Category: Sex Crimes
Sex Crimes Accusations Nearly as Damaging as a Conviction
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | January 18, 2022
Being charged with any crime is a shocking and scary experience. However, not all criminal charges are equal in their ability to derail your personal and professional life. Being accused or charged of a sex crime like sexual assault, solicitation of a minor, possession of child pornography – let alone convicted – can do immense…
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Sex Crimes Defense Cannot Wait
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | November 17, 2021
Early intervention is key in all criminal defense matters, but it can be argued that it is the most crucial when it comes to sex crimes defense. You are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, but waiting for the legal process to run its course in a sex crimes case can result in irreparable…
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“Stealthing” Law On The Books in California. Is Wisconsin Next?
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | October 17, 2021
A law proposed here in 2017 would have classified “stealthing” as sexual assault. Will Wisconsin legislators try again on the heels of a similar law’s enactment in California? Source: https://www.newsweek.com/california-becomes-first-state-prohibit-stealthing-amends-marital-rape-law-1637127
Can an Attorney Defend You Against Child Enticement Charges in Wisconsin?
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | September 17, 2021
Wisconsin’s child enticement law applies to more than just engaging or intending to engage in sexual acts with a minor. You could also face a charge for allegedly causing a child mental harm, giving a child a controlled substance, or intending to do either one of these. These charges are serious and require the help…
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Consequences of Wisconsin Sex Crime Conviction
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | May 13, 2021
If you are charged with “use of a computer to facilitate a sex crime” in Wisconsin, the consequences are not subtle. The penalties of a conviction include the requirement to register as a sex offender, which places numerous limitations on your personal and professional life. Seeking the aid of a lawyer if you are charged…
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Possession of Child Pornography in Wisconsin
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | March 10, 2021
According to the Wisconsin Statutes, in order to be penalized for possession of child pornography, the following circumstances must be present: You are aware that you possessed the material You are aware, or should reasonably be aware, that the material “contains depictions of sexually explicit conduct” You are aware, or should reasonably be aware, that…
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Sexual Assault of a Child in Wisconsin Considered Felony Charges
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | January 4, 2021
Wisconsin law always considers sexual contact or intercourse with an individual under the age of 16 as a felony charge. First-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child First-degree sexual assault is a Class A felony if the defendant has sexual intercourse or sexual contact with an individual who is under the age of 13, and the…
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What is the Age of Consent in Wisconsin?
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | November 23, 2020
In Wisconsin, the age of consent is 18 years old. This means that if you engage in sexual intercourse with a minor who is 17 years old or younger, it is considered statutory rape, which is a Class A misdemeanor. Wisconsin law considers individuals who are under the age of 18 to be too young…
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