Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

If you are certain that this was in municipal court, it would probably have been an ordinance which adopted the state statute for battery. Even so, such a matter in municipal court only (and never in circuit court) would normally not be considered a criminal conviction but rather a municipal ordinance violation. If it was a domestic incident, it could still get you placed on the "banned list" for firearms purchases and have other serious repercussions any time that a background check is run on you, such as when applying for a job. It would always be considered a crime of violence as well, which could be particularly bad if you ever had immigration problems or wanted to go into law enforcement related work. My comments here are for public educational purposes only and are not legal advice specifically tailored to your specific situation. You should therefore retain a lawyer in order to meet your legal needs, or at least schedule a private consultation with one. I am not your attorney and will not be taking any action on your case. Disclosure of confidential information in a public web forum is not recommended and is always subject to possible use against you later, in court. However, you are welcome to contact my Racine, WI office at 262-633-3090 or email me at [email protected] with further questions. Web forum answers may contain attorney advertising materials. See me on the web at www.jayknixonlaw.com