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Marijuana attorneys in Racine defend charges for possession, delivery, or manufacturing of marijuana in Racine County. Marijuana possession penalties can get up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months in prison for a first offense and up to $10,000 and 3.5 years for subsequent offenses. Penalties for delivery or manufacturing charges can get up to $50,000 in fines and up to 15 years in prison.
Being charged with possession of marijuana in Racine can be as significant as a felony offense or as minor as a non-criminal ticket. To be charged with possession of marijuana, you must be found in possession of something that tests positive for THC. Possession of marijuana can be charged for bud, joints, wax, vape cartridges or even edibles so long as they contain THC.
On a first offense possession of marijuana, the police may decide to issue you a non-criminal ticket. It is, however, up to them to decide if you should be facing a ticket or a criminal charge. Even on a first offense, you may end up charged criminally in Racine. The larger the amount of marijuana you have the more likely you are to be charged criminally, which may result in felony charges.
If you do have a prior marijuana or other drug offense, you can be charged with a second and subsequent modifier, which no matter the amount, is a felony. A second and subsequent possession of marijuana offense is punishable by up to 3.5 years in prison, or a fine up to $10,000 or both and is a class I felony.
| OFFENSE | PENALTY | INCARCERATION | MAX. FINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any amount (first offense) | Misdemeanor | 6 months | $1,000 |
| Any amount (subsequent offense) | Felony | 3.5 years | $10,000 |
Possession of drug paraphernalia related to THC including rolling papers, plastic bags, bongs/pipes, grinders and modified cans or bottles, can come with its own set of penalties and fines.
Depending on many factors, including amount, packaging, types of paraphernalia, and money that is found, a prosecutor may charge you with possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Those factors also will determine the level of felony you are facing if charged with intent to deliver.
| OFFENSE | PENALTY | INCARCERATION | MAX. FINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 grams of THC or Less (0.44 lbs) | Class I Felony | 3.5 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 |
Cultivation charges can also be added to possession or intent charges.
| OFFENSE | PENALTY | INCARCERATION | MAX. FINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Since marijuana is an illegal drug, there are added complications to a marijuana OWI charge. If you are charged with drugged driving, you need an experienced team of drug defense lawyers.
Contact the Racine law firm dedicated to defending your rights. Grieve Law LLC represents clients from Wind Point, Tichigan, Caledonia & all Racine County communities!
Most often charges for possession of marijuana are issued following a traffic stop where the police searched your vehicle. For the prosecutor to be allowed to use the evidence found, the police must have had a legal reason to stop your vehicle and then an additional lawful reason to search your vehicle. If there is not a legal reason for stopping you or for searching your vehicle the evidence may be thrown out making it very difficult for the prosecutor to prove their case. Our award-winning Racine team of marijuana lawyers will work with you to evaluate your case to determine the best approach to fighting your charges.
You can be charged with possession of marijuana based on a confidential informant. If that is the case, the right lawyer may be able to have the evidence thrown out because proper procedures were not followed by the police. Even though entrapment defenses are rare, our Racine team of marijuana lawyers will leave no stone unturned defending you against your charges.
