Title 6 — Title 6 — Crimes And Offenses
12 chapters · 299 sections in this title.
W.S. § 6-3-402 Theft; penalties
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Theft; penalties. (a) A person is guilty of theft if he knowingly takes, obtains, procures, retains or exercises control over or makes an unauthorized transfer of an interest in the property of another person without authorization or by threat or by deception, or he receives, loa…
W.S. § 6-3-403 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-404 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-405 Reasonable detention and interrogation of persons suspected of shoplifting or altering price tag; defense in civil or criminal action
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Reasonable detention and interrogation of persons suspected of shoplifting or altering price tag; defense in civil or criminal action. (a) A peace officer, merchant or merchant's employee who has reasonable cause to believe a person is violating W.S. 6-3402 with regard to propert…
W.S. § 6-3-406 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-407 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-408 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-409 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-410 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-411 Unlawful use of theft detection shielding devices; penalty
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Unlawful use of theft detection shielding devices; penalty. (a) A person commits unlawful use of a theft detection shielding device when he knowingly manufacturers, sells, offers for sale or distributes any laminated or coated bag or device peculiar to shielding and intended to s…
W.S. § 6-3-412 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-413 Repealed by Laws 2020, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 90, § 3.
W.S. § 6-3-414 Trespassing to unlawfully collect resource data; unlawful collection of resource data
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Trespassing to unlawfully collect resource data; unlawful collection of resource data. (a) A person is guilty of trespassing to unlawfully collect resource data from private land if he: (i) Enters onto private land for the purpose of collecting resource data; and (ii) Does not ha…
W.S. § 6-3-501 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this article: (i) "Access" means to approach, instruct, communicate with, store data in, retrieve data from, or otherwise make use of any resources of a computer, computer system or computer network; (ii) "Computer" means an internally programmed, auto…
W.S. § 6-3-502 Crimes against intellectual property; penalties
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Crimes against intellectual property; penalties. (a) A person commits a crime against intellectual property if he knowingly and without authorization: (i) Modifies data, programs or supporting documentation residing or existing internal or external to a computer, computer system …
W.S. § 6-3-503 Crimes against computer equipment or supplies; interruption or impairment of governmental operations or public services; penalties
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Crimes against computer equipment or supplies; interruption or impairment of governmental operations or public services; penalties. (a) A person commits a crime against computer equipment or supplies if he knowingly and without authorization, modifies equipment or supplies used o…
W.S. § 6-3-504 Crimes against computer users; penalties
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Crimes against computer users; penalties. (a) A person commits a crime against computer users if he knowingly and without authorization: network; (i) Accesses a computer, computer system or computer (ii) Denies computer system services to an authorized user of the computer system…
W.S. § 6-3-505 This article not exclusive
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This article not exclusive. This article shall not preclude the application of any other provision of the criminal law of this state which applies, or may apply, to any violation of this article, unless the provision is inconsistent with this article.
W.S. § 6-3-506 Computer trespass; penalties
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Computer trespass; penalties. (a) A person commits a computer trespass if he knowingly, with intent to damage or cause the malfunction of the operation of a computer, computer system or computer network and without authorization transfers or sends electronically into a computer, …
W.S. § 6-3-507 Computer extortion; penalties
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Computer extortion; penalties. (a) A person is guilty of computer extortion if he knowingly and without authorization introduces, attempts to introduce or directs or induces another to introduce, any ransomware into a computer, computer system or computer network which requires t…
W.S. § 6-3-601 "Writing" defined
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"Writing" defined. As used in this article "writing" means printing or any other method of recording information, money, coins, tokens, stamps, seals, credit cards, badges, trademarks, and other symbols of value, right, privilege or identification.
W.S. § 6-3-602 Forgery; penalties
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Forgery; penalties. (a) A person is guilty of forgery if, with intent to defraud, he: (i) Alters any writing of another without authority; (ii) Makes, completes, executes, authenticates, issues or transfers any writing so that it purports to be the act of another who did not auth…
W.S. § 6-3-603 Possession of forged writings and forgery devices; penalties
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Possession of forged writings and forgery devices; penalties. (a) A person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both, if he: (i) Possesses a writing knowing it is forged in…
W.S. § 6-3-604 Fraud against testamentary instruments and government records; penalties; "government record" defined
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Fraud against testamentary instruments and government records; penalties; "government record" defined. (a) A person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both, if he fraudul…
W.S. § 6-3-605 Operation of coin machine by slug or without required legal tender; manufacture or distribution of slugs; penalties; "slug" defined
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Operation of coin machine by slug or without required legal tender; manufacture or distribution of slugs; penalties; "slug" defined. (a) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty do…
W.S. § 6-3-606 Impersonation of a peace officer; penalties
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Impersonation of a peace officer; penalties. A person is guilty of impersonation of a peace officer if he falsely represents himself to be a peace officer with intent to compel action or inaction by any person against his will. Impersonation of a peace officer is a misdemeanor pu…
W.S. § 6-3-607 Defrauding creditors; penalties
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Defrauding creditors; penalties. (a) A mortgagor of property or a debtor who has given a security interest in property is guilty of defrauding creditors if he: (i) Transfers or conceals the property in derogation of the mortgagee's or secured party's interest with intent to depri…
W.S. § 6-3-608 Fraudulent use of materials; fraudulent obtaining of money by contractor; penalties
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Fraudulent use of materials; fraudulent obtaining of money by contractor; penalties. (a) A contractor or subcontractor who purchases materials on credit and represents that they will be used in a designated building or improvement and who knowingly and with intent to defraud the …
W.S. § 6-3-609 Sports bribery; definitions; penalties; venue; bonuses not prohibited
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Sports bribery; definitions; penalties; venue; bonuses not prohibited. (a) As used in this section: (i) "Athletic contest" means a sports event for which an admission fee is charged or in which the participants or officials are compensated; (ii) "Bribe" means to confer a direct o…
W.S. § 6-3-610 Mislabeling merchandise; penalty
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Mislabeling merchandise; penalty. A person commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) if, with intent to promote the purchase or sale of a commodity, he knowingly brands, labels, stamps or marks the commodity in a false, misl…
W.S. § 6-3-611 penalty
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penalty. False, misleading or deceptive advertising; A person who disseminates to the public an advertisement which he knows is false, misleading or deceptive, with intent to promote the purchase or sale of property or the acceptance of employment, is guilty of a misdemeanor puni…
W.S. § 6-3-612 False written statements to obtain property or credit; penalties
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False written statements to obtain property or credit; penalties. (a) A person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or the amount of the credit sought or obtained, whichever is…
W.S. § 6-3-613 False representations of value of shares, bonds or property; penalties
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False representations of value of shares, bonds or property; penalties. A person who knowingly and with intent to defraud makes or publishes, or permits to be made or published, any publication of or concerning the affairs, financial condition or property of a person which contai…
W.S. § 6-3-614 penalties
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penalties. Defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests; (a) A person is guilty of defrauding a drug and alcohol screening test if he: (i) Manufactures, sells, gives away, distributes or markets synthetic or human substances or other products including, but not limited to urine, i…
W.S. § 6-3-615 Use of false identity, citizenship or resident alien documents, penalty
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Use of false identity, citizenship or resident alien documents, penalty. (a) Any person who intentionally uses false documents to conceal his true identity, citizenship or resident alien status to obtain access to public resources or services is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable…
W.S. § 6-3-303 "
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W.S. § 6-3-701 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this article: (i) "Check" means a written unconditional order to pay a sum certain in money drawn on a bank payable on demand and signed by the drawer; (ii) "Knowingly issues" means issuing a check to obtain property or to pay a debt with intent to def…
W.S. § 6-3-702 "Issue" means make, draw, deliver or pass a Fraud by check; penalties
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"Issue" means make, draw, deliver or pass a Fraud by check; penalties. (a) Any person who knowingly issues a check which is not paid because the drawer has insufficient funds or credit with the drawee has issued a fraudulent check and commits fraud by check. (b) Fraud by check is…
W.S. § 6-3-703 Prima facie evidence of intent that check not to be paid; evidence of knowledge of account balance
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Prima facie evidence of intent that check not to be paid; evidence of knowledge of account balance. (a) Any of the following is prima facie evidence that the person at the time he issued the check or other order for the payment of money intended that it should not be paid: (i) Pr…
W.S. § 6-3-704 Acquirer of right to check with insufficient funds may file complaint; deferred prosecution or probation and restitution on checks
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Acquirer of right to check with insufficient funds may file complaint; deferred prosecution or probation and restitution on checks. (a) Any person, having acquired rights with respect to a check which is not paid because the drawer has insufficient funds, may file a complaint und…
W.S. § 6-3-705 Liability of drawee for release of information to payee, holder or official; liability of person committing fraud to holder
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Liability of drawee for release of information to payee, holder or official; liability of person committing fraud to holder. (a) A drawee is not civilly or criminally liable for releasing the following information relating to the drawer's account to any payee or holder of a check…
W.S. § 6-3-706 Bank not liable for release of information on drawer's account after warrant issued
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Bank not liable for release of information on drawer's account after warrant issued. After a warrant has been issued against a drawer, a bank is not civilly or criminally liable for releasing information relating to the drawer's account to a sheriff, deputy sheriff, under sheriff…
W.S. § 6-3-801 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this article: (i) "Credit card" means an identification card or device issued by a business organization authorizing the person to whom issued to purchase or obtain property or services on credit; (ii) "Charge card" means an identification card or devi…
W.S. § 6-3-802 Unlawful use of credit card, charge card or debit card; penalties
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Unlawful use of credit card, charge card or debit card; penalties. (a) A person is guilty of unlawful use of a credit card, charge card or debit card if, with the intent to obtain property or services by fraud, he: (i) Uses a credit card, charge card or debit card, or the number …
W.S. § 6-3-803 Unlawful skimming of credit, debit or other electronic payment cards; penalties
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Unlawful skimming of credit, debit or other electronic payment cards; penalties. (a) As used in this section: (i) "Authorized card user" means any person with the empowerment, permission or competence to act in the usage of any electronic payment card including, but not limited t…
W.S. § 6-3-901 Unauthorized use of personal identifying information; penalties; restitution
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Unauthorized use of personal identifying information; penalties; restitution. (a) Every person who willfully obtains personal identifying information of another person, and uses that information for any unlawful purpose, including to obtain, or attempt to obtain, credit, goods, s…
W.S. § 6-3-902 Unlawful impersonation through electronic means; penalties; definitions; civil remedies
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Unlawful impersonation through electronic means; penalties; definitions; civil remedies. (a) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both, if he knowingly and witho…
W.S. § 6-3-1001 Definitions
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Definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) "Costs of the animal's impoundment" means all costs incurred by the impounding entity in providing necessary food and water, veterinary attention and treatment for any animal which is the subject of a violation of this article; (ii) "…
W.S. § 6-3-1002 (a) Cruelty to animals
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(a) Cruelty to animals. A person commits cruelty to animals if the person: (i) Knowingly overrides an animal or drives an animal when overloaded; (ii) Intentionally or knowingly, unnecessarily injures or beats an animal; (iii) Knowingly carries an animal in a manner that poses un…
W.S. § 6-3-1003 Other misdemeanors involving animal abuse; prohibition on manner of destruction of animals; attending fowl or dog fights; keeping household pets in unsanitary conditions
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Other misdemeanors involving animal abuse; prohibition on manner of destruction of animals; attending fowl or dog fights; keeping household pets in unsanitary conditions. (a) A person shall not destroy an animal by the use of a high-altitude decompression chamber or a carbon mono…