Aggravated Battery Charges in Wisconsin

 Posted on May 21, 2024 in Criminal Defense

Physical altercations can be perceived in many different ways, depending on the circumstances. The differences matter, especially in the state of Wisconsin, where various conditions might turn a battery charge into one of aggravated battery, resulting in harsher penalties. This article will explain what is involved in an aggravated battery charge. If you are facing these types of charges, speak with a skilled Walworth County, WI criminal defense attorney so you can weigh your options and form a plan for moving forward.  

Penalties for Battery

There are various categories of battery that carry different penalties in Wisconsin courts.

• Simple battery: You can be charged with this crime if the persecution can demonstrate that you injured someone intentionally. It is generally charged as a Class A misdemeanor.
• Substantial battery: This charge means you caused substantial injury to someone else, either through recklessness or intentionally. The injuries involved need to cause a lot of pain to be considered substantial. They can include fractures, lacerations that need to be stitched, or a blow to the head that can knock someone unconscious. Substantial battery is a Class I felony, so you might face fines of up to $10,000 and up to 3.5 years in prison.
• Aggravated battery: This charge means you intentionally caused injuries that caused long-term disfigurement or impairment. Depending on the severity of the injuries, it can be charged as a Class H felony, which can mean a prison sentence of up to six years and fines of up to $10,000, or a Class E felony, which can have a prison sentence of up to 15 years and fines up to $50,000.

If the victim is or was a relative, spouse, significant other, or intimate partner, you might be charged with domestic violence offenses, which carry enhanced penalties.

Increased Battery Charges

Depending on what you are accused of, you might face more severe battery charges. Your charges can become more severe if, at the time of the incident, the alleged victim was:

• Pregnant
• Older than 60
• A healthcare professional
• A police officer

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Wisconsin Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you are concerned that you might be facing battery charges, speak with a qualified Dodge County, WI criminal defense attorney. At Bucher Law Group, LLC, we fight hard for our clients’ rights, and we build aggressive defense strategies to protect them. Call us at [[phone] to schedule a free consultation.