Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Criminal Code (Ch. 939–951)
Wis. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 948.02: Sexual assault of a child
What this law says, in plain English
Wisconsin law criminalizes sexual contact or intercourse with children under age 16, with severity varying by victim age, use of force, and resulting harm. Failure to prevent such abuse by a responsible caregiver is also criminal.
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