The Conviction is Not the Only Penalty
Someone convicted of a sex offender crime in Wisconsin will face a lifetime of restrictions and requirements . These can consist of things such as: Registry Reporting Wisconsin sex offenders must...
Child Pornography Charges Are More Common Than You Think
Child pornography is currently one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. There has been a 2500% increase in arrests over the last ten years. A child pornography conviction comes with...
Is Being a Sex Trafficking Victim a Defense?
We await a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on the validity of the arguments put forth by Chrystul Kizer’s legal representatives. She was 17 when she shot her alleged...
The Lasting Stigma of Sex Offender Registration
The stigma of being a registered sex offender can haunt a person long after they have served their sentence. For example, registered offenders cannot be on school grounds without first...
What is Child Enticement in Wisconsin?
What is child enticement in Wisconsin? To prove a crime of child enticement in Wisconsin, the state must prove: -Defendant caused or attempted to cause a child under the age...
Attorney Andrew I. Martinez Gets All Two-Word Verdicts in Jury Trial
Attorney Andrew I. Martinez’s client was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of incest. Client faced a mandatory minimum of 25 years...
Second Degree Sexual Assault in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, second degree sexual assault is a Class C felony. The state must prove the following, beyond a reasonable doubt: 1) The defendant had sexual contact with another person...
First Degree Sexual Assault in Wisconsin
According to Section 940.225(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes the following circumstances must be present to prove first degree sexual assault: “Has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with another person without...
Why You Need an Attorney in the Face of a Sex Crime Charge
If you are charged with a sex crime, seeking the aid of an experienced criminal defense attorney is crucial. If convicted, you will be required to register as a sex...
Use of a Computer to Facilitate a Sex Crime Charge in Wisconsin
According to the Wisconsin Statutes, use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime occurs when an individual “uses a computerized communication system to communicate with an individual who...