What is unlawful use of computerized communication systems? Section 947.0125(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes describes unlawful use of a computerized communication system. All sections require the defendant act with intent to frighten, intimidate, threaten, abuse, or harass another.  The defendant then: (2) Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor: (a)…

What is disrupting a funeral or memorial service? Section 947.011(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits this offense.  The law provides: (a) No person may do any of the following during a funeral or memorial service, during the 60 minutes immediately preceding the scheduled starting time of a funeral or memorial service if a starting time has…

Food stamp fraud: misstating facts on an application Firstly, there are a few different food stamp fraud charges.  One version of the offense focuses on simply filling out the application incorrectly.  Section 946.92(2)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes indicates: (a) No person may misstate or conceal facts in a food stamp program application or report of income,…

What is welfare fraud? Welfare fraud, or public assistance fraud, is prohibited in section 946.93(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes.  The law indicates: (2) Whoever intentionally makes … any false statement or representation of material fact in any application for or receipt of public assistance is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Secondly, this is one version…

What is unemployment fraud? Section 108.24(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits unemployment insurance fraud: making a false statement to obtain a benefit payment.  The law says: (a) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or representation to obtain any benefit payment under this chapter, either for himself or herself or for any other person, may…

What is obstructing justice? Section 946.65 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits obstructing justice.  The crime occurs when: (1)  Whoever for a consideration knowingly gives false information to any officer of any court with intent to influence the officer in the performance of official functions is guilty of a Class I felony. (2) “Officer of any court” includes…

What is impersonating a peace officer, fire fighter, or other emergency personnel? Section 946.70 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits impersonating a peace officer. The law says: (1) (a)Except as provided in sub. (2), whoever impersonates a peace officer with intent to mislead others into believing that the person is actually a peace officer is guilty of…

What is abduction of another’s child? Section 948.30 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits abduction of another’s child. (1)  Any person who, for any unlawful purpose, does any of the following is guilty of a Class E felony: (a) Takes a child who is not his or her own by birth or adoption from the child’s home or…

What is a child sex offender working with children charge? Section 948.13(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits child sex offenders from working with children.  The law indicates: (a) … whoever has been convicted of a serious child sex offense and subsequently engages in an occupation or participates in a volunteer position that requires him or her…

What is sexual assault of a child by a person who works or volunteers with children? Section 948.095(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits sexual assault of a child by a person who works or volunteers with children.  The law says: (a) A person who has attained the age of 21 years and who engages in…