Sexual Assault Defense Attorney In Wisconsin
Few criminal charges carry consequences as serious or as lasting as sexual assault. At Mandell & Ginsberg Attorneys at Law, attorney Bill Ginsberg has defended Wisconsin clients for more than 30 years, arguing cases in nearly every county in the state and at the federal level. That experience means you are not navigating this alone. You have a proven advocate who understands the stakes and will fight for your future.
Understanding Sexual Assault Charges In Wisconsin
Wisconsin law recognizes four degrees of sexual assault, each with distinct elements and consequences. The four degrees include:
- First-degree sexual assault (class B felony): Sexual contact or intercourse with a child under 13, with aggravating factors
- Second-degree sexual assault (class C felony): Involves force, threat, incapacitation or intercourse with a child under 16
- Third-degree sexual assault (class F or G felony): Sexual intercourse without consent
- Fourth-degree sexual assault (class A misdemeanor): Sexual contact without consent
Understanding your charge is the foundation of your defense.
What Are The Penalties For Sexual Assault In Wisconsin?
A sexual assault conviction in Wisconsin carries severe criminal penalties. Penalties by degree may include:
- Up to 60 years in prison (first degree)
- Up to 40 years in prison (second degree)
- Up to 10 years in prison (third degree)
- Up to nine months in jail (fourth degree)
- Mandatory sex offender registration
- Significant fines and court costs
- Probation or extended supervision
- Loss of voting and firearm rights
A conviction can reshape your life for years to come.
Defense Strategies For Sexual Assault Charges
No two sexual assault cases are alike. Attorney Ginsberg may draw on several strategies, including:
- Consent: The alleged conduct was consensual
- False accusation: The accuser’s credibility or motive is in question
- Mistaken identity: Available evidence fails to reliably identify you
- Lack of evidence: The prosecution’s case has critical gaps
- Constitutional violations: Law enforcement violated your constitutional rights
- Alibi: You were elsewhere at the time of the alleged incident
Attorney Ginsberg has earned recognition from clients and peers throughout Wisconsin, a reputation built over decades of dedicated work.
Fight Back Against Sexual Assault Charges In Wisconsin
Sexual assault charges are too serious to face without the right attorney. At Mandell & Ginsberg Attorneys at Law, attorney Ginsberg personally handles every case, bringing a direct and compassionate approach to every client. He fights aggressively for your rights at every stage. Call the firm at 608-620-7640 or message online today.