Charged With Felony Murder in Wisconsin?
In order to be found guilty of felony murder, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you caused the death of another human while you were in the process of committing one of several felonies. In Wisconsin, the maximum penalty for felony murder is whatever the penalty for the felony or attempted felony would be plus an additional 15-years imprisonment. For example, if you were in the process of committing a Class B Felony and ended up causing the death of another human, you could be facing a maximum of 55-years imprisonment. An attorney can help you defend against felony murder by showing that you were not in the process of committing the underlying felony.