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Wisconsin Sexual Assault Pre-Trial Dismissals

Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. aims for an early dismissal in each of his clients’ cases. Our track record shows the benefit of retaining our services before charges are filed. He has earned dismissals for clients prior to trial in a number of cases, and in other instances, his zealous representation has prevented charges from being filed altogether. As you will see from the list of pre-trial dismissals below, we can win your case before the charges are even filed. Don’t wait until your case is a headline in the local newspaper. We’ve won countless cases for our clients before charges were ever filed. Call 608-401-4507 or fill out an online evaluation today for a free analysis of your case!

Felony Sexual Assault Cases Dismissed Before Trial

2013 – Marathon County, Sexual Assault of a Child under 13-DISMISSED on the eve of trial based on proof of false confession. 2013 – Clark County, Forcible Sexual Assault and Incest-DISMISSED before trial based on proof that accuser made false accusations in the past. 2013 – Dane County, Sexual Assault of a Child under 13 by two accusers-DISMISSED on the eve of trial based on proof of false accusations. 2013 – Sauk County, Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault of a Child-DISMISSED on the eve of trial based on proof of false accusation. 2012 – Monroe County, Forcible Sexual Assault and Kidnapping-DISMISSED before trial based on proof of false accusation. 2011 – Grant County, Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault by three separate accusers-DISMISSED on the eve of trial for proof of fabricated accusations. 2008 – Eau Claire County, Forcible Sexual Assault-DISMISSED on the eve of trial based on proof that the accuser lied. 2007 – Marathon County, Forcible Sexual Assault of a Child-DISMISSED before trial based on proof of false accusation.

Child Pornography Cases Dismissed Before Trial

2013 – Portage County, three counts of Possession of Child Pornography-DISMISSED before trial based on problems of proof (lack of evidence). 2013 – Dane County, four counts of Possession of Child Pornography-DISMISSED before trial based on problems of proof (lack of evidence).

Sexual Assault Never Charged Due To Van Wagner’s Early Representation

2013 – Dane County, Sexual Intercourse with an Unconscious Victim-persuaded prosecutor not to issue charges based on questionable accusations. 2013 – Sauk County, Sexual Assault of a Minor, Repeated Acts-persuaded police not to refer the matter for charges due to age of claims. 2012 – Dane County, Sexual Intercourse with an Intoxicated Victim-persuaded prosecutor not to issue charges based on accuser’s behavior. 2012 – Dane County, Sexual Intercourse with an Intoxicated Victim-persuaded prosecutor not to issue charges based on defense’s evidence including witnesses to consent and non-intoxication. 2012 – Dane County, Sexual Intercourse with an Intoxicated Victim-persuaded prosecutor not to issue charges based on accuser’s advances. 2011 – Dane County, Sexual Intercourse with an Intoxicated Victim-persuaded prosecutor not to issue charges based on accuser’s advances. 2011 – Dane County, Sexual Intercourse with an Intoxicated Victim-persuaded prosecutor not to issue charges at all based on false claims. 2010 – Grant County, Sexual Assault of Intoxicated Person-persuaded police not to refer for charges based on credibility issues with accuser. 2010 – Dane County, Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Incest-persuaded prosecutor not to issue charges based on proof problems. 2009 – Dane County, Sexual Assault of a Minor Step-Daughter-persuaded prosecutor not to issue charges at all based on mental health condition of accuser. 2009 – Dane County, Sexual Assault of a Minor, Repeated Acts-persuaded prosecutor not to charge due to age of claims.