Wyoming · Wyoming Statutes — Title 6, Crimes and Offenses
Wyo. Stat. (Title 6) § 6-2-602: Use of force in self defense; no duty to retreat
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines when a person may legally use defensive force, including deadly force, in self-defense without a duty to retreat. It creates legal presumptions that justify force in certain home-invasion scenarios.
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