Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): Penalties and Consequences in Wisconsin

The possession of marijuana and substances containing any amount of THC remains illegal in Wisconsin. Therefore, even if you have obtained a legal prescription of medical marijuana from another state, it becomes illegal when you bring it into Wisconsin. Under the Wisconsin Controlled Substances Act, THC is considered a Schedule I Controlled Substance in the same category as LSD, heroin and PCP. This classification makes the penalties for marijuana possession in Wisconsin sizable and includes damaging repercussions. Attorneys in Appleton and Oshkosh are here to help with these serious offenses.

For a first time offense of THC possession in Wisconsin: Charged as a misdemeanor but still carries a maximum fine of $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail. Every subsequent conviction is then considered a Class I felony with penalties up to $10,000 and 3 years, 6 months in jail. It’s also important to note that with every drug conviction in the state of Wisconsin, a suspension of driving privileges for up to 5 years is included. If you are a college student and charged with drug possession in Wisconsin you are at risk for losing federal student grants and loans. If a THC possession offense occurred within 1,000 feet of a school, public park, school bus or various other building, you could be required to complete 100 hours of community service in addition to the above penalties. There are other charges you could face if the drug possession offense occurred while you were driving or if you were in an illegal possession of a firearm at the time of your arrest. Fox Valley and Oshkosh attorneys here at Petit & Dommershausen are available to help.

In addition to the penalties one could face with possession of THC, there are also penalties for cultivating or selling this illegal drug. These punishments vary according to the amount possessed, grown, or sold and the penalty increases for sales to minors or if the sale occurs within a drug free school zone.

If you or a family member has been charged with a marijuana possession or delivery offense in the Appleton, Oshkosh or Fox Valley area, consult an experienced Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer here at Petit & Dommershausen as soon as possible. You can reach skilled Fox Valley attorneys at 920-739-9900 or our outstanding Oshkosh attorneys at 920-231-0699.