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Domestic violence charges in Wisconsin have a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and $100,000 in fines. A misdemeanor domestic violence charge could lead to 9 months in prison and fines up to $10,000. Being charged with domestic violence on a spouse, man, woman, or minor all come with different penalties and depend on the judge and prosecutor you’re facing.
If you are facing domestic violence charges in Appleton, call Grieve Law's criminal defense attorneys for a free case consultation.
According to Wisconsin state statute 947.01, disorderly conduct is any public or private behavior that could disturb or provoke others.
By itself, domestic violence is normally not a criminal charge. Domestic violence charges get used as a modifier or enhancer that can be added to an underlying criminal charge. In Appleton, a domestic abuse charge can be added to any charge involving a domestic relationship (if applicable).
A domestic relationship can exist between spouses (or former spouses), roommates, or people that share a child in common. Common domestic violence charges include:
Law enforcement is required to make an arrest in any situation where domestic violence is alleged (if they have enough evidence to suspect a crime has occurred). This means it’s very likely someone will go to jail if a call is made to report a domestic violence crime.
However, it’s important to know the predominant aggressor is not always the one who started the fight. The on-site police officer will have to determine who the aggressor was based on evidence and observation made at the scene and from witnesses.
A great criminal defense attorney will be able to analyze the facts of your case and apply their knowledge and the law to determine the best defense against your charges. It’s our goal to make sure your charges don’t turn a bad day into a bad life.
You are only guilty if you are convicted. We won’t go into the courtroom ready to present a guilty plea. Our criminal defense attorneys will go down every path necessary to get you the best results possible. Since 2013, Grieve Law has dropped or reduced charges for hundreds of clients facing domestic abuse, drug, gun and first offense DUI charges.
A domestic violence charge will remain on your record for life unless it is expunged or pardoned. Even if a charge is expunged or pardoned from your public record, details about your case will still be available for police departments, courts, and some other agencies. The mental and social impacts of a domestic violence conviction far outweigh the associated fines and jail time. You’ll want to do everything you can to remove a charge like this from your record.
Domestic violence charges often arise through fabrication or exaggeration of a story told by the alleged victim in your case. Domestic violence is also likely to occur as an act of self-defense.
The best way to beat a domestic violence charge is by hiring a successful criminal defense attorney who knows their way around the law and has dealt with your type of charge in the past. The attorneys at Grieve Law will dive into your case and present several different options as defense for your charge(s).
