Tag: violent crime

What is taking hostages?  Wis. Stat. section 940.305 Section 940.305 of the Wisconsin Statutes specifically prohibits taking hostages.  The law says: (1)  Except as provided in sub. (2), whoever by force or threat of imminent force seizes, confines or restrains a person without the person’s consent and with the intent to use the person as a hostage…

Section 943.30(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes – Threats to injure or accuse of a crime Section 943.30(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes describes a crime called threats to injure or accuse of a crime.  We (along with the drafters of the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions) refer to this crime as extortion.  But the statute itself indicates:…

A threat to a law enforcement officer is a felony in Wisconsin.  Contact us immediately at (414) 270-0202 for representation. A threat to a law enforcement officer is a Class H felony in Wisconsin.  That means upon conviction, the charge carries a maximum penalty of 6 years in prison and a $10,000.00 fine.  Importantly, this…

Threat to a prosecutor: what is it?  Section 940.203(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes The Wisconsin Statutes define crimes throughout the state.  Section 940.203(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes deals specifically with threatening a prosecutor.  The law says: (2) Whoever intentionally causes bodily harm or threatens to cause bodily harm to the person or family member of any…

Battery to a prosecutor is a felony in Wisconsin.  Contact our criminal defense lawyers at (414) 270-0202 for help. Battery to a prosecutor is a Class H felony in Wisconsin.  That means if you’re convicted of this offense, you face a maximum possible penalty of 6 years, $10,000.00 in fines, or both.  This is a…

A threat to a judge is a felony in Wisconsin.  Contact us immediately at (414) 270-0202 for representation. A threat to a judge is a felony in Wisconsin.  While normally threatening a non-judge qualifies as disorderly conduct (a Class B misdemeanor), this charge is punishable as a Class H felony.  Class H felonies in Wisconsin…

Battery to a judge charges are serious felony charges.  Contact our violent crime defense attorneys immediately for help: (414) 270-0202 Battery to a judge charges include the distinct potential of a prison sentence.  In Wisconsin, the charges is classified as a Class H felony, meaning that if you’re convicted, you face a maximum penalty of…

What is battery to a witness? Section 940.201 of the Wisconsin Statutes defines battery to a witness.  Specifically, the statute calls the crime “battery or threat to witnesses.”  Section 940.201(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes indicates that whoever does the following is guilty of a Class H felony: (a) Intentionally causes bodily harm or threatens to…

Battery to a juror is a felony in Wisconsin.  Contact our firm immediately for help: (414) 270-0202 Although a relatively low-level felony charge in Wisconsin, battery to a juror charges are incredibly serious.  Prosecutors and judges are likely to consider these charges aggravated, as they strike at the very foundation of the criminal justice system. …