Three Strikes and Habitual Offender Laws in Wyoming
How Wyoming law treats three strikes and habitual offender laws, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: A person convicted of a violent felony who has two or more prior felony convictions, charged and tried separately and arising from separate occurrences, is a 'habitual criminal.' With two prior convictions the sentence is 10 to 50 years in prison; W.S. 6-10-201, 6-10-202
| Three strikes and habitual offender laws | A person convicted of a violent felony who has two or more prior felony convictions, charged and tried separately and arising from separate occurrences, is a 'habitual criminal.' With two prior convictions the sentence is 10 to 50 years in prison; with three or more prior convictions for offenses committed after age 18, the sentence is life imprisonment. The law does not affect a death sentence or life without parole where those apply. Source: W.S. 6-10-201, 6-10-202 |
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FAQ
Does Wyoming have a three strikes law?
A person convicted of a violent felony who has two or more prior felony convictions, charged and tried separately and arising from separate occurrences, is a 'habitual criminal.' With two prior convictions the sentence is 10 to 50 years in prison; with three or more prior convictions for offenses committed after age 18, the sentence is life imprisonment. The law does not affect a death sentence or life without parole where those apply.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.