property

Under Wisconsin law, property is defined as any tangible item, whether classified as real property or personal property, without limitation. The term "property" includes electricity, gas and documents which represent a chose in action or any other intangible right.

Property of another includes property in which the accused has an interest, is a co-owner of, or is in a partnership to own unless the actor and victim are husband and wife.

Wisconsin property laws also include intellectual property, copyright protected property and trademark protected property.

For more information about property crimes in the State of Wisconsin, please refer to Wisconsin Property Crimes, Shoplifting, Burglary, and White Collar Crimes including Embezzlement, Extortion and Charity Scams.

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If you are under investigation as a suspect in a theft of property crime, if you have been arrested for a property crime, or if you have already been convicted of a property related crime and believe your conviction is in error or your sentence is unduly harsh, please contact Madison's Best Criminal Defense Lawyers, Attorney Chris Van Wagner & Attorney Tracey Wood for a brief but proffessional initial consultation about your case.

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