Engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child - Wisconsin Sexual Assault Laws

Engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child Crime & Punishment in Wisconsin :

The Wisconsin code § 948.025 defines three degrees of the crime engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child - Charge Description	Punishment
Class A felony STATUTORY	If at least 3 of the violations were violations of § 948.02(1)(a).	Life in prison
Class B felony STATUTORY	If at least 3 of the violations were violations of § 948.02(1). If at least 3 of the violations were violations of § 948.02(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d). If at least 3 of the violations were violations of § 948.02(1)(a), (b), or (c).	Maximum of 66 years in prison
Class C felony STATUTORY	If at least 3 of the violations were violations of § 948.02(1) or (2).	Maximum of 40 years in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $100,000

Wisconsin law allows engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Wisconsin Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child is a charge that is unique to Wisconsin. Crimes that would be prosecuted as engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child in Wisconsin will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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