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Sexual intercourse with a child 16 or over - Wisconsin Sexual Assault Laws
In Wisconsin, the criminal charge of Sexual intercourse with a child 16 or over is classified as a Statutory Class A misdemeanor.
In Wisconsin, the criminal charge of Sexual intercourse with a child 16 or over is classified as a Statutory Class A misdemeanor.
Sexual intercourse with a child 16 or over Crime & Punishment in Wisconsin :
The Wisconsin code § 948.09 defines one degrees of the crime sexual intercourse with a child 16 or over, 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 intercourse with a child 16 or over - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Class A misdemeanor STATUTORY |
Maximum of 2 years, 9 months in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $10,000 |
Wisconsin law allows sexual intercourse with a child 16 or over 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 intercourse with a child 16 or over is a charge that is unique to Wisconsin. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual intercourse with a child 16 or over in Wisconsin will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.