How Is Criminal Law Unique in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin penal code is made up of a vast number of statutes. In Wisconsin, crimes are broken down between felonies and misdemeanors. Generally, a felony is a serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death. A misdemeanor is a less serious offense than a felony and is usually punishable by a fine, penalty, forfeiture, or jail in a place other than state prison.
Understanding criminal laws in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and throughout Wisconsin
There are nine classes of felonies under Wisconsin criminal law and three classes of misdemeanors. While all felonies are punishable with Wisconsin state imprisonment, only some misdemeanors also can carry incarceration as a penalty, and the length of incarceration is usually much less. Jail time for misdemeanors is usually in county or local jails.
The nine classes of felonies and their penalties include the following:
|
|
The three classes of misdemeanors in Wisconsin and their penalties include the following:
- Class A Misdemeanor—fine up to $10,000, or imprisonment for up to 9 months, or both
- Class B Misdemeanor—fine up to $1,000, or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both
- Class C Misdemeanor—fine up to $500, or imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both
Contact us to speak to a criminal lawyer
Have you been charged with a violation of criminal laws in Waukesha? Are you facing felony or misdemeanor charges in Milwaukee? Are you seeking a Milwaukee criminal lawyer? Contact Hayes & Rothstein, S.C. to speak to one of our criminal law lawyers today. Criminal charges are serious and should not be ignored. We can provide you with the type of aggressive yet compassionate representation that you need. We serve Milwaukee, Waukesha, and all of Wisconsin.
