Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

My boyfriend was charged with statutory rape, if he did not sign a no contact order, can we still talk and/or see each other?


Asked on 6/17/11, 3:14 am

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Since sexual contact with a minor is a gravely serious offense in WI, you should refer this question to your boyfriend's attorney. If your boyfriend has been to court in such a case, I would be surprised if he is not subject to sort of a bond or supervised release agreement, which amounts to a sort of "freedom contract" with the court in Wisconsin criminal cases. That is, he is only allowed to remain free so long as he abides by certain conditions; one of which is usually to avoid contact with the "victim," who may be you in this case, as well as avoiding criminal activity, refraining from alcohol use, maintaining steady employment (or school attendance), and a whole laundry list of other conditions. Even if there is not such a condition on his bond, having contact could harm his case at the time of sentencing and subject him to a more severe punishment. If he does not have an attorney, he should retain an experienced criminal lawyer as soon as possible, and should inquire with the WI State Public Defender's office if he cannot afford a lawyer. For the record, I need to remind you that my answering this question on Law Guru does not constitute legal representation for purposes or court or any other further activities unless you make additional arrangements to retain me. You therefore must make arrangements to meet your legal needs (or those of your boyfriend) since I will not be taking any action on this case.

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Answered on 6/21/11, 11:31 am


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