Accused of Intimidation of a Witness in Wisconsin?
Protect Your Rights With a Criminal
Defense
Intimidation of a witness is a serious crime in
Wisconsin. It can be considered a misdemeanor or a felony.
To prove intimidation of a witness took place, the state
must establish that:
- A person was a witness
- Defendant prevented, or dissuaded, or attempted to
prevent, or attempted to dissuade a witness from
attending or giving testimony at a proceeding
authorized by law
- Defendant acted knowingly or maliciously
Intimidation of A Witness Penalties
Under Wisconsin laws, the maximum penalty if convicted
of Intimidation of a Witness is 25 years prison or
$100,000 fine for a felony charge. If it is only charged
as a misdemeanor, the penalty is up to 9 months jail or
$10,000 fine.
WI Intimidation of a Witness Defense
Strategies for beating an Intimidation of a Witness
charge usually involve attacking each of the elements of
the statue. Can the state prove that the person was a
witness, and that the defendant accused knowingly or maliciously
prevented that person from giving legal testimony?
If the evidence against you isn't very strong, we will
try to get the cased dismissed. And there may be other
motions that can be filed depending on the facts of the
case. If you are charged with the felony intimidation
crime, it may make sense to try to work out a deal for a
misdemeanor.
Free Consultation on Wisconsin
Intimidation of a Witness Charges
If you've accused of intimidation of a witness, and need a criminal defense
lawyer here in Wisconsin, call me for a free consultation on your
situation. I'll lay out your options, the penalties
you are facing, and offer some recommendations of what to do about it. There's no
charge for my initial advice, so you have nothing
to lose. Call now to get my take on your case. 414-332-9400
Sincerely,
Mark Hersh, Wisconsin Criminal Defense Lawyer
Contact:
Mark Hersh, Attorney at Law
Mark Hersh Law Office S.C.
4425 N. Port Washington Rd. Suite 110
Glendale, WI 53212
Telephone: 414-332-9400 |
