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...
Avoiding a Sex Crime Conviction Is Synonymous With Avoiding a Ruined Reputation
As exemplified by the following link, gaining access to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registry is quite easy: https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public Following a simple internet search, anyone can view the...