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In Whitefish Bay, a sexual assault that is convicted as a Class C felony could carry a penalty of up to 40 years in prison and/or a fine reaching $100,000. Penalties vary based on the specific details under state statute.
If you are facing sexual assault charges in Glendale or Whitefish Bay, call Grieve Law's criminal defense attorneys for a free consultation.
In Wisconsin, sexual assault is a felony and the circumstances of the crime greatly impact the penalties you may face.
Penalties for any sexual assault conviction will increase if the charge includes:
Any conviction of sexual assault in Wisconsin requires registering as a sex offender upon release from prison. You will need to continually update your address with law enforcement and face restrictions on residence and employment. If unsure of your felony or misdemeanor classification, contact Grieve Law for clarification or to learn more about Wisconsin’s misdemeanor classes. The stakes are high, so expert legal guidance is critical to avoid a lifelong devastating conviction.
If you face allegations of sexual abuse, assault or misconduct, having an experienced lawyer on your side is critical. The expert criminal defense attorneys at Grieve Law thoroughly examine the charges against you and build a vigorous defense aimed at reducing or dismissing them. With so much at stake, trust our in-depth understanding of Wisconsin sex crime laws to protect your rights.
Grieve Law understands Wisconsin prosecutors aggressively pursue sex crime allegations and are often resistant to hearing the defendant’s perspective.
During your free consultation, our Glendale attorneys will listen closely to the details of your case to build your strongest defense. No matter where you live in Milwaukee County, we will thoroughly explain your options and provide clarity on what to expect moving forward.
Our team has extensive experience crafting strategic legal defenses in sex crime cases. We dig into every facet of your case to identify the most effective ways to get charges reduced or dismissed. With our skilled attorneys on your side, you can feel empowered to fight the allegations and avoid conviction.
Sexual assault falls into four degrees of severity, 1st Degree is the most serious.
There are four types of 1st Degree sexual assault.
2nd Degree sexual assault includes:
3rd Degree sexual assault includes:
4th Degree sexual assault includes:
Learn more about the four degrees of sexual assault, penalties and sentencing guidelines.
Many sexual assault cases come down to misunderstandings around consent and “no means no.” Unfortunately, false accusations are common due to miscommunications or ulterior motives. There is, unfortunately, often an assumption of guilt until you prove innocence.
If you face charges but know you are innocent, the attorneys at Grieve Law will fiercely advocate to maintain the presumption of innocence and minimize penalties. Here are key steps to take:
We know false sexual assault allegations are terrifying. Lean on our team to strategically develop your case highlighting consent and disproving allegations. Skilled legal advocacy makes all the difference in protecting yourself against devastating charges.
City |
Rape |
Sodomy/Oral
|
Sexual Assault
|
Fondling |
Incest |
Statutory
|
All Sex
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brown Deer | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Cudahy | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| Fox Point | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Franklin | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Glendale | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Greendale | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Greenfield | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| Hales Corners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marquette University PD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Milwaukee Co | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Milwaukee | 312 | 106 | 24 | 274 | 4 | 54 | 774 |
| Oak Creek | 11 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| River Hills | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorewood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| South Milwaukee | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| St. Francis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| UW-Milwaukee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wauwatosa | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
| West Allis | 13 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 4 | 71 |
| West Milwaukee | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Whitefish Bay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 376 | 119 | 26 | 399 | 4 | 75 | 999 |
The attorneys at Grieve Law firmly believe anyone facing criminal allegations deserves access to a robust legal defense. Turn to Grieve Law when you need the best attorneys in Milwaukee County.
We provide free consultations and flexible payment options because finances should not be a barrier to justice. Our Glendale attorneys are dedicated to building the strongest possible case on your behalf.
Contact our Glendale sexual assault defense lawyers and schedule your free legal consultation.
Regardless of whether a charge is a Class B felony or a Class A misdemeanor, it will stay on your record forever. A class A misdemeanor could be expunged but that merely seals your record and does dismiss the charges. Many of these charges come with extended periods of time on the sex offender registry, and possibly the rest of someone’s life. The registry is very public information and that stain on your reputation will stay with you forever. Felonies also come with other lifetime penalties such as a ban on possessing firearms.
First, you need an aggressive, experienced criminal defense attorney who knows all possible defenses in these situations. How trustworthy is the victim? Are they exaggerating the truth? Is there DNA evidence to prove any of these allegations? There are many ways to address and defend such serious charges and you need someone who will explore every avenue for your case.
