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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) If a person is convicted of an act or omission prohibited by statute and for which no penalty is expressed, the person shall be subject to a forfeiture not to exceed $200.
(2) If a person is convicted of a misdemeanor under state law for which no penalty is expressed, the person may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 30 days or both.
(3) Common law penalties are abolished.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Crimes (Ch. 938 to 951) § 939.61. Penalty when none expressed - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/crimes-ch-938-to-951/wi-st-939-61/
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