WyomingWyoming courts could fine people up to $1,000 for listed offenses
If enacted, this draft would allow fines up to $1,000 for listed Wyoming offenses and misdemeanors with no other penalty set by law.
What it does
If enacted, courts could impose fines up to $1,000 for listed Wyoming offenses, including simple assault, criminal trespass, and false advertising.
For misdemeanors with no different penalty set by law, courts could impose a fine up to $1,000 if the draft becomes law.
Argument forIf enacted, the $1,000 ceiling could help judges match fines for simple assault to the harm caused while allowing lower amounts.
Argument againstIf enacted, fines up to $1,000 could strain people with low incomes who are convicted of covered misdemeanors.
More detail
Courts could impose fines up to $1,000 for the listed offenses. The list includes simple assault, criminal trespass, and false advertising. It also covers some violations of court orders. The amount would be a maximum, not a required $1,000 payment. If enacted, the draft would take effect July 1, 2027.
Courts could impose fines up to $1,000 under the default misdemeanor penalty. This rule would apply only to misdemeanors for which no different penalty is set by law. The $1,000 amount would be a maximum fine. If enacted, the draft would take effect July 1, 2027.
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