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What Is Stalking?

At the Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C., we represent clients accused of violent felonies in Wisconsin state courts. Each case is different, but many defendants share the same concerns. They worry about the impact of a conviction on their families and their futures. They worry about whether they are going to jail and for how long they may be incarcerated. They worry about what life may be like for them when they get out of jail.

Stalking Is A Complex Crime

Stalking cases are very difficult and complicated to handle. They are often, though not always, considered crimes of domestic abuse under Wisconsin law. Because of the complexity of the stalking statute, the sensitive nature of the allegations, and the serious potential consequences, you need a lawyer with experience in this specific criminal charge. Your lawyer must thoroughly understand the many subsections of the stalking statute, the various elements of the crime that the state must prove, and the defenses available to you under law. Your lawyer must have all of the following in order to return a successful verdict:

A mastery of the rules of evidence
The experience necessary to appropriately handle very intimate and sensitive matters
The ability to be respectful of the complainant in front of the jury while still vigorously defending your rights

The attorneys at Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C., have that experience, that understanding, that mastery, and that ability. We have extensive experience handling stalking charges, with a reputation for obtaining favorable results for clients charged with violent and sensitive matters.

Stalking Penalties In Wisconsin

A stalking charge carries with it significant potential penalties, as well as potentially life-altering collateral consequences. Stalking is a felony that carries all of the following possible consequences:

Prison time
Loss of your ability to legally possess a firearm
Loss of your ability to vote
Consequences to the custody and placement of your children

On top of these penalties, there is the stigma of a potential conviction of a crime called “stalking.”

Stalking is a crime that is unfortunately widely common but infrequently talked about. More people need to know about the dangers and repercussions of this crime. To stay up to date on the latest stalking and harassment laws, visit this link.

If you are being investigated for stalking or have been charged with stalking, you need to protect and defend your rights. You need an attorney standing by your side who has experience defending and protecting clients against stalking charges. Talk with a Wisconsin stalking attorney about the allegations and charges against you. Call the attorneys at Nicholson Goetz & Otis, S.C., today for a free 30-minute initial and confidential consultation about your case or contact us online.