One cannot remain in control of behavior when drunk, and inhibitions are easily released. Being drunk makes a person more vulnerable to sexual assault. Being drunk is never an excuse for violence, especially sexual violence. The University System, the Governor, and the Wisconsin legislature recognize that an important component of this commitment is working to provide an atmosphere free from danger of sexual assault. Any sexual contact that you do not want is sexual assault.
Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual intercourse or contact.
It is a crime of violence in which assailants, whether known to the victim or not, are motivated by a desire to humiliate and have power over the victim. Refer to Wisconsin State Statutes 940.225 and 948.012. There are four degrees of sexual assault. Legal Definitions of Sexual Assault in the State of Wisconsin First Degree Sexual Assault is sexual intercourse or sexual contact accomplished without consent, while armed with a dangerous weapon or anything used or fashioned like a weapon, or assault while aided by another person, or assault with a child who has not reached the age of 13 years. First degree sexual assault is a Class B felony.