A Class F felony in Wisconsin is a serious criminal offense punishable by up to 12 years and 6 months in state prison and a maximum fine of $25,000 (Wis. Stat. § 939.50). Crimes classified as Class F felonies include first-degree reckless endangerment, OWI causing great bodily harm, and certain weapons charges. A conviction can permanently affect your career, civil rights, and freedom. Grieve Law is ready to fight for your rights and build a strong defense to help you avoid the harshest penalties.

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Types of Class F Felonies

A Class F felony charge covers a wide range of serious offenses. Grieve Law has experience defending clients against charges including:

• First-Degree Reckless Endangerment
• OWI causing great bodily harm
• Stalking involving a weapon
• Discharging a firearm on a highway or in a parking lot toward people or buildings
• Modifying a gun to operate like a machine gun
• Failure to act in a case of sexual assault of a child
• Possession of 3 grams or less of Methamphetamine or Rohypnol with intent to sell
• Possession of 1-5 grams of Cocaine with intent to sell
• Possession of 2.5-10 kilograms of Marijuana with intent to sell

Prosecutors will aggressively push for the maximum sentence in Class F felony cases, but Grieve Law knows how to challenge the evidence and build a strong defense to fight for charge reductions or dismissals. Contact us today to schedule your free legal consultation.

 

Defenses for a Class F Felony in Wisconsin

Fighting a Class F felony charge requires an experienced legal team that understands the prosecution’s tactics and knows how to counter them. Grieve Law builds customized defense strategies, including: 

• Challenging Probable Cause: If law enforcement lacked justification for your arrest or charges were based on unreliable or misleading evidence, your case could be dismissed at the preliminary hearing. 
• Examining Constitutional Violations: If police conducted an unlawful search, seizure, or interrogation, key evidence could be suppressed.
• Motion Hearings: Pre-trial motion hearings allow us to dismiss charges or suppress unlawfully obtained evidence, which can weaken the prosecution’s case.
• Self-Defense or Lack of Criminal Intent: Some Class F felonies, such as reckless endangerment or firearm charges, may be defensible if your actions were taken in self-defense or lacked criminal intent. 
• Negotiating Charge Reductions: Felony charges may be reduced to misdemeanors, significantly lowering potential penalties such as fines, probation, or community service instead of prison time. 

From the initial court appearance through trial, Grieve Law fights to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.

References: Classification of felonies: Wisconsin Statute § 939.50 (2025)