The book is based on the Wisconsin Jury Instructions-Criminal and contains summaries of the elements of the vast majority of crimes set forth in the Criminal Code of Wisconsin, plus selected criminal traffic offenses and some non-Criminal Code offenses. Almost all crimes for which there are published jury instructions are included, along with a few for which there are no standard instructions. Includes index.
Contents:
Statute and text reference table -- Part one: Criminal penalties [after 2001 Wisconsin Act 109], misdemeanor penalties, felony penalties -- Definitions and general principles -- Part two: Chapter 940, crimes against life and bodily security -- Chapter 941, crimes against public health and safety -- Chapter 942, crimes against reputation, privacy and civil liberties -- Chapter 943, crimes against property -- Chapter 944, crimes against sexual morality -- Chapter 945, gambling -- Chapter 946, crimes against government and its administration -- Chapter 947, crimes against public peace, order and other interests -- Chapter 948, crimes against children -- Chapter 951, crimes against animals -- Part three: Crimes outside the criminal code -- Motor vehicle code offenses -- Drug and controlled substance offenses.
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