A Mequon domestic violence lawyer takes cases involving domestic violence such as disorderly conduct, false imprisonment, strangulation, and other related charges in Ozaukee County. Domestic abuse can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the specifics of the case. Domestic violence is when someone intentionally causes physical harm to a spouse, roommate, or otherwise intimately related person.
Sexual assault is considered a felony offense in Wisconsin. The circumstances of the crime can greatly impact the charges levied and the penalties you may face. Sexual assault penalties can change depending on the degree of the crime.
Registration with the Wisconsin sex offender registry means that once released from custody, you will have to continually register with local law enforcement. Registration can impact where you are allowed to live and where you are permitted to work. You will also have to confirm your address with law enforcement once released from prison.
The experienced criminal defense team at Grieve Law has successfully negotiated multiple felonies down to misdemeanors, non-criminal tickets, and has even gotten sexual assault charges dismissed. If you’ve been accused of a sex crime, it’s imperative to take it seriously and put forth the strongest possible defense. A conviction will severely impact you for the rest of your life. You will have to register with the sex offenders list, which is publicly visible and can impact your reputation, job, marriage, and children.
The criminal defense team at Grieve Law knows prosecutors in Wisconsin take sex crimes very seriously and are not likely to cut you any breaks. Contact our Mequon office for a free consultation to discuss how we can put you in the best position to get your charges reduced or dropped.
Statutory rape convictions reach a maximum fine of $100,000 and/or 40 years in prison as a Class C felony. If the statutory rape involved a minor under 13 years old, you’re facing 60 years in prison and a Class B felony. Convictions often result in lifetime sex offender registration and a permanent mark on your criminal record.
The law does not accept ignorance of the victim’s age as a defense. Prosecutors may pursue additional charges, including “failure to act” if a responsible adult did not prevent the assault. Grieve Law builds defense strategies and fights to reduce or dismiss charges by challenging inconsistent statements, relationship history, and alleged timelines.
If accused of possession of child pornography in Mequon, WI, you face a Class D felony, up to $100,000 in fines and/or 25 years in prison per count. If you’re under 18, you face a Class I felony, a $10,000 fine and/or 3.5 years in jail per count. Wisconsin law enforces a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years for any conviction.
Each image or video can be charged separately, quickly compounding the total prison time and fines. Convictions are permanent and usually not eligible for expunction or pardon. Prosecutors must prove the accused knowingly possessed content involving individuals under 18 engaged in explicit conduct.
Grieve Law defends against child pornography charges by reviewing every detail, from how the files were obtained to whether the accused knew the nature of the content. Our attorneys fight to challenge improper charges, reduce penalties, and prevent lasting damage to your future.
In Wisconsin, a sexual assault conviction will remain on your record for the rest of your life. You may also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life. If you are accused of a sex crime, it is important to take it seriously and have experienced attorneys defending you.
If you find yourself facing sexual assault charges in Mequon,
Our criminal defense lawyers use dynamic, strategic, and aggressive defenses. Our defense team has fought these charges before, and have a proven track record of getting charges reduced or dismissed. When you need a criminal defense lawyer you can count on, contact Grieve Law and get a FREE initial consultation.