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Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care - Wisconsin Sexual Assault Laws
In Wisconsin, the criminal charge of Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care is classified as a Statutory Class C felony.
In Wisconsin, the criminal charge of Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care is classified as a Statutory Class C felony.
Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care Crime & Punishment in Wisconsin :
The Wisconsin code § 948.085 defines one degrees of the crime sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care, 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 | Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Class C felony STATUTORY |
Maximum of 40 years in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $100,000 |
Wisconsin law allows sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care 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.
Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care is a charge that is unique to Wisconsin. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care in Wisconsin will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.