Wisconsin § 948.081 - Patronizing a child.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 948.081 — Patronizing a child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 948.081. Patronizing a child.
An actor who enters or remains in any place of prostitution with intent to have nonmarital sexual intercourse or to commit an act of sexual gratification, in public or in private, involving the sex organ of one person and the mouth or anus of another, masturbation, or sexual contact with a person is guilty of a Class G felony if the person is a child. In a prosecution under this section, it need not be proven that the actor knew the age of the person and it is not a defense that the actor reasonably believed that the person was not a child. 948.081 History History: 2017 a. 128 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 948.081
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 948.081 cover?
Section 948.081 ("Patronizing a child.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 948.081?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 948.081" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 948.081 apply to my situation?
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