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Legal Help for Domestic Violence Cases in Eau Claire County & Chippewa County, WI

Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically.


For 72 hours after the arrest for a domestic abuse incident, the arrested person must avoid the alleged victim’s home or other places he/she may be and avoid contacting the person. That is, assuming the arrested person has been released from jail. Intentionally violating the 72 hour no-contact rule can be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 or not more than 9 months imprisonment, or both. The alleged victim can sign a waiver with the police department to waive this 72 hour no contact prohibition.


In Wisconsin, there is not a criminal charge for “domestic abuse.” Instead, there is a modifier applied to criminal charges when the alleged crime is an act of domestic abuse. The domestic abuse modifier applies if the arrested person and the alleged victim are or were previously married, have a child together, or are or were living together when both people were adults.

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Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically.


For 72 hours after the arrest for a domestic abuse incident, the arrested person must avoid the alleged victim’s home or other places he/she may be and avoid contacting the person. That is, assuming the arrested person has been released from jail. Intentionally violating the 72 hour no-contact rule can be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 or not more than 9 months imprisonment, or both. The alleged victim can sign a waiver with the police department to waive this 72 hour no contact prohibition.


In Wisconsin, there is not a criminal charge for “domestic abuse.” Instead, there is a modifier applied to criminal charges when the alleged crime is an act of domestic abuse. The domestic abuse modifier applies if the arrested person and the alleged victim are or were previously married, have a child together, or are or were living together when both people were adults.

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Domestic violence restraining orders




If a domestic violence restraining order has been issued against you in Wisconsin, you should avoid any activity that the order prohibits. The penalty for violating a temporary restraining order or injunction is up to 9 months in jail or a fine up to $1,000. You can be found guilty of violating it multiple times.

Getting legal help


A restraining order or a domestic violence conviction can have very serious consequences. If you are arrested for domestic violence or served with a restraining order, you should contact Cohen Law Offices as soon as possible. An attorney will be able to tell you how your case is likely to be treated. Call 715-514-5051 for a consultation today.