Tag: Property crime

What is entry into a locked coinbox? Section 943.125 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits entry into a locked coinbox.  The law says: (1)  Whoever intentionally enters a locked coin box of another without consent and with intent to steal therefrom is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Whoever has in personal possession any device or instrumentality…

What is dognapping and catnapping? Section 951.03 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits dognapping and catnapping.  The law indicates: No person may take the dog or cat of another from one place to another without the owner’s consent or cause such a dog or cat to be confined or carried out of this state or held…

Common examples of theft of services Frequently defendants aren’t aware their action is a form of theft.  Surely, sometimes the inability to pay for a service forces the defendant into criminal liability.  There are a few common examples of theft of services relevant to these examples: Neglecting to pay for medical treatment.  Unfortunately, due to…

Theft of telecommunications service is a crime in Wisconsin.  Contact Van Severen Law Office at (414) 270-0202 to discuss your case. Theft of telecommunications service is a crime in Wisconsin.  Telecommunications services are defined in section 182.017(1g)(cq) of the Wisconsin Statutes.  The term means “the offering for sale of the conveyance of voice, data, or other…

Robbery of a financial institution is a serious felony.  Contact Van Severen Law Office at (414) 270-0202 to discuss your case Our criminal defense attorneys defend robbery of a financial institution cases.  This theft charge is a Class C felony, carrying with it very serious prison penalties.  The maximum penalty for this offense sends the…

Contact Van Severen Law Office for possession of burglarious tools defense.  (414) 270-0202 The criminal defense attorneys at Van Severen Law Office are skilled property defense attorneys prepared to defend you against criminal allegations in Wisconsin.  Our staff criminal defense lawyers defend possession of burglarious tools cases.  Our law firm focuses all of its resources on…

What is criminal damage to railroads? Section 943.07 of the Wisconsin Statutes provides the official criminal damage to railroads definition. There are two circumstances where criminal damage to railroads is a Class I felony.  They include circumstances where: The defendant intentionally causes damage or causes another person to damage, tamper, change or destroy any railroad…

Contact Van Severen Law Office for entry into a locked vehicle defense.  (414) 270-0202 If you’ve been charged with entry into a locked vehicle you’re facing a Class A misdemeanor offense.  Our criminal attorney defend entry into a locked vehicle cases.  Contact law firm Van Severen Law Office for serious criminal defense if you’ve been charged with this…