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Criminal Laws & Non-criminal Laws in Wisconsin

CCAP

CCAP is Wisconsin Circuit Court Access to criminal records under the Open Records Act. CCAP references charges as listed in Wisconsin criminal code.

Felony Classes

Crimes classified as felony offenses carry penalties of one of more years imprisonment in a state prison, or federal prison is convicted for a federal crime.

Misdemeanor Classes

Crimes classified as misdemeanor offenses typically carry penalties of one year or less jail time in a county or other local jail. In some instances, the sentence can be for more that one year, or the convicted person can serve more than one year due to other penalties, failure to pay fines, or behavior, as well as other reasons provided by a court.

Battery

Criminal battery is a crime against a person. Please refer to criminal battery for information about: criminal battery charges, battery as a misdemeanor, battery as a felony, substantial battery, and battery defenses including self-defense, defense of another person, and defense of property. Battery is prohibited under Wisconsin law ( Wisconsin Criminal Code, Chapter 939).

Computer Sex Crimes

Using a computer to facilitate a sex crime or any other crime is a crime in addition to the crime committed. Refer to computer sex crimes for information about arrests by Wisconsin police, mandatory prison & reporting, and possession of child pornography, as well as exceptions and defenses. Wisconsin criminal code statutes include several laws prohibiting the use of a computer to commit a sex crime. (Wisconsin Criminal Code, Chapter 948).

Drug Crimes

Drug crimes are prohibited uses of drugs (legal and illegal) by Wisconsin law. Wisconsin drug crimes includes possession, possession of a controlled substances, possession with an intent to sell, possession with an intent to distribute, selling drugs, delivery or manufacture of controlled substances, crack vs. powder cocaine, federal drug charges, second drug offenses or subsequent drug offenses, and defenses to drug charges. (Wisconsin Statutes).

Wisconsin laws also include statutes prohibited driving while under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicant or a drug.

Felon In Possession of a Firearm

Felon in possession of a firearm includes information about Wisconsin law, optional prosecution in federal court, prohibited persons, and defenses. Under Wisconsin law, felon in possession charges are considered crimes against public health and safety. (Wisconsin Statutes).

Wisconsin Sex Crimes

Wisconsin sex crimes explains some of Wisconsin's sexual assault laws, including repeated acts of sexual assault, first degree sexual assault, second degree sexual assault, computer sex crimes, and child pornography. (Wisconsin Statutes).

First Degree Sexual Assault

First degree sexual assault discusses the mandatory prison sentence, mandatory sex offender registry, and defenses. (Wisconsin Statutes).

Second Degree Sexual Assault

Second degree sexual assault discusses Wisconsin sex crime laws, mandatory sex offender registry, and defenses. (Wisconsin Statutes).

Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault

Repeated acts discusses the state's proof for this crime, penalties and defenses. (Wisconsin Statutes).

Wisconsin Courts

Wisconsin Circuit Courts includes Wisconsin circuit court names, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers and website address, if applicable. (Wisconsin Statutes).

Wisconsin Laws

Wisconsin criminal laws are codified in the Wisconsin statutes, and are available on the Wisconsin State Legislature website. (Wisconsin Statutes).

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