Wisconsin Code § 26.985

Penalties, repeaters
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(1) In this section, “violation” means any violation under this chapter or any violation of a
department order punishable under this chapter.
(2) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4), if a person is convicted of a violation and has one or more convictions, within the
5 years prior to the current conviction, for one or more violations,
the person shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for
not more than 6 months or both. The prosecution shall allege and
prove the prior convictions in the manner specified in s. 29.974.
(3) Except as provided in sub. (4), if a person is convicted of
a violation and has 3 or more convictions, within the 3 years prior
to the current conviction, for one or more violations, the person
shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned for not more
than 9 months or both. The prosecution shall allege and prove the
prior convictions in the manner specified in s. 29.974.
(4) (a) A person under this section is subject to a fine not to
exceed the fine under this section or the fine or forfeiture for the
underlying offense, whichever is greater.
(b) A person under this section is subject to imprisonment for
a term not to exceed the amount provided under this section or the
amount provided for the underlying offense, whichever is greater.

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