NCJ Number
151362
Date Published
1994
Length
21 pages
Annotation
Crime legislation in Wisconsin is discussed.
Abstract
This memorandum describes crime legislation enacted into law during the Spring 1994 Legislative Session. Rather than describing the Acts in chronological order, the descriptions are organized to highlight Acts directed at repeat serious felony offenders. Briefly, Act 289 relates to persistent serious felony offenders and provides penalties. Among other provisions, it creates a "three strikes and you're out" or "three strikes and you're in" provision for a persistent repeat felony offender convicted of a serious felony. Act 194 relates to: the maximum term of imprisonment for Class B felonies; parole eligibility for persons convicted of certain crimes; eligibility for presumptive mandatory release on parole for persons convicted of certain crimes; and provides penalties. Act 227 relates to sexual assault and provides penalties, creating a new crime relating to engaging in repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child. Act 219 relates to time limitations for prosecutions of crimes against children. Act 441 creates a middle category of battery, covering situations in which the harm is temporary, but substantial. Specifically, the Act recognizes and defines battery causing "substantial bodily harm." Act 189 increases the maximum penalties applicable to an operator of a vehicle who knowingly flees or attempts to elude a traffic officer after receiving a visual or audible signal from the officer.