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Misdemeanor charges in Wisconsin carry a maximum jail term of one year in county, or local, jail. There are four different classifications of misdemeanor charges: Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class U (unclassified). Unlike felonies, a Class A misdemeanor is not the most severe. Some, but not all, Class U misdemeanors are more severe than Class A misdemeanors. Schedule a consultation with Hogan Eickhoff today, or call (920) 450-9800.
While misdemeanor charges are not considered as serious as felony offenses, the consequences of being convicted of a misdemeanor can have a negative impact on you and your future. It is important to contact a skilled criminal defense lawyer who can minimize this impact.
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The experienced criminal defense attorneys at Hogan Eickhoff are dedicated to helping you every step of the way. We will carefully analyze your case and give you an honest opinion about whether it is in your best interest to proceed to trial or to consider a plea agreement offered by the prosecutor.
We are not afraid to take your case to trial and will do everything that we can to minimize the impact that your case has on the rest of your life. However, we realize that not every case is best resolved through a trial.
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The powerhouse attorneys at Hogan Eickhoff are prepared to represent you in any criminal defense case that you are facing. We have the dedication and perseverance to help you.
Examples of Misdemeanors & Penalties
There are numerous misdemeanor crimes in Wisconsin, a few of which include:
Resisting/
Obstructing
This includes knowingly giving false information to a law enforcement officer or placing tangible evidence with the intent to mislead the law enforcement officer who is performing his or her official duty. This is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 9 months in jail and a fine up to $10,000.
Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct occurs when a person engages in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, or unreasonably loud or disorderly conduct in which the conduct tends to lead to or provoke a disturbance. This crime is considered a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine up to $1,000.
Effect of Habitual Criminality on Your Sentence
Wisconsin’s habitual criminality statute punishes you more harshly if you have a prior criminal record. If you are convicted of three misdemeanors within the five-year period immediately before the commission of the current crime, your criminal penalty can be increased by two years. Ultimately, you can wind up in prison due to a misdemeanor conviction.
The team at Hogan Eickhoff will carefully assess the potential defenses we may be able to raise in your case. We will also discuss every plea-agreement offer that we receive on your behalf and weigh the pros and cons of resolving your case before trial. Whether your case is tried or is resolved through a plea bargain, you can rest assured that our lawyers will fight for your rights every step of the way. Call us at (920) 450-9800, or request a confidential consultation with an experienced misdemeanor defense lawyer in Appleton. We also have experience with cases involving felonies, sex offenses, domestic violence, property crimes, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Hogan Eickhoff is located in Appleton, and serves the state of Wisconsin including Green Bay, Oshkosh, Chilton, Waupaca, and beyond.