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Committing a sexual assault is a felony in Appleton, Wisconsin. The exact penalties depend on the details of your case. 1st-degree sexual assault convicts can see up to 60 years in prison and permanent registration on the Wisconsin sex offender list.
If you are facing sexual assault charges in Appleton, call Grieve Law's criminal defense attorneys at (920) 381-1126 for a free case consultation.
Sexual assault crimes are categorized into four groups: 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree, and 4th degree. 1st-degree sexual assaults are most harshly penalized while 4th-degree sexual convicts see the least harsh punishments of the group.
A Class B felony that can result in up to 60 years in prison and a spot on the Wisconsin sex offender list. 1st-degree sexual assaults include:
A Class C felony resulting in a maximum of 40 years in prison, fines up to $100,000, and registration on the Wisconsin sex offender list. 2nd-degree sexual assaults include:
A Class G felony; a charge resulting in a maximum of 10 years in prison, fines up to $25,000, and registration on the Wisconsin sex offender list. A 3rd-degree sexual assault includes:
A Class A misdemeanor punishable up to 9 months in prison, fines up to $10,000, and registration on the Wisconsin sex offender list. 4th-degree sexual assaults include:
City |
Rape |
Sodomy/Oral Sex |
Sexual Assault With an Object |
Fondling |
Incest |
Statutory Rape |
All Sex Offenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 21 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 2 | 17 | 79 |
| Fox Valley Metro | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Grand Chute | 23 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Hortonville | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaukauna | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 16 |
| Outagamie Co | 16 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 26 |
| Seymour | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Schiocton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 76 | 10 | 6 | 58 | 2 | 26 | 178 |
Many sexual assault allegations come down to the understanding of consent and “no means no”. False accusations of sexual assault are unfortunately common due to misunderstanding or misintention. Sex crimes are often looked at differently from most crimes. They follow the “guilty until proven innocent” mindset over “innocent until proven guilty”.
The highly educated attorneys at Grieve Law will help prove your innocence and, in some cases, get your charges dropped. Sexual assault charges are commonly complex, and difficult to prove on both sides of the charge. We will go down every path necessary to uncover the most valuable facts to help prove your 100% innocence/ prove a fraction of the allegations are exaggerated or untrue. Attorneys at Grieve Law have built a track record of getting charges dropped or reduced, including domestic violence, sexual assualt, drug charges and 1st offense DUI charges.
A sexual assault conviction is a crime that will stay on your record for life. This type of charge can be removed from your record through expungement or a Governor’s pardon. Both instances are difficult to come by, but not impossible if you have a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney to accompany you in court.
The best defense to a criminal sexual assault charge is a great offense. It’s important that you do not speak with the police or to other people involved in your case without having a lawyer present. This could make or break your case. Hiring an experienced, successful criminal defense attorney who can walk you through the best way to beat your particular case will be most beneficial to you and achieve the best results.
