Sexual assault- fourth degree - Wisconsin Sexual Assault Laws

In Wisconsin, the criminal charge of Sexual assault- fourth degree is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

Sexual assault- fourth degree Crime & Punishment in Wisconsin :

The Wisconsin code § 940.225 defines one degrees of the crime sexual assault- fourth degree, 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- fourth degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class A misdemeanor		Maximum of 2 years, 9 months in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $10,000

Sexual assault- fourth degree defined in other states :

Sexual assault- fourth degree is a charge in a total of four other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Alaska	Class A misdemeanor	Not more than 1 year
Arkansas	Class A misdemeanor; Class D felony	Not more than 1 year; up to $1,000 fine; Maximum of 6 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Connecticut	Class A misdemeanor ; Class D felony	Up to 1 year in prison, maximum fine of $2,000; 1 to 5 years in prison, a maximum fine of $5,000
Hawaii	Misdemeanor	Up to 1 year in jail

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