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State law — Wisconsin

0 verified · 16 possibly — unconfirmed · 0 verification pending

Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Substantial battery — causing substantial bodily harm with intent to cause bodily harm (Class I felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3.5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Aggravated battery — causing great bodily harm with intent to cause bodily harm (Class H felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Aggravated battery — causing great bodily harm with intent to cause great bodily harm (Class E felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Aggravated battery — bodily harm by conduct creating a substantial risk of great bodily harm (Class H felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Reckless injury (§ 940.23) is a separate offence: 1st degree Class D felony, 2nd degree Class F felony (reported).

Statute: § 940.19 Wis. Stats. (battery; substantial battery; aggravated battery)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, victim status, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Battery — causing bodily harm with intent to cause bodily harm, without consent (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Special-circumstances battery (§§ 940.20–940.208, e.g. battery to a law-enforcement officer) raises the class; tiers not verified in this session.

Statute: § 940.19(1) Wis. Stats. (battery)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Domestic abuse as battery — base offence (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000 (plus $100 surcharge)

Domestic abuse as substantial battery (Class I felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3.5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000 (plus $100 surcharge)

Domestic abuse repeater — penalty increase under § 939.621 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Base offence maximum + up to 2 years
Fine: As base offence

Note on this entry

A domestic-abuse repeater (2+ surcharge convictions in 10 years, or a new abuse offence within 72 hours of a domestic-abuse arrest) faces up to 2 extra years' imprisonment under § 939.621; the increase can convert a misdemeanor into a felony. A $100 domestic-abuse surcharge applies under § 973.055, and § 968.075 requires arrest and a 72-hour no-contact period.

Statute: § 940.19 Wis. Stats. (battery) + § 939.621 Wis. Stats. (domestic-abuse penalty increase) + § 973.055 Wis. Stats. (surcharge)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

2nd-degree intentional homicide — mitigated 1st degree (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–60 years
Fine: No fine authorised

2nd-degree reckless homicide — recklessly causing death (Class D felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle or firearm (Class D felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle (Class G felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Note on this entry

2nd-degree reckless and intoxicated-use tiers are reported, not read from official text in this session.

Statute: § 940.05 Wis. Stats. (2nd-degree intentional homicide); § 940.06 Wis. Stats. (2nd-degree reckless homicide); § 940.09 Wis. Stats. (homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle / firearm); § 940.10 Wis. Stats. (homicide by negligent operation of vehicle)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st-degree intentional homicide — causing death with intent to kill (Class A felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life
Fine: No fine authorised

1st-degree reckless homicide — recklessly causing death with utter disregard for human life (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–60 years
Fine: No fine authorised

Felony murder — death caused during commission / attempt / flight from certain felonies (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–60 years
Fine: No fine authorised

Note on this entry

Wisconsin has no death penalty (abolished 1853). Mitigating affirmative defences (adequate provocation, unnecessary defensive force, prevention of a felony, coercion) reduce 1st-degree intentional homicide to 2nd-degree intentional homicide under § 940.05.

Statute: § 940.01 Wis. Stats. (1st-degree intentional homicide); § 940.02 Wis. Stats. (1st-degree reckless homicide); § 940.03 Wis. Stats. (felony murder)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st-degree sexual assault — intercourse / contact with aggravating factors (great bodily harm, weapon, pregnancy, victim under 13, aided by others) (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–60 years
Fine: No fine authorised

2nd-degree sexual assault — intercourse / contact without consent or with aggravating factors (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–40 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

3rd-degree sexual assault — non-consensual intercourse without 1st / 2nd degree factors (Class G felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

4th-degree sexual assault — non-consensual sexual contact (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Sex-offender registration applies. 1st-degree sexual assault of a child under 13 causing injury is a Class A felony (life, reported).

Statute: § 940.225 Wis. Stats. (sexual assault)
Official source: LawServer mirror of Wisconsin Statutes (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Property

Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Burglary — intentional entry without consent with intent to steal or commit a felony (Class F felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–12.5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Burglary — armed, arms self inside, uses explosives on a depository, commits battery inside, or dwelling / boat / motor home with a person lawfully present (Class E felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Note on this entry

Entry while premises are open to the general public is with consent, so it is not burglary.

Statute: § 943.10 Wis. Stats. (burglary)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Robbery — taking from person / presence by force or threat of force (Class E felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Robbery — with use or threat of use of a dangerous weapon or apparent dangerous weapon (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–40 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Note on this entry

Wisconsin robbery is a Class E felony unarmed and a Class C felony armed — the classes differ from many other states.

Statute: § 943.32 Wis. Stats. (robbery)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Theft Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Theft — value not exceeding $2,500 (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Theft — value over $2,500 but not over $5,000 (Class I felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3.5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Theft — value over $5,000 but not over $10,000 (Class H felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Theft — value over $10,000 but not over $100,000 (Class G felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Theft — value over $100,000 (Class F felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–12.5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Theft — domestic animal, disaster-area, firearm or vulnerable-adult circumstances (Class H felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Theft — from the person of another or from a corpse (Class G felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Note on this entry

Theft from the person or from a corpse is a Class G felony regardless of value. Domestic animal, disaster-area, firearm and vulnerable-adult circumstances are Class H.

Statute: § 943.20 Wis. Stats. (theft)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, aggregation, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Criminal damage to property — intentional damage to another's property without consent (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Criminal damage — damage reducing value by more than $2,500, or vehicle / highway, utility, juror or registered state property (Class I felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3.5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Damage to energy-provider property with substantial interruption of services is a Class H felony (0–6 years, $0–$10,000, reported).

Statute: § 943.01 Wis. Stats. (damage to property)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fraud & financial

Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Forgery — falsely making / altering a legal-rights writing, public record or official certificate, or uttering it as genuine (Class H felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Forgery — falsely making / altering objects of antiquity / rarity, ID writings, labels, membership cards, transport writings or title abstracts (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Theft by fraud — graded by value under § 943.20 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: See Theft entry
Fine: See Theft entry

Note on this entry

Fraud against a financial institution (§ 943.82) is a separate Class H felony (reported).

Statute: § 943.38 Wis. Stats. (forgery); § 943.20 Wis. Stats. (theft by fraud)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, loss amount, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Possession of a Schedule I / II narcotic drug (Class I felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3.5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Possession of cocaine / cocaine base — 1st conviction Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year (county jail)
Fine: $0–$5,000

2nd or subsequent offence: Class I felony (0–3.5 years, $0–$10,000).

Possession of LSD, PCP, amphetamine, methcathinone, psilocin or psilocybin — 1st conviction Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year (county jail)
Fine: $0–$5,000

2nd or subsequent offence: Class I felony (0–3.5 years, $0–$10,000).

Possession of marijuana (THC) — 1st conviction (reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 months (reported)
Fine: $0–$1,000

2nd or subsequent offence: Class I felony (reported).

Possession of other controlled substances — unclassified misdemeanor under § 939.61 (reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 days (reported)
Fine: $0–$500 (reported)

Note on this entry

Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Wisconsin. A second or subsequent offence under § 961.41(3g) counts any prior controlled-substance conviction (any state / federal).

Statute: § 961.41(3g) Wis. Stats. (possession)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, county variation. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Schedule I / II narcotic drugs generally (Class E felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Schedule I / II / III non-narcotic drugs generally (Class H felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Cocaine / cocaine base — 1 g or less (Class G felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Cocaine / cocaine base — more than 1 g but not more than 5 g (Class F felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–12.5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Cocaine / cocaine base — more than 5 g but not more than 15 g (Class E felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Cocaine / cocaine base — more than 15 g but not more than 40 g (Class D felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Cocaine / cocaine base — more than 40 g (Class C felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–40 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Heroin — 3 g or less (Class F felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–12.5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Higher heroin amount tiers not verified in this session.

Marijuana — 200 g or less (Class I felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3.5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Reported: 200 g–1 kg Class H; 1–10 kg Class G; 10–20 kg Class F; over 20 kg Class E.

Methamphetamine — 5 g or less (Class F felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–12.5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Reported: over 5–50 g Class E; over 50 g Class D.

Note on this entry

§ 961.41(1) covers manufacture / distribution / delivery; § 961.41(1m) covers possession with intent to deliver at the same tiers. Marijuana and methamphetamine tiers below are reported, not read from official text in this session.

Statute: § 961.41(1) Wis. Stats. (manufacture, distribution or delivery)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, county variation. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Possession of a firearm by a felon / prohibited person (Class G felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Carrying a concealed weapon without a licence (Class A misdemeanor, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Recklessly endangering safety — 1st degree (Class F felony, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–12.5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Recklessly endangering safety — 2nd degree (Class A misdemeanor, reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Note on this entry

Open carry is lawful in Wisconsin; concealed carry requires a licence under § 175.60 (shall-issue). A person convicted of a violent felony who possesses a firearm within 5 years of completing sentence faces a mandatory minimum 3 years' confinement (§ 941.29(4m)).

Statute: § 941.29 Wis. Stats. (possession of a firearm by a felon / prohibited person); § 941.23 Wis. Stats. (carrying a concealed weapon); § 941.30 Wis. Stats. (recklessly endangering safety)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

OWI — 1st offence (civil forfeiture) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: No imprisonment (civil)
Fine: $150–$300 (forfeiture)

Plus $435 OWI surcharge; licence revoked 6–9 months.

OWI — 2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 5 days–6 months
Fine: $350–$1,100

OWI — 3rd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 45 days–1 year
Fine: $600–$2,000

OWI — 4th offence, 5+ years since prior (misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 60 days–1 year
Fine: $600–$2,000

OWI — 4th offence within 5 years, or 5th / 6th offence (Class H felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 6 months–6 years
Fine: $600 minimum (up to $10,000)

OWI — 7th / 8th / 9th offence (Class G felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: Up to $25,000

OWI — 10th or subsequent offence (Class F felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–12.5 years
Fine: Up to $25,000

OWI causing injury (reported) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 30 days–1 year
Fine: $300–$2,000

Up to 6 years with a prior OWI conviction (reported).

Note on this entry

A 1st OWI is a civil forfeiture, not a crime. Priors are counted over a lifetime. OWI causing injury (§ 940.25) and OWI causing death (§ 940.09) are separate offences. A 4th OWI is a Class H felony only if committed within 5 years of a prior; otherwise it is a misdemeanor ($600–$2,000, 60 days–1 year).

Statute: § 346.63 Wis. Stats. (OWI)
Official source: LegalClarity summary of Wisconsin OWI law (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, BAC, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Computer crimes — unauthorised modification / destruction / access / taking / copying of data, programs or documentation, or disclosure of restricted access codes (Class A misdemeanor) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–9 months
Fine: $0–$10,000

Computer crimes — committed to defraud or to obtain property (Class I felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3.5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Computer crimes — damage valued over $2,500, interruption of government / public communication / transport / utility, or substantial risk of death or great bodily harm (Class F felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–12.5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Note on this entry

Disguising the computer's identity / location while committing the offence increases the maximum fine by up to $1,000 and, for a misdemeanor, the maximum term to 1 year in county jail.

Statute: § 943.70 Wis. Stats. (computer crimes)
Official source: Wisconsin Legislature (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, loss amount, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.