A threat to a judge is a felony in Wisconsin.  Contact us immediately at (414) 270-0202 for representation. A threat to a judge is a felony in Wisconsin.  While normally threatening a non-judge qualifies as disorderly conduct (a Class B misdemeanor), this charge is punishable as a Class H felony.  Class H felonies in Wisconsin…

Production of child pornography – Wis. Stat. 948.05(1m) Section 948.05(1m) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits production of child pornography: (1m) Whoever produces, performs in, profits from, promotes, imports into the state, reproduces, advertises, sells, distributes, or possesses with intent to sell or distribute, any recording of a child engaging in sexually explicit conduct may be penalized…

What does the statute say? Statutes prohibit specific actions, which we call crimes.  Section 943.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits “fraud on hotel or restaurant keeper, recreational attraction, taxicab operator, or gas station.”  Specifically, the law indicates: (1m) Whoever does any of the following may be penalized as provided in sub. (3): (a) Having obtained any beverage, food,…

Battery to a judge charges are serious felony charges.  Contact our violent crime defense attorneys immediately for help: (414) 270-0202 Battery to a judge charges include the distinct potential of a prison sentence.  In Wisconsin, the charges is classified as a Class H felony, meaning that if you’re convicted, you face a maximum penalty of…

What is battery to a witness? Section 940.201 of the Wisconsin Statutes defines battery to a witness.  Specifically, the statute calls the crime “battery or threat to witnesses.”  Section 940.201(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes indicates that whoever does the following is guilty of a Class H felony: (a) Intentionally causes bodily harm or threatens to…

What is absconding without paying rent? Section 943.215 of the Wisconsin Statutes defines absconding without paying rent.  The law says: (1)  Whoever having obtained the tenancy, as defined in s. 704.01 (4), of residential property he or she is entitled to occupy, intentionally absconds without paying all current and past rent due is guilty of a Class…

Battery to a juror is a felony in Wisconsin.  Contact our firm immediately for help: (414) 270-0202 Although a relatively low-level felony charge in Wisconsin, battery to a juror charges are incredibly serious.  Prosecutors and judges are likely to consider these charges aggravated, as they strike at the very foundation of the criminal justice system. …

Battery to a probation officer is a serious felony charge in Wisconsin.  Contact us at (414) 270-0202 for help. Battery to a probation officer charges are the culmination of a bad situation.  If you have a probation officer, you’re actively on supervision for some sort of other charge.  On top of facing new charges, you’ll…

What are Romeo and Juliet laws? Romeo and Juliet laws were designed to lessen penalties associated with statutory rape laws.  Specifically, these laws focus on teenagers who engage in voluntary sexual acts with someone older than they are.  Interpretations vary by state, but they all have the same general purpose.  In no instance do these…

Minors in possession of firearms in Wisconsin: Individuals under 12 years old in Wisconsin can only possess firearms while engaging in a Hunter Safety program.  Importantly a child under 12 years old may complete the program but must wait until he’s 12 to actually hunt.  Once a child turns 12, he’s allowed to possess a…