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The People's Law Dictionary by Gerald and Kathleen HillPublisher Fine Communications https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/misdemeanor
Many do not realize that if a person who is married has sexual intercourse with anyone other than their spouse, both parties are guilty of committingadultery. Under Wisconsin statute 944.16, this is a class I felony. This is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, or 3 ½ years of imprisonment. In some cases, both.Jan 19, 2015
Although adultery is a misdemeanor in most of the states with laws against it, some — including Michigan and Wisconsin — categorize the offense as a felony. Punishments vary widely by state. In Maryland, the penalty is a paltry $10 fine. But in Massachusetts, an adulterer could face up to three years in jail.Apr 17, 2014 (Freep.com) |
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