Any type of property crime charges in Wisconsin are a serious matter. There is always the possibility of jail time. For certain convictions, you will be sentenced to prison time. There are defenses that are available to you if you believe that you can fight the charges against you. The first thing that you need to do is contact an attorney to learn about the possible consequences of a conviction and the legal options that may be available to you. Always take any criminal charge seriously and never reach any conclusions of your own.
Any type of property crime charge in Wisconsin is serious. The severity of the individual offense depends on:
Here are some potential property crime charges in Wisconsin:
In addition to taking property, you could also be charged with crimes against property that could include arson and vandalism.
Even if it seems like a property crime is a minor charge, nothing is ever as simple as you think. First, a property crime is seen as a charge of dishonesty. Even though Wisconsin employers are not allowed to discriminate against those with criminal convictions, crimes of dishonesty may be viewed as relevant to many different professions. In fact, they could completely disqualify you from certain jobs if they show up on a background check.
In addition, a criminal conviction could also have an impact on your:
Most of all, a conviction would permanently damage your reputation. Your criminal defense attorney would review the facts of your case and your own situation before they gave you any legal advice about how to deal with the charges against you.
Pleading guilty to property charges is by no means a foregone conclusion. Remember that it is the prosecutor who has the burden of proof for each of the elements of the alleged crime. They have to prove the case against you beyond a reasonable doubt.
Property crimes all require specific intent. In other words, it is not possible to commit a property crime by accident. Many of the defenses revolve around the fact that you may not have intended to commit a crime. Here are some defenses to property crime charges:
You could argue that you committed the property crime out of necessity because you believed that you were in imminent danger if you did not take the property. Alternatively, you could argue that you were coerced into taking the property by someone else. In some cases, law enforcement may run a sting operation where they may have committed coercion or entrapment.
Then, you could use more standard legal defenses that can be relied on in any criminal case, including:
An attorney would review your case before giving you any advice on how to deal with the charges against you. They would look for any possible defenses that could be used to fight the charges against you.
If you have been charged with any crime, the attorneys at Hogan Eickhoff will vigorously defend you in any criminal proceedings. We get involved in your case early so you can learn your legal options and set the stage for a possible defense. The important thing is that you contact an attorney early in your case so that your rights are protected. We can speak to you right now during a free initial consultation. Call us today at (920) 450-9800 or contact us online to speak to a lawyer today.
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