Wisconsin Statutes 939.10 – Common law crimes abolished; common law rules preserved

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Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.

Common law crimes are abolished. The common law rules of criminal law not in conflict with chs. 939 to 951 are preserved.