Milwaukee Drug Distribution Charges
The lawyers at Hayes & Rothstein have spent more than 25 years handling drug distribution cases. These cases range from minor offenses to major Waukesha drug distribution charges involving other criminal activity. Offenses tied to organized crime and gang activity, in particular, require our legal skills.
Consequences of a Waukesha drug charge
The Uniform Controlled Substances Act outlines penalties for the illegal distribution of controlled substances. Punishments are based on what the substance was and how much of it was involved. Also, the Act outlines penalties for possession with the intent to distribute.
A Milwaukee drug distribution charge that involves heroin, PCP, amphetamines, or methamphetamines can result in the following:
- 3 or less grams – Fines up to $25,000, imprisonment up to 12 years and 6 months, or both
- 3 to 10 grams – Fines up to $50,000, imprisonment up to 15 years, or both
- 10 to 50 grams – Fines up to $100,000, imprisonment up to 25 years, or both
- Over 50 grams – Fines up to $100,000, imprisonment up to 40 years, or both
Distributing other Schedule I or II narcotics can have the following penalties:
- Fines up to $50,000, imprisonment up to 15 years, or both, regardless of the amount
The Act outlines the following penalties for Milwaukee drug charges involving marijuana:
- 200 grams or less, or up to 4 plants containing THC – Fines up to $10,000, imprisonment up to 3 years and 6 months, or both
- 200 to 1,000 grams, or between 4 and 20 plants containing THC – Fines up to $10,000, imprisonment up to 6 years, or both
- 1,000 to 2,500 grams, or between 20 and 50 plants containing THC – Fines up to $25,000, imprisonment up to 10 years, or both
- 2,500 to 10,000 grams, or between 50 and 200 plants containing THC – Fines up to $25,000, imprisonment up to 12 years and 6 months, or both
- More than 10,000 grams, or more than 200 plants containing THC – Fines up to $50,000, imprisonment up to 15 years, or both
Why you need a Waukesha drug crime lawyer
The law severely punishes those found guilty of drug crimes. Moreover, a conviction remains on your record and negatively affects your future. Hayes & Rothstein minimizes the possibility of conviction and fights to get you acquitted.
We do not set out seeking a plea bargain. Rather, we push each case as far as necessary, from the very beginning, in order to achieve positive results.
Contact us online and discuss your case with a drug crime lawyer in Waukesha dedicated to working for you. Clients can also arrange for a free consultation to talk about a Milwaukee or Waukesha drug distribution charge, by calling 414-291-9911.
