Thread: What a DA wants to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor

My question involves criminal law for the state of Wisconsin. I have a plea offer from the DA for a Child Abuse first offense. It is for Deferred Prosecution for 18 months, Anger Management and Domestic Violence Counseling, then dismissal of charges following successful completion. My issue is I have to plead to a felony and the 18 months. My attorney feels that a statement from the child may do just that, unfortunately there is no chance of a positive statement based on the child's demanding to stay in the state where the child is currently. The DA has not stated anything else will change the plea. The DA wants the felony because a statement of the child said there has been abuse in the past, I am out of state, and the DA wants this to discourage additional abuse as well as extradition. I found a group called Batter's Intervention which is a more extensive court ordered counseling, a 24 week program versus 8-12, and my family will offer statements that they are not afraid to stay with me, save the one child. Is there anything else the DA will accept to consider reducing the charge? Thank you

Why does no one include all of the significant details about their charges?

Law is not clear cut. The DA has a lot of discretion. What kind of abuse are you accused of? What penalty is the DA seeking if you don't plea guilty? (how much in fines / prison time?)

No one can suggest realistic alternatives without these details.

Your thoughts are not what the lawyer and I discussed, they certainly would have been helpful.

I did not put down details as I felt they would lead back to the case, however, there is the state, county and other searches that would have made it impractical to investigate.

I will hope to never be in this situation again, not if it is up to me.

Thank you for your reply

Law is not clear cut. The DA has a lot of discretion. What kind of abuse are you accused of? What penalty is the DA seeking if you don't plea guilty? (how much in fines / prison time?)

the criminal law should be make a good, and its apply on the every persons. If criminal are danger , you should give the punishment of the criminal.criminal can be anybody as well as child or younger.but If criminal is child than should be give the punish according to crime.
if criminal is gental man person, should not think about his behavior

Nice, it would be great to know what there going to come up with next! thanks vipin20