Tag: sexual assault

What is second degree sexual assault? Sexual assault charges are often based on the circumstances surrounding the alleged sexual acts.  That’s also how their degrees and penalties are defined.  Second degree sexual assault has ten different versions.  Section 94.0225(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes provides those: The defendant had sexual contact or sexual intercourse with another…

What is first degree sexual assault? Secondly, like all criminal charges, sexual assault charges have elements, or parts, that the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instruction 1201 provides one set of the jury instructions.  This offense focuses on sexual assault causing great bodily harm: Firstly, the defendant had sexual contact…

What is lewd and lascivious behavior? The crime is prohibited in section 944.20 of the Wisconsin Statutes.  The law indicates: (1) Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor: (a) Commits an indecent act of sexual gratification with another with knowledge that they are in the presence of others; or…

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What is sexual assault of the same child? Section 948.025 of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits sexual assault of the same child.  The offense is best defined when considering the penalties. Class A felony: At least 3 instances of sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 13 years old, and the…

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…