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Statutory rape convictions are heavily penalized and reach a maximum fine of $100,000 and/or 40 years in prison. Statutory rape is a Class C felony. If the minor is under 13 years old, you’re facing 60 years in prison and an upgraded Class B felony.
Penalties for Statutory Rape in Ozaukee & Washington, WI
Age |
Injury |
Felony Type |
Maximum Jail Sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Degree | 13 or younger | yes | Class A | Life |
| 1st Degree | 13 or younger | no | Class B | 60 years |
Felony Type |
Maximum Jail Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Degree | Class C | 40 years |
| 3rd Degree | Class G | 10 years |
| Underage Sexual Activity | Class A | 9 months |
| Failure to Act | Class F | 12.5 years |
Fines for Statutory Rape in Ozaukee & Washington, WI
Maximum Fine | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Degree | $100,000 |
| 3rd Degree | $25,000 |
| Underage Sexual Activity | $10,000 |
| Failure to Act | $25,000 |
Defining Statutory Rape Categories in Wisconsin
First-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child
- Any sexual contact or sexual intercourse with someone who is age 13 or younger
- Sexual intercourse with a person 12 or younger
- Sexual intercourse with a person who is 16 or younger under threat of force or violence
- Sexual contact with a person 16 or younger with threat of force or violence if the actor is at least 18 years of age with sexual contact occurs
Second-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child
- Sexual contact or intercourse with a person who is age 16 or younger
Underage sexual activity
The law gets more complicated under Wisconsin Statute 948.09, which states that sexual intercourse with a child 16 or older is in direct violation of the law. Meaning anyone age 18 or older who has sexual intercourse with a boy or girl age 16 or 17 will be facing a Class A misdemeanor.
Failure to Act
It is also a felony if you knowingly fail to protect a child from the victim. This is known as “Failure to Act.” When the person responsible for the welfare of a child 16 or younger is physically or emotionally capable of taking action against an actor to prevent the assault from happening or happening again, there is failure to act.
If you know a child who is being sexually abused, call the police immediately; or call Childhelp, The National Child Abuse Hotline, at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Statutory Rape Lawyer with Free Consultations in Ozaukee & Washington
If you need a statutory rape lawyer, work with Grieve Law. You need an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense team by your side to fight every step of the way. Believing you can navigate tricky statutory rape charges alone is a mistake you and your family cannot afford.
Contact Grieve Law if you need a statutory rape lawyer in Ozaukee or Washington, WI.
How Long Statutory Rape Stays On Your Record
For life (if you’re convicted) AND you’ll have to register as a sex offender for life as well. Lower-level misdemeanor convictions are expungable but require a very specific set of circumstances. You can petition for a Governor’s Pardon, however, those are extremely rare, if even possible. Avoiding a conviction of statutory rape is your best course of action.
How to Beat Statutory Rape Charges in Ozaukee & Washington
Grieve Law will thoroughly look over your case and present a strong defense. Believing he/she was older than they claimed is not a reasonable defense option in the state of Wisconsin. What is a reasonable defense is examining the accuracy and reliability of the story the police are being told. Is there a jealous ex involved? On felony levels too, was it actually consensual? What was the extent of sexual contact? Did it even occur?
