Wisconsin Statutes 944.16 – Adultery
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Whoever does either of the following is guilty of a Class I felony:
Attorney's Note
Under the Wisconsin Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class I felony | up to 3 years 6 months | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 944.16
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1) A married person who has sexual intercourse with a person not the married person’s spouse; or
(2) A person who has sexual intercourse with a person who is married to another.