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23 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1988–2026 2 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Wyoming courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Mehring v. Stategreen2 sentences2023See also, Kelley v. State, 2009 WY 3, ¶ 7 , 199 P.3d 521, 523 (Wyo. 2009) (“Sentencing decisions generally are subject to review for an abuse of discretion.” (citing Smith v. State, 941 P.2d 749, 750 (Wyo. 1997))). [¶31] “When imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.” Manes v. State, 2004 WY 70, ¶ 9 , 92 P.3d 289, 292 (Wyo. 2004) (citing Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo. 1993), and Griebel v. State, 763 P.2d 475, 477 (Wyo. 1988)). 2010We have also said that, "in imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes." Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo.1993). | 11 | 11 |
Griebel v. Stategreen2 sentences2023See also, Kelley v. State, 2009 WY 3, ¶ 7 , 199 P.3d 521, 523 (Wyo. 2009) (“Sentencing decisions generally are subject to review for an abuse of discretion.” (citing Smith v. State, 941 P.2d 749, 750 (Wyo. 1997))). [¶31] “When imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.” Manes v. State, 2004 WY 70, ¶ 9 , 92 P.3d 289, 292 (Wyo. 2004) (citing Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo. 1993), and Griebel v. State, 763 P.2d 475, 477 (Wyo. 1988)). 2012Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo.1998); Griebel v. State, 763 P.2d 475, 477 (Wyo.1988). | 9 | 9 |
Manes v. Stategreen2 sentences2023See also, Kelley v. State, 2009 WY 3, ¶ 7 , 199 P.3d 521, 523 (Wyo. 2009) (“Sentencing decisions generally are subject to review for an abuse of discretion.” (citing Smith v. State, 941 P.2d 749, 750 (Wyo. 1997))). [¶31] “When imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.” Manes v. State, 2004 WY 70, ¶ 9 , 92 P.3d 289, 292 (Wyo. 2004) (citing Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo. 1993), and Griebel v. State, 763 P.2d 475, 477 (Wyo. 1988)). 2023See also, Kelley v. State, 2009 WY 3, ¶ 7 , 199 P.3d 521, 523 (Wyo. 2009) (“Sentencing decisions generally are subject to review for an abuse of discretion.” (citing Smith v. State, 941 P.2d 749, 750 (Wyo. 1997))). [¶31] “When imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.” Manes v. State, 2004 WY 70, ¶ 9 , 92 P.3d 289, 292 (Wyo. 2004) (citing Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo. 1993), and Griebel v. State, 763 P.2d 475, 477 (Wyo. 1988)). | 4 | 4 |
Frederick v. Stategreen2 sentences2026See Frederick, ¶¶ 16–32, 151 P.3d at 1141–46 (finding the district court had the discretion to reject a plea agreement for a deferred sentence after considering a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes); Rawson, 900 P.2d at 1139–40 (holding a district court has full discretion to decide whether to grant a deferred sentence under Wyoming Statute § 7-13-301 even though the defendant and State consent to its application). 2019Stat. Ann. § 14-6-237 (b) (LexisNexis 2017)). [¶13] “We have repeatedly stated that ‘[a] court is given broad discretion in sentencing and may consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.’” Sen III, ¶ 29, 390 P.3d at 777 (quoting Frederick v. State, 2007 WY 27, ¶ 26 , 151 P.3d 1136, 1144 (Wyo. 2007)). | 3 | 3 |
Schaeffer v. Stategreen2 sentences2019Davis, ¶ 63, 415 P.3d at 686 (quoting Schaeffer v. State, 2012 WY 9, ¶ 51 , 268 P.3d 1045, 1061 (Wyo. 2012)) (“‘[w]hen imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes,’ and we ‘will not disturb a sentencing decision absent a clear abuse of discretion’”). 2019Davis, ¶ 63, 415 P.3d at 686 (quoting Schaeffer v. State, 2012 WY 9, ¶ 51 , 268 P.3d 1045, 1061 (Wyo. 2012)) (“‘[w]hen imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes,’ and we ‘will not disturb a sentencing decision absent a clear abuse of discretion’”). | 3 | 3 |
Gorseth v. Stategreen2 sentences2018See Schaeffer v. State , 2012 WY 9 , ¶ 51, 268 P.3d 1045 , 1061 (Wyo. 2012) ("[w]hen imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes," and we "will not disturb a sentencing decision absent a clear abuse of discretion"); Gorseth v. State , 2006 WY 109 , ¶ 15, 141 P.3d 698 , 703 (Wyo. 2006) (same). [¶64] The State cites State v. Ramos , 187 Wash.2d 420 , 387 P.3d 650 , 667 (2017), in support of its contention that our review should be for an abuse of discretion. 2018See Schaeffer v. State , 2012 WY 9 , ¶ 51, 268 P.3d 1045 , 1061 (Wyo. 2012) ("[w]hen imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes," and we "will not disturb a sentencing decision absent a clear abuse of discretion"); Gorseth v. State , 2006 WY 109 , ¶ 15, 141 P.3d 698 , 703 (Wyo. 2006) (same). [¶64] The State cites State v. Ramos , 187 Wash.2d 420 , 387 P.3d 650 , 667 (2017), in support of its contention that our review should be for an abuse of discretion. | 2 | 3 |
Smith v. Stategreen1 sentence2023See also, Kelley v. State, 2009 WY 3, ¶ 7 , 199 P.3d 521, 523 (Wyo. 2009) (“Sentencing decisions generally are subject to review for an abuse of discretion.” (citing Smith v. State, 941 P.2d 749, 750 (Wyo. 1997))). [¶31] “When imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.” Manes v. State, 2004 WY 70, ¶ 9 , 92 P.3d 289, 292 (Wyo. 2004) (citing Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo. 1993), and Griebel v. State, 763 P.2d 475, 477 (Wyo. 1988)). | 1 | 1 |
Kelley v. Stategreen2 sentences2023See also, Kelley v. State, 2009 WY 3, ¶ 7 , 199 P.3d 521, 523 (Wyo. 2009) (“Sentencing decisions generally are subject to review for an abuse of discretion.” (citing Smith v. State, 941 P.2d 749, 750 (Wyo. 1997))). [¶31] “When imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.” Manes v. State, 2004 WY 70, ¶ 9 , 92 P.3d 289, 292 (Wyo. 2004) (citing Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo. 1993), and Griebel v. State, 763 P.2d 475, 477 (Wyo. 1988)). 2023See also, Kelley v. State, 2009 WY 3, ¶ 7 , 199 P.3d 521, 523 (Wyo. 2009) (“Sentencing decisions generally are subject to review for an abuse of discretion.” (citing Smith v. State, 941 P.2d 749, 750 (Wyo. 1997))). [¶31] “When imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.” Manes v. State, 2004 WY 70, ¶ 9 , 92 P.3d 289, 292 (Wyo. 2004) (citing Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo. 1993), and Griebel v. State, 763 P.2d 475, 477 (Wyo. 1988)). | 1 | 1 |
Sparks v. Stategreen1 sentence2019“An abuse of discretion will not be found unless the court acts in a manner that exceeds the bounds of reason.” Sparks v. State, 2019 WY 50 , ¶ 12, 440 P.3d 1095, 1101 (Wyo. 2019). | 1 | 1 |
Brian J. Noel v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2017In Noel v. State, 2014 WY 30, ¶ 42 , 319 P.3d 134, 148 (Wyo. 2014), we noted that “a sentencing court may consider evidence that supports a charge greater than the conviction for which the defendant is being sentenced as well as evidence of other crimes committed by the defendant.” Further, in Frederick, ¶ 26, 151 P.3d at 1145 , we stated that “Victim impact information about other crimes or convictions unrelated to the particular crime for which sentence is about to be imposed is permissible.” Accordingly, the district court could properly consider Sen’s conduct before and after the aggravate 2017In Noel v. State, 2014 WY 30, ¶ 42 , 319 P.3d 134, 148 (Wyo. 2014), we noted that “a sentencing court may consider evidence that supports a charge greater than the conviction for which the defendant is being sentenced as well as evidence of other crimes committed by the defendant.” Further, in Frederick, ¶ 26, 151 P.3d at 1145 , we stated that “Victim impact information about other crimes or convictions unrelated to the particular crime for which sentence is about to be imposed is permissible.” Accordingly, the district court could properly consider Sen’s conduct before and after the aggravate | 1 | 1 |
Noller v. Stategreen2 sentences2015Croy v. State, 2014 WY 111, ¶7 , 384 P.3d 564 , 567 (Wyo.2014). 'These include "victim impact statements, PSIs, and other factors relating to the defendant and his crimes[.]" Deeds v. State, 2014 WY 124, ¶ 22 , 335 P.3d 473, 479 (Wyo.2014) (quoting Noller v. State, 2010 WY 30, ¶ 13 , 226 P.3d 867, 871 (Wyo.2010)), . [113] The district court's oral sentencing decision consists of two paragraphs: As [defense counsel] has probably told you, as most people here know, I've done this now for a very long time. 2015Croy v. State, 2014 WY 111, ¶7 , 384 P.3d 564 , 567 (Wyo.2014). 'These include "victim impact statements, PSIs, and other factors relating to the defendant and his crimes[.]" Deeds v. State, 2014 WY 124, ¶ 22 , 335 P.3d 473, 479 (Wyo.2014) (quoting Noller v. State, 2010 WY 30, ¶ 13 , 226 P.3d 867, 871 (Wyo.2010)), . [113] The district court's oral sentencing decision consists of two paragraphs: As [defense counsel] has probably told you, as most people here know, I've done this now for a very long time. | 1 | 1 |
Hubbard v. Stategreen2 sentences2015Did the district court abuse its discretion when it denied Mr. Butler probation and sentenced him to serve time in prison? [112] "[When the district court's imposition of a criminal sentence is within the limits set by the legislature, the sentence will not be overturned, absent a clear abuse of discretion. 2 Hubbard v. State, 2008 WY 12, ¶ 27 , 175 P.3d 625, 680 (Wyo.2008). "[It is a very difficult bar for an appellant to leap seeking to overturn a sentencing decision on an abuse of discretion argument[,]" due in large part to the wide variety of factors a district court can consider in its s 2015Did the district court abuse its discretion when it denied Mr. Butler probation and sentenced him to serve time in prison? [112] "[When the district court's imposition of a criminal sentence is within the limits set by the legislature, the sentence will not be overturned, absent a clear abuse of discretion. 2 Hubbard v. State, 2008 WY 12, ¶ 27 , 175 P.3d 625, 680 (Wyo.2008). "[It is a very difficult bar for an appellant to leap seeking to overturn a sentencing decision on an abuse of discretion argument[,]" due in large part to the wide variety of factors a district court can consider in its s | 1 | 1 |
Andrew William Deedsgreen2 sentences2015Croy v. State, 2014 WY 111, ¶7 , 384 P.3d 564 , 567 (Wyo.2014). 'These include "victim impact statements, PSIs, and other factors relating to the defendant and his crimes[.]" Deeds v. State, 2014 WY 124, ¶ 22 , 335 P.3d 473, 479 (Wyo.2014) (quoting Noller v. State, 2010 WY 30, ¶ 13 , 226 P.3d 867, 871 (Wyo.2010)), . [113] The district court's oral sentencing decision consists of two paragraphs: As [defense counsel] has probably told you, as most people here know, I've done this now for a very long time. 2015Croy v. State, 2014 WY 111, ¶7 , 384 P.3d 564 , 567 (Wyo.2014). 'These include "victim impact statements, PSIs, and other factors relating to the defendant and his crimes[.]" Deeds v. State, 2014 WY 124, ¶ 22 , 335 P.3d 473, 479 (Wyo.2014) (quoting Noller v. State, 2010 WY 30, ¶ 13 , 226 P.3d 867, 871 (Wyo.2010)), . [113] The district court's oral sentencing decision consists of two paragraphs: As [defense counsel] has probably told you, as most people here know, I've done this now for a very long time. | 1 | 1 |
Cohee v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Gorseth v. State, 2006 WY 109, ¶ 15 , 141 P.3d 698, 703 (Wyo. 2006); Cohee v. State, 2005 WY 50, ¶ 4 , 110 P.3d 267, 269 (Wyo. 2005). 2009Gorseth v. State, 2006 WY 109, ¶ 15 , 141 P.3d 698, 703 (Wyo. 2006); Cohee v. State, 2005 WY 50, ¶ 4 , 110 P.3d 267, 269 (Wyo. 2005). | 1 | 1 |
Swingholm v. Stategreen1 sentence1999Swingholm v. State, 910 P.2d 1334, 1339 (Wyo.1996) (quoting Mehring v. State, 860 P.2d 1101, 1115 (Wyo.1993)). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wyoming. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Rawson v. State
green
1 sentence2026See Frederick, ¶¶ 16–32, 151 P.3d at 1141–46 (finding the district court had the discretion to reject a plea agreement for a deferred sentence after considering a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes); Rawson, 900 P.2d at 1139–40 (holding a district court has full discretion to decide whether to grant a deferred sentence under Wyoming Statute § 7-13-301 even though the defendant and State consent to its application). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Davis v. State
green
1 sentence2019Davis, ¶ 63, 415 P.3d at 686 (quoting Schaeffer v. State, 2012 WY 9, ¶ 51 , 268 P.3d 1045, 1061 (Wyo. 2012)) (“‘[w]hen imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes,’ and we ‘will not disturb a sentencing decision absent a clear abuse of discretion’”). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Dharminder Vir Sen v. State
green
1 sentence2019Stat. Ann. § 14-6-237 (b) (LexisNexis 2017)). [¶13] “We have repeatedly stated that ‘[a] court is given broad discretion in sentencing and may consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes.’” Sen III, ¶ 29, 390 P.3d at 777 (quoting Frederick v. State, 2007 WY 27, ¶ 26 , 151 P.3d 1136, 1144 (Wyo. 2007)). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Miller v. Alabama
green
2 sentences2018Bear Cloud II , ¶ 42, 294 P.3d at 47 ; Miller , 567 U.S. at 475 -77 , 132 S.Ct. at 2467-68 ; see supra ¶53. 2018Bear Cloud II , ¶ 42, 294 P.3d at 47 ; Miller , 567 U.S. at 475 -77 , 132 S.Ct. at 2467-68 ; see supra ¶53. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Ramos
green
2 sentences2018See Schaeffer v. State , 2012 WY 9 , ¶ 51, 268 P.3d 1045 , 1061 (Wyo. 2012) ("[w]hen imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes," and we "will not disturb a sentencing decision absent a clear abuse of discretion"); Gorseth v. State , 2006 WY 109 , ¶ 15, 141 P.3d 698 , 703 (Wyo. 2006) (same). [¶64] The State cites State v. Ramos , 187 Wash.2d 420 , 387 P.3d 650 , 667 (2017), in support of its contention that our review should be for an abuse of discretion. 2018See Schaeffer v. State , 2012 WY 9 , ¶ 51, 268 P.3d 1045 , 1061 (Wyo. 2012) ("[w]hen imposing sentence, the trial court is given broad discretion to consider a wide variety of factors about the defendant and his crimes," and we "will not disturb a sentencing decision absent a clear abuse of discretion"); Gorseth v. State , 2006 WY 109 , ¶ 15, 141 P.3d 698 , 703 (Wyo. 2006) (same). [¶64] The State cites State v. Ramos , 187 Wash.2d 420 , 387 P.3d 650 , 667 (2017), in support of its contention that our review should be for an abuse of discretion. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Wyatt L. Bear Cloud v. The State of Wyoming
green
1 sentence2018Bear Cloud II , ¶ 42, 294 P.3d at 47 ; Miller , 567 U.S. at 475 -77 , 132 S.Ct. at 2467-68 ; see supra ¶53. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
David Charles Croy
green
1 sentence2015Croy v. State, 2014 WY 111, ¶7 , 384 P.3d 564 , 567 (Wyo.2014). 'These include "victim impact statements, PSIs, and other factors relating to the defendant and his crimes[.]" Deeds v. State, 2014 WY 124, ¶ 22 , 335 P.3d 473, 479 (Wyo.2014) (quoting Noller v. State, 2010 WY 30, ¶ 13 , 226 P.3d 867, 871 (Wyo.2010)), . [113] The district court's oral sentencing decision consists of two paragraphs: As [defense counsel] has probably told you, as most people here know, I've done this now for a very long time. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Cavanagh v. State
green
2 sentences1988Cavanagh v. State, Wyo., 505 P.2d 311 (1973). 1988Cavanagh v. State, Wyo., 505 P.2d 311 (1973). | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.