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SEX CRIME, SEXUAL ASSAULT DEFENSE LAWYERS IN EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN

Have you been accused of sexual assault? Whether you are innocent or guilty, you need the help of an experienced sexual assault attorney, turn to Cohen Law Offices. We have the expertise you need to fight these charges.

Sexual assault is a murky area of the law, and a charge can be dismissed for many reasons. If the accusation is false, a sexual assault attorney can provide your alibi and prove that you were not present during the time of the alleged assault. An attorney can also help you understand the laws surrounding sexual assault and whether the act of which you are accused even qualifies as this crime.

Anybody can be accused of sexual assault regardless of age, status, or gender. If you have been wrongfully accused of this crime, turn to Cohen Law Offices.


Call (715) 643-8778 or keep reading to learn more about our sexual assault attorney services.

At our criminal defense law firm, attorney Michael Cohen will defend your rights vigorously to make sure the prosecution doesn't take liberties with evidence, testimony or witnesses. They will challenge evidence and witness statements. They'll find alibis, work records, phone records and other evidence that can help prove your innocence.


Sex crimes defense lawyers Michael Cohen has obtained dismissals and not-guilty verdicts in dozens of felony cases. They aggressively defend clients in:

  • Sexual Assault Against Adults
  • Sexual Assault Against Children
  • Child Pornography
  • Internet Sexual Crime
  • Indecent Exposure
  • Pandering
  • Prostitution
  • Enticement of a Minor

If you are charged with a sex offense and convicted, you face long-term repercussions under Wisconsin law. From the start, you need an experienced defense attorney who knows how sex offense cases are prosecuted and how they are viewed by judges and juries.

INCREASED PENALTIES FOR SEX CRIMES

The legislature has increased the maximum penalties for certain sex crimes. Wisconsin Statute § 939.616 details the mandatory minimum sentence for certain child sex offenses.

  • A person convicted of any of the following will be sentenced to life imprisonment and must serve at least 25 years in prison before the court can determine an extended supervision eligibility date:
  • First Degree Sexual Assault causing great bodily harm to a person who has not attained the age of 13 years.
  • Repeated Sexual Assault of the Same Child if at least three of the violations were of First Degree Sexual Assault causing great bodily harm to a victim who has not attained the age of 13 years to serve at least 25 years in prison before the court can determine an extended supervision eligibility date.
  • A person convicted of any of the following must be sentenced to a bifurcated sentence of at least 25 years initial confinement:
  • First Degree Sexual Assault of a person who has not attained the age of 12 years.
  • First Degree Sexual Assault of a person who has not attained the age of 16 years by use or threat of force or violence.
  • Repeated Sexual Assault of the Same Child where at least three of the violations were violations of First Degree Sexual assault causing great bodily harm to a person who has not attained the age of 13 years, First Degree Sexual Assault of a person who has not attained the age of 12 years or First Degree Sexual Assault of a child who has not attained the age of 16 years by use or threat of force or violence.
  • A person convicted any of the following must be sentenced to a bifurcated sentence of at least 5 years initial confinement.
  • First Degree Sexual Assault of a person who has not attained the age of 16 by use or threat of force or violence.
  • Repeated Sexual Assault of the Same Child where at least three of the violations were violations of First Degree Sexual assault causing great bodily harm to a person who has not attained the age of 13 years, First Degree Sexual Assault of a person who has not attained the age of 12 years, First Degree Sexual Assault of a child who has not attained the age of 16 years by use or threat of force or violence or First Degree Sexual Assault of a person who has not attained the age of 16 by use or threat of force or violence.
  • A person convicted of a violation of Use of a Computer to Facilitate a Child Sex Crime must be sentenced to a bifurcated sentence of at least 5 years initial confinement.
  • A person convicted of Sexually Exploiting a Child must be sentenced to a bifurcated sentence of at least 5 years initial confinement. However, if the court finds that the best interests of the community will be served and the public will not be harmed and if the court places its reasons on the record, the court may impose a sentence that is less than the mandatory 5 years initial confinement or place the person on probation if the convicted person is no more than 48 months older than the child who is the victim of the violation.
  • A person convicted of a violation of Possession of Child Pornography must be sentenced to a bifurcated sentence of at least 3 years initial confinement. However, if the court finds that the best interests of the community will be served and the public will not be harmed and if the court places its reasons on the record, the court may impose a sentence that is less than the mandatory 3 years initial confinement or place the person on probation if the convicted person is no more than 48 months older than the child who engaged in the sexually explicit conduct.
  • If a person has one or more prior convictions for a serious sex crime (a violation of First Degree Sexual Assault causing pregnancy or great bodily harm or First Degree Sexual Assault by use or threat of use of a dangerous weapon) and subsequently commits a serious sex crime, the term of confinement in prison portion of a bifurcated sentenced may not be less than 3 years and 6 months initial confinement, but otherwise the penalties for the crime apply. The Statute specifically states that the Court may not place the person on probation.
  • If a person has one or more prior convictions for a violation of First Degree Sexual Assault causing pregnancy or great bodily harm, or for a comparable crime under federal law or the law of any state and subsequently is convicted of a violation of First Degree Sexual Assault causing pregnancy or great bodily harm, the maximum term of imprisonment for the violation is life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or extended supervision.
  • If a person is convicted and sentenced of a serious child sex offense (A violation of Sexual Assault of a Child, Engaging in Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault of the Same Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Trafficking of a Child, Causing a Child to View or Listen to Sexual Activity, Incest With a Child, Child Enticement, Soliciting a Child for Prostitution, Sexual Assault of a Child Placed in Substitute Care, Sexual Assault of a Child by a School Staff Person or a Person who Works or Volunteers With Children, Abduction of another’s child, or, if the victim was a minor and the convicted person was not the victim's parent, a violation of Kidnapping) and the person has been convicted of a serious child sex offense on at least one occasion at any time preceding the date of violation of the serious child sex offense for which the person is presently being sentenced, the term of imprisonment is life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or extended supervision.

Here are links that explain the various elements considered in sexual assault charges:

The following link has information by topic on Wisconsin sex offender laws, as well as helpful links for counseling and support in the event that your family is affected:

If convicted, you may have to register with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. Here is a link to the website:

Probation for a sex offense includes following strict sex offender rules such as not using a computer, not staying overnight away from home, and not dating without the approval of your probation agent. For more details you can consult the following:

INTERNET CRIMES

Facing legal charges can be intimidating, especially when your entire future is on the line. However, with our help, you could have a second chance. Hire Cohen Law Offices today to begin your defense strategy. We want to help you have another shot at life.

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