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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

One of the worst experiences my clients’ have ever had in their lives has been being falsely accused of sexual assault. It is one thing to be falsely accused of a crime, it is quite another thing to deal with the social embarrassment of being falsely accused of sexual assault, particularly child sexual assault. Yet

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

Most property crimes fall into one of three categories: crimes that damage someone’s property, crimes involving the theft of another person’s property, or crimes committed to defraud other people for financial gain. Unlike many other types of crimes, property-crime conviction can have a much more serious impact on your future employment opportunities. That is because

In Wisconsin, it is illegal to be in possession or attempt to be in possession of certain controlled substances, including illegal Schedule 1 drugs such as cocaine, or even certain prescribed controlled substances without a valid prescription.  The penalty for possession depends entirely on the type of substance involved.  If at any time prior to

In Wisconsin, it is illegal to manufacture, deliver or distribute controlled substances. These offenses have a corresponding penalty depending on the schedule and amount of the substance involved. Manufacturing, Delivering or Distributing Cocaine: One gram or less is a class G felony More than one gram but less than five grams is a class F