Posted: 5/1/2026 9:56:03 AM EDT
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Key Data on Wisconsin Domestic Violence (947.01 and related): Conviction Rates: Of 11,538 people charged with domestic violence offenses (including 947.01 disorderly conduct) between 2013-2017, 7,626 were convicted. Charge Frequency: Disorderly conduct (947.01) and misdemeanor battery are the most common charges. The 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in "Doubek v. Kaul" invalidated the use of WI 947.01 for "domestic violence" charges. That decision freed those of us that had been convicted under 947.01 from firearms prohibition. "Lautenberg" was passed in 1996. It's a bit of a mystery as to why it took 26 years for a lawyer (or "gun rights" groups) to take a 947.01 case to the Supreme Court. It appears that lawyers and prosecutors never read the "letter of the law". I understand that "Disorderly Conduct" is a "catch-all" charge but it appears that prosecutors made many thousands of mistakes in adding a "Domestic Violence" enhancer. And "got away with it" until 2022. Would the 7626 (and all of the others outside of the 4-year period mentioned) convictions be considered "wrongful" and "violation of rights under color of law"? If so, would that be actionable under Federal Law as quoted below? "Violation of rights under color of law occurs when government officials misuse their authority to deprive individuals of constitutional rights. Under 18 U.S.C. § 242 and 42 U.S.C. § 1983, this includes excessive force, false arrest, sexual assault, and denial of medical care. Acts are covered even if the official exceeds their lawful authority, provided they pretend to act in their official capacity." |