Wisconsin's 'Intent to Distribute' Drug Laws & Penalties

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Wisconsin’s ‘Intent to Distribute’ Drug Laws & Penalties

Intent to distribute drugs is a felony in Wisconsin, punishable by 3.5 to 15 years in prison and a fine of $10,000 to $50,000 depending on the amount and type of drug.

The penalties for intent to distribute drugs in Wisconsin are stiff. Getting caught with marijuana, cocaine, OxyContin, Ketamine, Xanax, or Codeine with intent to sell or deliver can result in up to $50,000 in fines and up to 15 years in prison. Subsequent charges can land you in even deeper mud.

Intent to Distribute, Sell or Deliver THC

Offense	Penalty	Incarceration	Max. Fine
200 grams of THC or Less (0.44 lbs)	Class I Felony	max. $25,000 fine and/or a 12 year, 6 month prison term3.5 years	$10,000
200-1000 grams of THC (0.44-2.2 lbs)	Class H Felony	6 years	$10,000
1000-2500 grams of THC (2.2-5.5 lbs)	Class G Felony	10 years	$25,000
2500-10000 grams of THC (5.5-22 lbs)	Class F Felony	12.5 years	$25,000
More than 10000 grams of THC (22+ lbs)	Class E Felony	15 years	$50,000

Intent to Distribute, Sell or Deliver Cocaine

Weight	Felony Level	Penalty
1-5 Grams of Cocaine (8-Ball + Teener)	Class F Felony	max. $25,000 fine and/or a 12 year, 6 month prison term
5-15 Grams of Cocaine (Half Ounce)	Class E Felony	max. $50,000 fine and/or 15 years imprisonment
15-40 Grams of Cocaine (Ounce & a Quarter)	Class D Felony	max. $100,000 fine and/or 25-year prison term
40+ Grams of Cocaine (Ounce & a Half)	Class C Felony	max. $100,000 fine and/or 40 years in prison

How Long Does an Intent to Distribute Charge Stay on My Record?

Most felonies in Wisconsin stay on your record for life. If you receive a maximum sentence over 6 years, you can’t even apply to have your record sealed.

How to Beat Intent to Distribute Charges

If you’ve been charged with intent to distribute drugs in Wisconsin, whether it be THC, cocaine, or prescription drugs, we suggest you act fast.

Grieve Law houses award-winning criminal defense attorneys in Wisconsin with experience getting drug charges reduced or dropped. We can offer powerful, strategic defense to help you beat your intent to distribute drug charge.

You are only guilty
if you are convicted.^®