My brother was murdered on Feb. 2, 2007. The accused resides in City of Milwaukee, County of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The accused has several felonies, this from my understanding will be his third.
The accused has murdered before. He spent time for this crime, was let out and did what he knows best...(allegedly).
His charges are thus: "Felon with possession of firearm", and "Reckless Homocide with Firearm, First Degree".
What are the levels of homocide? What would he possible sentence be? All we care about is that he stays in jail til he dies (he's 37).
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.
2007-02-16 03:47:08 · 6 answers · asked by Michelle_My_Belle 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
According to Wisconsin court records Alex KeEton, (not KeAton), has been charged with three felonies, 1 940.02(1) 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide Felony B
2 941.30(1) 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety Felony F
3 941.29(2)(A) Felon Possess Firearm Felony G
. The penalties for those are:
(b) For a Class B Felony, imprisonment not to exceed 60 years.
(f) For a Class F Felony, a fine not to exceed $25,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 12 years and 6 months, or both.
(g) For a Class G Felony, a fine not to exceed $25,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 10 years, or both.
The case # is 2007CF000759
Here is his record, BTW. He is having a preliminary hearing next Friday at 8:30.
http://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetails.do;jsessionid=9313065E56EC60AE1F7CAC85C3CFE606.render1?caseNo=2007CF000759&countyNo=40&cacheId=17545B811A2CC0FBCFAD85B6980DA4A7&recordCount=14&offset=0&mode=details&submit=View+Case+Details
I saw your other question and tried to respond, but it had been removed. Hope you don't mind the details here. My condolences and best of luck.
2007-02-16 04:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything I can compose about condolences would sound hollow at this point I am sure, but please know they are there.
Get in touch with the prosecuting district or state's attorney's office and ask for information. They may sound like they don't have time to help [like most government workers do] but ask anyway what sentencing they are trying to achieve. Getting the suspect found guilty by a jury is just the first half of the process, if they succeed in that [and it sounds like they should easily get over that hurdle], then they get to the sentencing phase of the trial. They may request a sentence or allow the judge's discretion by the guidelines of Wisconsin statutes. either way, the person answering the phone at the office should be able to tell you what those guidelines are or hopefully what ones they're going to request be applied.
In the future, since like others have stated I am not sure if Wisconsin has the death penalty, if parole hearings ever occur be sure to attend and make you and your family's [i.e. the other victims of the crime] presence known.
2007-02-16 04:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The WI statutes online are a nightmare to figure out, but from what I can tell via web searches, the maximum for reckless homicide with a firearm is 40 years. Of course, that could be plead down.
You need a good attorney...
One more thing...I believe in the death penalty for 1st degree murder. If nothing else, killing killers ensures they will never kill again - and that includes killing other inmates who may be in prison for lesser charges and have vowed within themselves to be productive members of society when they have finished serving their time.
Your brother would still be alive if this piece of human excrement had been permanently removed from society the first time he killed.
This kind of stuff just makes me sick to my stomach!!!
My most sincere condolences.
2007-02-16 04:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am soo sorry for your lose. I lost my son 3 years ago and the hurt is unreal. I don't think Wisconsin has a death penalty. Go to all the trials and stay in touch with the court system everytime his parole comes up, and attend theos meetings if possible. I hope this helps some. God Bless you and your parents.
2007-02-16 03:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the state of Wisconsin does not have the death penalty the best you can hope for is life without parole. Talk to the district attorney about the options and he will inform you. First go for the death penalty, if that is not an option get the District Attorney to go for life without parole.
2007-02-16 04:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by Rooster 1972 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That will be best ask to a lawyer
2007-02-16 03:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋