer. 6-8-204. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 21, § 2. 6-8-301. Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch. 66, § 1. 6-8-302. Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch. 66, § 1. 6-8-303. Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch. 66, § 1. 6-8-401. Firearm, weapon and ammunition regulation and prohibition by state. 6-8-402. Short title; applicability. 6-8-403. Definitions. 6-8-404. Regulation by state of firearms, firearms 6-8-405. Offenses and penalties; defense of Wyoming citizens. 6-8-406. Legislative findings and declaration of authority. 6-9-101. Equal enjoyment of public accommodations and facilities; penalties. 6-9-102. Discrimination prohibited; penalties. 6-9-103. Charging for public toilet facilities; penalty. 6-9-201. Trespass on closed or unsafe areas within ski areas; penalty; exceptions. 6-9-202. Neglect to close fences; penalty. 6-9-203. Unlawful use of toxic substances; penalty. 6-9-301. Skier safety; skiing while impaired; unsafe skiing; collisions; penalties. 6-10-101. "Felony" and "misdemeanor" defined. 6-10-102. Imposition of fine for any felony; maximum fine 6-10-103. Penalties for misdemeanors where not prescribed 6-10-104. Court to fix punishment within prescribed limits. 6-10-105. Commitment for refusal to pay fine or costs; rate per day. 6-10-106. Rights lost by conviction of felony; restoration. 6-10-107. Minimum term of imprisonment. 6-10-108. Disposition of fines. 6-10-109. Sentences for felonies. 6-10-110. Renumbered by Laws 1987, ch. 157, § 3. 6-10-201. "Habitual criminal" defined; penalties. 6-10-202. Penalties not affected. 6-10-203. Information or indictment; trial; prima facie evidence of previous convictions. 6-10-301. Life imprisonment without parole; life imprisonment.
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6-10-301. Life imprisonment without parole; life imprisonment.
(a) Pursuant to article 3, section 53 of the Wyoming constitution, a sentence of life imprisonment without parole is created for specified crimes designated in the Wyoming Criminal Code.
(b) A person sentenced to life imprisonment without parole shall not be eligible for parole and shall remain imprisoned under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections during the remainder of his life unless pardoned by the governor.
(c) Any sentence other than a sentence specifically designated as a sentence of life imprisonment without parole is subject to commutation by the governor. A person sentenced to life imprisonment for an offense committed after the person reached the age of eighteen (18) years is not eligible for parole unless the governor has commuted the person's sentence to a term of years. A person sentenced to life imprisonment for an offense committed before the person reached the age of eighteen (18) years shall be eligible for parole after commutation of his sentence to a term of years or after having served twenty-five (25) years of incarceration, except that if the person committed any of the acts specified in W.S. 7-13-402(b) after having reached the age of eighteen (18) years the person shall not be eligible for parole.
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6-10-301. Life imprisonment without parole; life imprisonment.
(a) Pursuant to article 3, section 53 of the Wyoming constitution, a sentence of life imprisonment without parole is created for specified crimes designated in the Wyoming Criminal Code.
(b) A person sentenced to life imprisonment without parole shall not be eligible for parole and shall remain imprisoned under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections during the remainder of his life unless pardoned by the governor.
(c) Any sentence other than a sentence specifically designated as a sentence of life imprisonment without parole is subject to commutation by the governor. A person sentenced to life imprisonment for an offense committed after the person reached the age of eighteen (18) years is not eligible for parole unless the governor has commuted the person's sentence to a term of years. A person sentenced to life imprisonment for an offense committed before the person reached the age of eighteen (18) years shall be eligible for parole after commutation of his sentence to a term of years or after having served twenty-five (25) years of incarceration, except that if the person committed any of the acts specified in W.S. 7-13-402(b) after having reached the age of eighteen (18) years the person shall not be eligible for parole.
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