Author name: Casper Mehlos Law Group

What is the Definition of Statutory Rape? Many people use the term “rape” when a person forces someone else to engage in unwanted sexual activity. However, there are some problems with calling a sex crime rape. First, this term implies that a male has forced sexual contact with a female, while this is not always […]

How Can I Get My Name Removed from the Wisconsin Sex Registry? Many clients come to our offices hoping to get their names removed from the Wisconsin sex registry. They are desperate for relief from the social and economic consequences of being registered as a sex offender. Their neighbors receive notices when they move into

In Wisconsin, Second-Degree Intentional Homicide is essentially the same as First-Degree Intentional Homicide, except that there was some justifiable reason why the defendant used lethal force even though that reason did not fully justify the use of lethal force. These mitigating factors are: (1) adequate provocation; (2) unnecessary defensive force; (3) prevention of a felony;

Fourth-Degree Sexual Assault is a Class A Misdemeanor. The maximum penalty if convicted is 9 months in jail and/or a $10,000.00 fine. In order to be found guilty of Fourth-Degree Sexual Assault, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you had sexual contact with another person who did not give you consent. Defenses

In Wisconsin, False Imprisonment is a Class H Felony. A person accused of False Imprisonment can be sentenced to prison for a maximum of six years and fined up to a maximum of $10,000.00 if convicted. In order to be found guilty of False Imprisonment, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you

In Wisconsin, Burglary is a Class F Felony and Armed Burglary is a Class E Felony. The maximum sentence for a Class F Felony is 12 and-and-half years in prison and/or a $25,000.00 fine. The maximum sentence for a Class E Felony is 15 years in prison and/or a $50,000.00 fine. In order to be

In Wisconsin, if you write a check for any amount less than or equal to $2,500.00 and you do not intend to pay that amount, you may be charged with a Class A Misdemeanor. If convicted of that offense, you could face up to 9 months in jail and pay a fine up to $10,000.00.

In Wisconsin, Strangulation and Suffocation is either a Class H or Class G Felony (if previously charged with a , meaning that the maximum penalty is 6 years or 10 years prison and/or $10,000.00 or $25,000.00 fine, if convicted. To prove you committed Strangulation and Suffocation, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that

In Wisconsin, Second-Degree Sexual Assault is a Class C Felony. The maximum penalty is 40 years prison and/or a $100,000.00 fine, if convicted. There are several types of situations that can result in charges of Second Degree Sexual Assault, including: using or threatening to use force to have non-consensual sex; non-consensual sex resulting in injury