Section 5-9-101 - Definitions; Construction of Provisions.

WY Stat § 5-9-101 (2019) (N/A)
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5-9-101. Definitions; construction of provisions.

(a) As used in this act unless the context otherwise requires:

(i) "Felony" means a criminal offense for which the penalty authorized by law includes imprisonment in a state penal institution for more than one (1) year;

(ii) "Misdemeanor" means a criminal offense which is not a felony.

(b) When no special provision is otherwise made by law, the circuit court shall be vested with all inherent powers which are possessed by courts of record in this state.