Wisconsin Statutes 943.011 – Damage or threat to property of witness
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Attorney's Note
Under the Wisconsin Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class I felony | up to 3 years 6 months | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 943.011
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Property: includes real and personal property. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1) In this section:
(a) “Family member” means a spouse, child, stepchild, foster child, parent, sibling, or grandchild.
(b) “Witness” has the meaning given in s. 940.41 (3).
(2) Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a Class I felony:
(a) Intentionally causes damage or threatens to cause damage to any physical property owned by a person who is or was a witness by reason of the owner having attended or testified as a witness and without the owner’s consent.
(b) Intentionally causes damage or threatens to cause damage to any physical property owned by a person who is a family member of a witness or a person sharing a common domicile with a witness by reason of the witness having attended or testified as a witness and without the owner’s consent.