Tag: sexual assault

What is causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity? Section 948.055 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity.  The law indicates: Whoever intentionally causes a child who has not attained 18 years of age, or an individual who the actor believes or has reason…

What is sexual exploitation of a child? Section 948.05 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits sexual exploitation of a child.  This crime occurs when the defendant does any of the following, with knowledge of the character and content of the sexually explicit conduct: Employed, used, persuaded, induced, enticed, or coerced any child to engage in sexually…

What are the elements of the offense? All crimes certainly have elements.  An element is a part of the crime that must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt by the government.  Wisconsin Jury Instruction Criminal 2130 describes incest with a child: sexual intercourse or contact.  That instruction advises us of the requirements: The defendant had…

What is exposing genitals, pubic area, or intimate parts? Section 948.10 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits exposing genitals, pubic area, or intimate parts.  Specifically, the statute indicates: Whoever, for purposes of sexual arousal or gratification, causes a child to expose genitals, pubic area, or intimate parts, or exposes genitals, pubic area, or intimate parts to…

What is soliciting a child for prostitution? Section 948.08 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits soliciting a child for prostitution. The defendant commits the crime when he: “intentionally solicits or causes any child to engage in an act of prostitution or establishes any child in a place of prostitution…” Solicitation refers to commanding, encouraging, or requesting…

How do I win my use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime case? Police and alleged victims aren’t always honest.  While we can’t say how to win your specific case (we don’t know the details), there are methods to attack a child sex crime.  The kids could be lying.  The police could…

What is child enticement? Child enticement occurs when the defendant causes a child to to into any vehicle, building, room, or secluded place with any of the following purposes: Having sexual contact or sexual intercourse with the child; Causing the child to engage in prostitution; Exposing genitals, pubic area, or intimate parts to the child,…

What are the elements of this offense? All crimes in Wisconsin have “elements.”  An element is a part of the offense, and all elements must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.  If the government cannot prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt, they cannot convict you of the charge. Possession of child pornography is no…

What are the elements of the offense? All crimes in Wisconsin are comprised of elements.  Elements are parts of the offense.  And, in order for the government to satisfy its burden and prove the case against a defendant, they must show all the elements occurred.  Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instruction 2138 provides the elements of the…