‘Rape’ Is Not A Legal Term In Wisconsin
What The Level Of Sexual Assault Means
First-degree sexual assault refers to sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a person without their consent that causes great bodily harm or pregnancy. It may also involve sexual contact without consent using or threatening to use a dangerous weapon or violence. It also can be sexual contact with a person under 13 years old, whether or not the contact was consensual.
Second-degree sexual assault refers to sexual intercourse or sexual contact without consent through using threats or violence (whether or not the victim is injured). It also can be sexual contact with a person who is known by the perpetrator to be unconscious, intoxicated or mentally ill. It may also refer to sexual contact with a person who is under 16 years old, sexual contact between a correctional officer and an inmate, or sexual contact between a probation officer and someone who the officer supervises.
Third-degree sexual assault refers to sexual intercourse with a person without the consent of that person or sexual contact with intentional penile ejaculation with the person’s consent.
Fourth-degree sexual assault refers to non-consensual sexual contact with a person involving intentional touching directly or through clothing if it is done for the perpetrator’s sexual gratification or the sexual humiliation of the victim.