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Wisconsin's law does allow spanking. But Henson plead guily to simple battery, a misdemeanor, in a plea bargain. I have yet to find out what the original charge was, or to see a copy of the complaint. When a person pleads guilty, as Henson did, the judge accepts the facts of the case as contained in the complaint.

She could have had a trial. If she had, there would have been a transcript so we could analyze the evidence and testimony from both sides. Her lawyer would have been able to challenge the charges and let the jury decide. She didn't do that. One she was placed on probation, she found out how restrictive that is. Being on paper is not fun.

When a person pleads guilty, as Henson did, the judge accepts the facts of the case as contained in the complaint.

Boy this is confusing. If Wisconsin has a law exempting ordinary spankings from misdemeanor assault, it sounds like she pleaded guilty to a noncrime. The judge may accept the facts... but he can't have the law dictated to him by the prosecution.