A felon in possession of a handgun in Wisconsin is a Class G felony under Wisconsin State Statute 941.29. That could mean up to 10 years in prison, up to a $10,000 fine or both.
Tom Grieve
OWI & Criminal Defense Attorney
A felon in possession of a handgun in Wisconsin is a Class G felony under Wisconsin State Statute 941.29. That could mean up to 10 years in prison, up to a $10,000 fine or both.
Tom Grieve
OWI & Criminal Defense Attorney
Look at your options before pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The violation of Statute 941.29 is a Class G felony. The penalty for a Class G felony is up to 10 years of prison, up to a $10,000 fine, or a combination of a prison sentence and a fine.
Tom Grieve and the criminal defense lawyers of Grieve Law are among the most respected criminal defense lawyers in Milwaukee and all of southeast Wisconsin. Tom and the top ranked defense lawyers of Grieve Law have extensive experience representing clients who have been charged under Wisconsin's firearm laws.
There are other instances where possession of a firearm is a felony, so check out the full statute if you are unsure about your situation.
Our criminal defense attorneys have negotiated multiple felonies down to misdemeanors, non-criminal tickets and outright dismissal of charges. Through negotiation or jury trial, our Wisconsin criminal defense attorneys faithfully represent your best interests to the fullest. Grieve Law LLC has the firearm, criminal defense, drug and DUI attorneys in Waukesha, Milwaukee and surrounding areas you can count on for powerful results. Learn more about Wisconsin's consequences for DWI and possession of a firearm.
Tom Grieve is an experienced gun attorney and zealous 2nd amendment advocate with offices in Madison & Milwaukee. He helps Wisconsin gun owners with:
Actual Possession: You have the gun in your hand
Constructive Possession: You have access to a gun and you can exercise control of it. For constructive possession, the state will still have to prove you knew about the gun and intended to take control of it.
Don't let a felony handgun conviction ruin your life—contact Grieve Law today for a free consultation!
A Wisconsin felon in possession of a handgun could face up to 10 years in prison, in addition to another charge listed on their record that stays there for life.