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W.S. § 7-2-101 Definitions
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Definitions. (a) As used in W.S. 7-2-101 through 7-2-107: (i) "Deadly weapon" means as defined by W.S. 6-1-104(a)(iv); (ii) "Felony" means as defined by W.S. 6-10-101; (iii) "Misdemeanor" means as defined by W.S. 6-10-101; (iv) "Peace officer" means: (A) Any duly authorized sheri…
W.S. § 7-2-102 Preconditions for arrests
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Preconditions for arrests. (a) A peace officer may arrest a person when the officer has a warrant commanding that the person be arrested or the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that a warrant for the person's arrest has been issued in this state or in another jurisdic…
W.S. § 7-2-103 Issuance of citations
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Issuance of citations. (a) A citation may issue as a charging document for any misdemeanor which the issuing officer has probable cause to believe was committed by the person to whom the citation was issued. (b) A person may be released if, after investigation, it appears that th…
W.S. § 7-2-104 Authority to seize deadly weapons; disposition
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Authority to seize deadly weapons; disposition. (a) A peace officer may take into possession any deadly weapons found in the possession of a person arrested if: (i) The peace officer has reason to believe the weapon will be used to endanger the safety of the officer or the public…