CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Thursday, May 18.
The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Michael Patchen presided, while Assistant District Attorney Mackenzie Morrison represented the state.
All persons entering not guilty pleas or charged with felonies are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Official charges are subject to change by the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.
Pleas on felony charges are not entered in circuit court, though bond conditions are set.
A bail bondsman can post a surety bond, typically requiring 10–20%.
A “personal recognizance” or “signature” bond means there is no money required to get out, but the defendant could owe the full amount if they fail to appear.
Factors affecting bond and sentencing include the nature of the crime, the weight of the evidence and the defendant’s criminal history and ties to the community.
Standard fees typically include $150 to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund, $70 in court costs and $50 to Drug Court assessment fees. Some charges carry additional fines.
Also included are pleading to modified charges entered in circuit in court.
Felonies and engrossed misdemeanors (pleas not entered in circuit court)
- Daniel Hokason, 33, – Child endangerment: child where methamphetamine possessed/stored/ingested, possession of methamphetamine: misdemeanor amount
- $7,500 cash or surety bond
- Sharon Wykoff, 27 – Child endangerment: child where methamphetamine possessed/stored/ingested, possession of methamphetamine: misdemeanor amount
- $7,500 cash or surety bond
- Lea Lewis, 43 – Possession of methamphetamine: felony weight, possession of marijuana: misdemeanor amount
- $10,000 cash or surety
Not guilty pleas
- Shauna Denecke – Probation revocation
- $4,000 cash or surety bond
