Will I Go to Jail for a Felony Offense?
If you have been charged with a felony in Wisconsin, imprisonment is a possibility, but not a certainty. The reality is that a felony conviction carries the possibility of prison time, but whether you will actually serve time behind bars depends on a number of factors, including the class of the felony, your criminal history, the specific circumstances of your case, and the strength of your legal defense. The criminal defense attorneys Hogan Eickhoff believe that every person facing a felony charge deserves honest answers and an aggressive advocate. Contact us right away if you have been arrested or charged for a felony offense. How Wisconsin Classifies Felonies Wisconsin divides felony offenses into nine classes, labeled A through I. The earlier the letter in the alphabet, the more serious the offense and the harsher the potential penalty. Class A felonies, which include crimes like first-degree intentional homicide, carry a maximum … Continued

