Milwaukee Drug Possession Charges
The attorneys of Hayes & Rothstein have more than 75 years of collective legal experience, and they have spent more than 25 years defending clients against drug charges. The Wisconsin Uniform Controlled Substances Act criminalizes the possession of controlled substances. Even drugs with valid medical uses can result in a Waukesha drug possession charge.
The Act divides controlled substances into categories called Schedules. Drugs fall into one of five categories, based on the following:
- Medical use, if any
- Potential for abuse
- Potential for dependence
- Risk to public health
- Scientific knowledge available
Penalties for drug possession in Waukesha vary, based on the Schedule of the drug and the amount involved. A convinction for Milwaukee drug possession may result in penalties including:
- Fines
- Jail
- Mandatory rehabilitation
- Probation
Ask for a Milwaukee drug crime lawyer before answering questions
You can start to defend your rights as soon as you are arrested. You have rights that you may not be aware of—rights that an experienced drug crime lawyer in Milwaukee can protect.
What you say can strengthen the case police are building against you. Thus, before making any statements, even seemingly innocent comments, you should consult an attorney. Having a lawyer present during your questioning allows him or her to caution you against saying something that could hurt your defense.
Waukesha drug possession defense strategies
The lawyers at Hayes & Rothstein develop an approach for each client based on the unique circumstances of his or her case. However, each case begins with a thorough investigation of the arrest.
We fight your drug possession charge in Milwaukee vigorously, using proven legal tactics to discredit the grounds for your search and arrest. We review the police records and the circumstance of a stop and arrest. This allows us to determine whether the evidence in a client’s case was the result of illegal search or seizure.
25 years handling drug possession charges in Waukesha
Protect your rights and begin building your defense as soon as you are arrested, with the skilled help provided by Hayes & Rothstein.
Let us investigate your arrest and support you through the legal process. Contact our office online for help with drug possession in Milwaukee, and schedule a free consultation. You can also reach us by telephone at 414-291-9911.
