Tag: sexual assault

What is patronizing a prostitute? This crime is literally a “being in the wrong place” at the wrong time situation.  (And never use those words in court.)  Section 944.31 of the Wisconsin Statutes describes the offense: Except [in situations involving patronizing a child], any person who enters or remains in any place of prostitution with…

What is prostitution: nonmarital sexual intercourse? You’ve probably noticed these words on your charging documents.  At Van Severen Law Office we want to help individuals facing these charges in any way we can.  Therefore, we’re providing the statutory definition of this offense.  Section 944.30(1m) of the Wisconsin Statutes defines prostitution: nonmarital sexual intercourse: (1m)  Any person…

What is fornication in public? Section 944.15(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits fornication in public.  The law indicates: Whoever has sexual intercourse in public is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Section 944.15(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes defines the term in public: In this section, “in public” means in a place where or in a manner…

What is sexual assault of a child by a school staff person? Section 948.095(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits this offense.  The law indicates: “(2) Whoever has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a child who has attained the age of 16 years and who is not the defendant’s spouse is guilty of a Class H…

What is exposing a child to harmful material? Section 948.11(2)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits this offense.  The law says: (a) Whoever, with knowledge of the character and content of the material, sells, rents, exhibits, plays, distributes, or loans to a child any harmful material, with or without monetary consideration, is guilty of a Class I…

What are the elements of first degree sexual assault of a child: sexual contact or intercourse with a child who has not attained the age of 13: causing great bodily harm? All crimes in Wisconsin have elements.  Elements are parts of the offense, and the government must prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt.  If…

What is trafficking of a child? Section 948.051 of the Wisconsin Statutes defines trafficking of a child.  The law provides: (1)  Whoever knowingly recruits, entices, provides, obtains, harbors, transports, patronizes, or solicits or knowingly attempts to recruit, entice, provide, obtain, harbor, transport, patronize, or solicit any child for the purpose of commercial sex acts… (2) Whoever…

What is incest? Section 944.06 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits incest: sexual intercourse between blood relatives.  The law indicates: Whoever marries or has nonmarital sexual intercourse, as defined in s. 948.01 (6), with a person he or she knows is a blood relative and such relative is in fact related in a degree within which…

What are the elements of this offense? Like all criminal charges in Wisconsin, the government must prove certain elements of the offense before conviction.  Elements are “parts” of the crime.  And unless the government satisfies its burden of proof for all the elements, the defendant cannot be found guilty.  Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instruction 1218A provides…