Wisconsin Marijuana Laws and Penalties

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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. If you've been charged with possession, your need an experienced Milwaukee drug charges attorney. Below you'll find a summary of Wisconsin's marijuana laws and the penalties for a variety of charges.

People Are Only Accused if Charged with a Crime

Possession of THC

Offense	Penalty	Incarceration	Max. Fine
Possession
Any amount (first offense)	Misdemeanor	6 months	$1,000
Any amount (subsequent offense)	Felony	3.5 years	$10,000

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Offense	Penalty	Incarceration	Max. Fine
Paraphernalia
Use or possession with intent to use paraphernalia	Misdemeanor	30 days	$500
Sale or distribution of paraphernalia	Misdemeanor	90 days	$1,000
Selling to a minor	Misdemeanor	9 months	$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.

Intent to Distribute, Sell or Deliver

Offense	Penalty	Incarceration	Max. Fine
Sale or Delivery
200 grams of THC or Less (7 lbs)	Class I Felony	3.5 years	$10,000
200-1000 grams of THC (35 lbs)	Class H Felony	6 years	$10,000
1000-2500 grams of THC (90 lbs)	Class G Felony	10 years	$25,000
2500-10000 grams of THC (357 lbs)	Class F Felony	12.5 years	$25,000
More than 10000 grams of THC	Class E Felony	15 years	$50,000
Includes possession with intent to distribute
Subsequent offense is subject to additional penalties

Cultivation/Growing Marijuana

Offense	Penalty	Incarceration	Max. Fine
Cultivation
4 plants or fewer	Felony	3.5 years	$10,000
4-20 plants	Felony	6 years	$10,000
20-50 plants	Felony	10 years	$25,000
50-200 plants	Felony	12.5 years	$25,000
More than 200 plants	Felony	15 years	$50,000
Subsequent offense is subject to additional penalties

You are only a criminal if you are convicted™

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

Contact our Milwaukee marijuana possession defense attorney today and request your free legal consultation.

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