2009 - approx. 250 pages, softbound. $50. [Inquire about discounts for bulk purchases.]
The purpose of this book is to provide a concise reference
specifying the elements of crimes defined in the Wisconsin Statutes
and indicating the applicable penalty. Its primary intended use is
by judges in accepting pleas of guilty. But additional uses may
include:
- by judges and lawyers in evaluating the sufficiency of criminal complaints;
- by law enforcement officers in making decisions about arrests and writing complete reports;
- by prosecutors in evaluating charging decisions and preparing for entry of a guilty plea;
- by defense counsel in advising clients regarding the plea
decision and preparing for the entry of a guilty plea.
The book contains summaries of the elements of the vast majority
of crimes set forth in the Criminal Code of Wisconsin, plus
selected criminal traffic offenses and some non-Criminal Code
offenses. Almost all crimes for which there are published jury
instructions are included, along with a few for which there are no
standard instructions.
Each entry begins with a reference to the applicable published
instruction and contains a list of the elements of the crime as set
forth in that instruction. The referenced instruction should be
reviewed for additional information where necessary. The penalty
for each crime is specified by reference to its penalty class. A
chart showing the maximum sentences for each penalty class is
provided in the first section of the book. Notes accompany some
entries, calling attention to special considerations applicable to
that offense. Each entry also includes, where applicable,
reference to significant "collateral consequences" - identifying
offenses that qualify as predicates for application of "persistent
repeater" provisions ["Three Strikes" and "2 Strikes"], mandatory
sex offender registration, Chapter 980 commitment, etc.
General definitions of terms used in the Criminal Code are also
provided in the first section of the book. When an element of a
crime or a note uses that term, it appears in bold, indicating that
a definition is provided. Also included with the definitions are
summaries of general matters like party to crime, attempt,
defenses, etc.
The crimes are grouped according the chapter of the statutes in
which they appear, organized by statute number. The table of
contents for each chapter is included, as it appears in the
published statute book.
We plan to update the book every two years, at the end of the
legislative session. Thus, a new soft cover version would be
available in the fall of even-numbered years. The book will be
available to judges in electronic form via CCAP. Providing the book
in other formats will be explored.
SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
PART ONE
Criminal Penalties
Definitions and General Principles
PART TWO
Criminal Code Offenses
Chapter 940 Crimes Against Life And Bodily Security
Chapter 941 Crimes Against Public Health And Safety
Chapter 942 Crimes Against Reputation, Privacy And Civil Liberties
Chapter 943 Crimes Against Property
Chapter 944 Crimes Against Sexual Morality
Chapter 945 Gambling
Chapter 946 Crimes Against Government And Its Administration
Chapter 947 Crimes Against Public Peace, Order And Other Interests
Chapter 948 Crimes Against Children
Chapter 951 Crimes Against Animals
PART THREE
Crimes Outside The Criminal Code
Motor Vehicle Code Offenses
Definitions - Motor Vehicle Code
Chapter 342 Vehicle Title and Anti-Theft Law
Chapter 343 Operators' Licenses
Chapter 346 Rules Of The Road
Drug and Controlled Substance Offenses
Chapter 139 Beverages, Controlled Substances and Tobacco Taxes
Chapter 450 Pharmacy Examining Board Definitions and General Rules - Chapter 961
Chapter 961 Uniform Controlled Substances Act