Wisconsin Marijuana Laws and Penalties

Milwaukee Drug Charges Attorney Explains Marijuana Laws and Penalties in Wisconsin

Possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, intent to distribute marijuana, growing marijuana, and keeping a drug house are all illegal in Wisconsin and come with harsh consequences. Read below as our Milwaukee drug charges attorney lists Wisconsin marijuana laws and penalties for a variety of charges.

MARIJUNA LAWS AND PENALTIES IN WISCONSIN

Any amount of THC (First offense) – Considered a misdemeanor with a jail sentence of up to 6 months and a maximum fine of $1,000.
Any amount of THC (Second or subsequent offense) – Considered a felony with a jail sentence of up to 3 years, 6 months with a maximum fine of $10,000.

Any amount of drug paraphernalia – In Wisconsin, the maximum penalty for possession of drug paraphernalia (pipe, bong, needle, etc.) is 30 days in jail and a $500.00 fine.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia could mean loss of driver’s license for minors, fines and a community service requirement.

200 grams of THC or less: Class I felony; max. $10,000 fine and/or 3 years, 6 months of imprisonment
200-1,000 grams of THC: Class H felony; max. $10,000 fine and/or 6 years in prison
1,000-2500 grams of THC: Class G felony; max. $25,000 fine and/or 10 years of prison
2,500-10,000 grams of THC: Class F felony; max. $25,000 fine and/or 12-year prison term
More than 10,000 grams of THC: Class E felony; max. $50,000 fine and/or 15-year prison sentence

Subsequent offense is subject to additional penalties.

4 Plants or fewer (200 grams) – Class I felony, punishable by up to $10,000 in fines and/or imprisonment for up to 3 years, 6 months.
5-12 Plants (200-1,000 grams) – Felony, punishable by up to $25,000 in fines and/or 12 years, 6 months’ imprisonment.
21-50 Plants (1,000-2,500 grams) – Felony, punishable by up to $25,000 in fines and/or a maximum 10 years imprisonment.
51-200 Plants (2,500-10,000 grams) – Felony punishable by up to $25,000 in fines and/or 12 years, 6 months in jail.
More than 200 Plants (over 10,000 grams) – Felony punishable by up to $25,000 in fines with a maximum 15 years’ imprisonment.

Subsequent offense is subject to additional penalties.

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Often paired with Marijuana charges is the charge of maintaining a drug trafficking place.