Facing charges for possession of cocaine in Racine or Kenosha can be either a felony or misdemeanor charge depending on your prior history. If you have previously been convicted of a drug offense you can be charged with a class I felony for which you can be sentenced up to 3.5 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. If you do not have a previous drug conviction you are facing a class U misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail, a $5,000 fine, or both. Additionally, the court can suspend your driver’s license for up to five years, there is a Drug Abuse Program Improvement surcharge of up to $5,000, and your penalties can be increased if you were near a park, school, or other protected buildings.
Glenn Gaskill
OWI & Criminal Defense Attorney