Sexual assault charges are among the most serious in Wisconsin's criminal code. An accusation alone — before any charges are filed or any evidence is reviewed — can destroy a person's reputation, career, relationships, and sense of security. The social stigma attached to these allegations is immediate and severe, which is why obtaining experienced, confidential legal representation at the earliest possible moment is not merely advisable — it is essential.
Wisconsin's sexual assault statutes, codified in Wis. Stat. § 940.225, cover a broad range of conduct across four degrees of severity. First degree sexual assault — the most serious charge — is a Class B felony carrying up to 40 years in prison. Even a conviction for a lower-degree offense carries years of imprisonment and mandatory registration as a sex offender. For offenses involving minors, the penalties are even more severe, and the registry consequences are lifelong and deeply invasive.
At Katz Law LLC, we approach every sexual assault case with the gravity it deserves. We believe in the presumption of innocence, and we recognize that accusations are not the same as guilt. Our attorneys conduct independent investigations, work with forensic experts, scrutinize the government's evidence, and protect our clients' rights from the first contact through every stage of the proceedings. We handle these matters with the sensitivity and discretion the circumstances require while mounting the most vigorous defense the law allows.