(1) If a person commits a crime while possessing, using or threatening to use a dangerous weapon, the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for that crime may be increased as follows: (a) The maximum term of imprisonment for a misdemeanor may be increased by not more than 6 months. (b) If the maximum term of imprisonment for a felony is more than 5 years or is a life term, the maximum term of imprisonment for the felony may be increased by not more than 5 years. (c) If the maximum term of imprisonment for a felony is more than 2 years, but not more than 5 years, the maximum term of imprisonment for the felony may be increased by not more than 4 years. (d) The maximum term of imprisonment for a felony not specified in par. (b) or (c) may be increased by not more than 3 years. (2) The increased penalty provided in this section does not apply if possessing, using or threatening to use a dangerous weapon is an essential element of the crime charged. (3) This section applies only to crimes specified under chs. 939 to 951 and 961.
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