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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In this section, “elder person” means any individual who is 60 years of age or older.
(2) If the crime victim is an elder person, and the present conviction is for any crime for which imprisonment may be imposed, the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for that crime may be increased as follows:
(a) A maximum term of imprisonment of one year or less may be increased to not more than 2 years.
(b) A maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year but not more than 10 years may be increased by not more than 4 years.
(c) A maximum term of imprisonment of more than 10 years may be increased by not more than 6 years.
(3) This section applies irrespective of whether the defendant had actual knowledge of the crime victim's age. A mistake regarding the crime victim's age is not a defense to an increased penalty under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Crimes (Ch. 938 to 951) § 939.623. Increased penalty for elder person victims - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/crimes-ch-938-to-951/wi-st-939-623/
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