second degree
sexual assault
wisconsin laws

Second-degree sexual assault is a Class C Felony offense.

Use or threat of force or violence

Under Wisconsin laws, any person who is convicted of sexual contact or sexual assault of another person without consent by use or threat of force or violence is guilty of a Class C Felony offense.

Injury, Illness, Disease or Impairment

Under Wisconsin laws, any person who is convicted of a second degree sexual assault having caused injury, illness, disease or impairment of a reproductive or sexual organ or mental harm requiring psychiatric care is guilty of a Class C Felony offense.

Knowingly Sexually Assault Mentally Ill Person

Under Wisconsin laws, a person who is convicted of a sexual assault upon or sexual contact with a person whom the attacker knows to have a mental condition that renders them temporarily or permanently incapable of discerning the nature of the act is guilty of a Class C Felony offense.

sexual assault of an intoxicated person

Under Wisconsin laws, a person is prohibited from purposely having sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a person who is unconscious, or under the influence of an intoxicant to such a degree that the person is incapable of giving consent. Purposely here has the meaning that the actor had actual knowledge that the person was intoxicated and was unable to give consent and intended to have sexual intercourse or sexual contact with that person while the person was unable to consent.

sexual assault of an unconscious victim

Under Wisconsin laws, it is illegal to purposely have sexual contact or sexual intercourse with an unconscious person. Here, purposely means that it is known to the actor of the sexual contact or sexual assault that the person being touched or assaulted is unconscious. A person convicted of this offense is guilty of a Class C Felony.

aided or abetted sexual contact or sexual assault
gang rape

Under Wisconsin laws, a person who's is aided or abetted by one or more other persons and has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with another person without that person’s consent is guilty of a Class C felony.

patient or resident sexual assault

Anyone who is an employee of a facility or program and has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a person who is a patient or resident of that facility or program is guilty of a Class C felony.

correctional staff sexual assault

Anyone who is a correctional staff member and has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a person confined in a correctional institution is guilty of a Class C felony, unless the confined person is subject to prosecution for second-degree sexual assault.

Class C Felony Punishment

Under Wisconsin law, a Class C Felony is punishable by a fine of up to $100,000, or imprisonment of up to 40 years, or both. Repeat offenders may have imprisonment terms increased up to two years with a prior misdemeanor conviction, and up to 6 years with a prior felony conviction.

Van Wagner & Wood Can Help

If you are under investigation for a sexual assault, if you have been arrested on sexual assault charges, or if you have already been convicted and believe your conviction or sentence were wrong and want to appeal the decision, please call (608-284-1200 or 1-888-663-8163) the attorneys at Van Wagner & Wood right away.

Those attorneys will give you a brief but professional "first-impression" analysis of your case so that you can take the next step in defending yourself: hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and defend you against a very aggressive prosecution. Sex crimes are particularly difficult charges both to defend and to escape. The sooner you take the first step in getting represented, the better your chances of prevailing. Call today.

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