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Wisconsin Sex-Based Crimes
Wisconsin laws include several crimes involving sexual contact, intercourse and other sexually motivated offenses. The list of sex crimes below is not an exhaustive list of all the possible charges that a prosecutor can bring against an alleged defendant, but they cover the most common criminal complaints.
sexual assault - rape
Sexual assault (previously known as "rape") is the most frequently charged sex crime in Wisconsin. In the past year, enticement has been charged more often than ever before as a result of numerous sting operations conducted by police throughout Wisconsin. Charges include:
- First Degree Sexual Assault
- Second Degree Sexual Assault
- Third Degree Sexual Assault
- Fourth Degree Sexual Assault
Sexual assault of a minor
Sexual assault of a minor child is the most severe sexual assault crime in Wisconsin. When more than one act of assault has occurred on the same child, the state charges the alleged defendant with the crime of repeated acts. A minor is a person under the age of 18 years. Charges include:
- First Degree Sexual Assault
- Second Degree Sexual Assault
- Fourth Degree Sexual Assault
- Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault, Minor, Same Child
child pornography
It is not illegal to possess pornography in the state of Wisconsin, but it is illegal to possess pornography of a child (a person under the age of 18 years) regardless of where they reside or their sex. Charges include:
- Possession of child pornography, Class I Felony
- Exhibition of child pornography, Class I felony
Obscene materials, lewd & lascivious behavior
Wisconsin laws prohibit displaying obscene materials, publicly acting in a matter for the purpose of personal sexual gratification, or behaving in a lewd or lascivious manner. This heading covers several crimes including:
- Obscene materials
- Lewd, obscene or indecent drawing
- Obscene e-mail, including sexually explicit e-mail
- Acts of sexual gratification in a public place, with another person, in the presence of another, indecently exposing genitals
Criminal defense attorney for sex-based crimes
Attorney Jonas Bednarek represents people in Wisconsin who have been accused of sex-based crimes. He frequently defends people charged with the sex crimes listed above, as well as other sex-based crimes.
Free initial consultation
If you have been accused of committing any type of sexually motivated or sex-based crime in the state of Wisconsin, please contact the law offices of Attorney Jonas Bednarek for a free initial consultation.
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