Tag: criminal penalties

“Penalty when none expressed” Penalty when none expressed is the title of Section 939.61 of the Wisconsin Statutes.  This sections discusses unclassified misdemeanors and classifies them for us.  There are two sections: (1)  If a person is convicted of an act or omission prohibited by statute and for which no penalty is expressed, the person shall…

What kind of crimes are Class B misdemeanors? Below is a list of various Class B misdemeanors in Wisconsin: Disorderly conduct Possession of alcohol as a minor (2nd or subsequent) Recklessly interfering with a service dog Trespassing in a hospital or medical facility Food stamp fraud Unlawful use of a telephone Unlawful use of a…

What are examples of Class A felonies in Wisconsin? Only the most serious charges in Wisconsin qualify as Class A felonies.  Below is the list: First-degree intentional homicide Repeated sexual assault of a child First-degree sexual assault of a child Although this list is indeed short, the legislature deemed these the most serious crimes in…

What are the Class B felonies in Wisconsin? Firstly, all crimes in Wisconsin are classified by their maximum penalties.  Class B felonies are no exception.  Below, we’ve provided a list of some Class B felonies in Wisconsin: Second-degree intentional homicide First-degree reckless homicide Repeated sexual assault of the same child Kidnapping First-degree sexual assault of…

What crimes are considered Class C felonies? Secondly, all crimes in Wisconsin are classified by their maximum penalties.  This applies to Class C felonies, other misdemeanors, other labelled felonies, and even unclassified crimes.  Below are some of the crimes considered Class C felonies in Wisconsin: Homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle (prior OWI offense)…

What are Class D felonies in Wisconsin? There’s a wide variety of Class D felonies in Wisconsin.  Below is a list: Possession of child pornography First-degree reckless injury Homicide while operating while intoxicated Possession with intent to deliver cocaine Possession with intent to deliver heroin Second-degree reckless homicide Manufacture, distribution, or delivery of heroin Manufacture,…

What crimes are Class E felonies? All Wisconsin crimes are classified by their penalties.  There are certainly a number of those crimes that qualify as Class E felonies.  Here is a list: Robbery with use or threat of force Reckless child abuse causing great bodily harm Possession with intent to deliver marijuana Possession with intent…

Which charges are Class F felonies? Numerous charges in Wisconsin qualify as Class F felonies.  For example, here are a few: Sexual exploitation of a child (if defendant is under 18 at time of offense) Causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity (if victim is under 13) Causing mental harm to a…

What are Class G felonies?  Here’s a list of a few common examples: Theft of services Resisting an officer Terrorist threats Second degree recklessly endangering safety Theft between $10,000.00 and $100,000.00 Homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon Homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle Receiving stolen property Possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia Possession with…

What are Class H felonies?  Examples of the offenses: A number of crimes in Wisconsin are Class H felonies.  Here’s a list: Strangulation and suffocation Identity theft Bail jumping Theft of services Operating a vehicle without owner’s consent Resisting an officer causing bodily harm Child abuse Theft Impersonating a peace officer Unauthorized use of an…