Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Criminal Code (Ch. 939–951)

Wis. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 943.23: Operating vehicle without owner’s consent

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Operating a vehicle without the owner's consent is a felony. The severity depends on whether the vehicle was taken and driven, or merely driven or operated, and whether it is a commercial motor vehicle or repeat offense.

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