Sentencing Arguments in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin judge will determine the ultimate sentence that one will face if convicted of a crime. The judge must consider arguments of: the State (prosecutors), the defense attorney, the defendant speaking on his/her own behalf, and the results and recommendations of...

Maximum Sentences in Wisconsin

Criminal Charges in Wisconsin Wisconsin has felonies and misdemeanors, which are categorized by their “class.” The Class of the felony or misdemeanor determines the maximum penalty for that charge. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors (and because they are more...