Felony and misdemeanor defined

Wis. Stat. § 939.60
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A crime punishable by imprisonment in the Wisconsin state prisons is a felony. Every other crime is a misdemeanor.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/939.60Fetched: 10/7/2026
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