What is the maximum sentence for assault in Wisconsin?

Under Wis. Stat. § 940.19(1) (Class A Misdemeanor), Wisconsin assault carries a maximum sentence of 9 months and a maximum fine of $10,000.

Does Wisconsin have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Wisconsin does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, assault penalties can be enhanced by: Domestic abuse modifier (additional 2 years if felony); Against certain protected persons.

Wisconsin Assault Law

Wisconsin Assault Defense

What you're facing under Wis. Stat. § 940.19(1), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Wisconsin (WI) law.

Offense Class

Class A Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

9 months

Maximum Fine

$10,000

Penalty Range in Wisconsin

StatuteWis. Stat. § 940.19(1) — Battery — Causing Bodily Harm

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty9 months

Maximum Fine$10,000

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Wisconsin:

Domestic abuse modifier (additional 2 years if felony)
Against certain protected persons

Wisconsin-Specific Detail

Simple battery is a Class A Misdemeanor — the most serious misdemeanor in Wisconsin. 'Bodily harm' means physical pain or injury, illness, or impairment of physical condition.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Wisconsin assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.