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Res Ipsa Loquitur - Literally, "a thing that speaks for itself."
In tort law, the doctrine which holds a defendant guilty of negligence without an actual showing that he or she was negligent. Its use is limited in theory to cases in which the cause of the plaintiff's injury was entirely under the control of the defendant, and the injury presumably could have been caused only by negligence.

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Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Wyoming Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.

Wyoming Incarceration rates for prisoners.

incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Wyoming

12/31/1998	192
12/31/1997	174
12/31/1996	149
12/31/1995	136
12/31/1994	106
12/31/1993	98
12/31/1992	92
12/31/1991	83
12/31/1990	85
12/31/1989	84

Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989

Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.

Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated.

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Wyoming Audio & Video

White Collar Crime
AUDIO, RM, 32Kbps, 40:00, 1/8/2003
Welcome to the Big House! The Justice Department has reversed a 20-year policy of sentencing first-time, non-violent offenders to half-way houses. Now, they'll be going to regular prison. We'll consider -- should all criminals be treated the same
Source: NPR

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Criminal Defense Terms

Today's Terms

Dismissal without prejudice

Definition:
A dismissal which permits the plaintiff to sue again on the same cause of action or the state to proceed again. Dismissal with prejudice bars the right to subsequently bring an action on the same cause.

Fourteenth Amendment

Definition:
Among other matters, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without adequate due process.

Manslaughter

Definition:
A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.

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Casper
Cheyenne
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Gillette
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Powell
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Rock Springs
Sheridan

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