§ 940.19 Battery; substantial battery; aggravated battery
§ 940.195 Battery to an unborn child; substantial battery to an unborn child; aggravated battery to an unborn child
§ 940.198 Physical abuse of an elder person
§ 940.20 Battery: special circumstances
§ 940.201 Battery or threat to witnesses
§ 940.203 Battery or threat to an officer of the court or law enforcement officer
§ 940.204 Battery or threat to health care providers and staff
§ 940.205 Battery or threat to department of revenue employee
§ 940.207 Battery or threat to department of safety and professional services or department of workforce development employee
§ 940.208 Battery to certain employees of counties, cities, villages, or towns
§ 940.21 Mayhem
§ 940.22 Sexual exploitation by therapist; duty to report
§ 940.225 Sexual assault
§ 940.23 Reckless injury
§ 940.235 Strangulation and suffocation
§ 940.24 Injury by negligent handling of dangerous weapon, explosives or fire
§ 940.25 Injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle
§ 940.285 Abuse of individuals at risk
§ 940.29 Abuse of residents of penal facilities
§ 940.291 Law enforcement officer; failure to render aid
§ 940.295 Abuse and neglect of patients and residents
§ 940.30 False imprisonment
§ 940.302 Human trafficking
§ 940.305 Taking hostages
§ 940.31 Kidnapping
§ 940.315 Global positioning devices
§ 940.32 Stalking
§ 940.34 Duty to aid victim or report crime
§ 940.41 Definitions
§ 940.42 Intimidation of witnesses; misdemeanor
§ 940.43 Intimidation of witnesses; felony
§ 940.44 Intimidation of victims; misdemeanor
§ 940.45 Intimidation of victims; felony
§ 940.46 Attempt prosecuted as completed act
§ 940.47 Court orders
§ 940.48 Violation of court orders
§ 940.49 Pretrial release
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes > Chapter 940 > Subchapter II - Bodily Security

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Adult: means a person who has attained the age of 18 years, except that for purposes of investigating or prosecuting a person who is alleged to have violated any state or federal criminal law or any civil law or municipal ordinance, "adult" means a person who has attained the age of 17 years. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fire fighter: includes a person serving under…. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • 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
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Hearsay: Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols or figures. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Minor: means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years, except that for purposes of investigating or prosecuting a person who is alleged to have violated a state or federal criminal law or any civil law or municipal ordinance, "minor" does not include a person who has attained the age of 17 years. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Officers: when applied to corporations include directors and trustees. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: includes real and personal property. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Psychologist: means a psychologist who is licensed under…. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Sworn: includes "affirmed" in all cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Town: may be construed to include cities, villages, wards or districts. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia, the states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territories organized by congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Village: means incorporated village. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01