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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) In this section:
(a) “Family member” means a spouse, child, stepchild, foster child, parent, sibling, or grandchild.
(b) “Witness” has the meaning given in s. 940.41 (3).
(2) Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a Class I felony:
(a) Intentionally causes damage or threatens to cause damage to any physical property owned by a person who is or was a witness by reason of the owner having attended or testified as a witness and without the owner's consent.
(b) Intentionally causes damage or threatens to cause damage to any physical property owned by a person who is a family member of a witness or a person sharing a common domicile with a witness by reason of the witness having attended or testified as a witness and without the owner's consent.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Crimes (Ch. 938 to 951) § 943.011. Damage or threat to property of witness - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/crimes-ch-938-to-951/wi-st-943-011/
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