{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-940.42","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 940.42","heading":"Intimidation of witnesses; misdemeanor.","body":"Except as provided in s. 940.43, whoever knowingly and maliciously prevents or dissuades, or who attempts to so prevent or dissuade any witness from attending or giving testimony at any trial, proceeding or inquiry authorized by law, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.","path":["Chs. 939-951, Criminal Code","Chapter 940 Crimes Against Life And Bodily Security","SUBCHAPTER II BODILY SECURITY"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/940.42","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:01:50Z","sha256":"94966276da1199d3b9dbfd6c17a6a115349c6d6af1593d104b31602ed46a21fb","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-940.41","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-940.43"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}