Milwaukee Drug Trafficking Lawyers
The lawyers of Hayes & Rothstein, who have more than 75 years of combined legal experience, are at your disposal. Former clients speak highly of our Waukesha drug crime lawyers, and we strive to uphold our reputation as dependable, hard-working advocates for our clients.
Drug trafficking occurs when a person or people transport controlled substances, including prescriptions obtained without valid medical need, from one area to another. Usually, Waukesha drug trafficking charges occur when a person transports drugs from one jurisdiction to another.
Because trafficking frequently concerns two or more states, the offenses are subject not only to Milwaukee drug crime laws, but to the laws of the other states as well as federal laws. We represent clients facing trafficking charges in both state and federal courts.
Understanding Waukesha drug trafficking charges
Penalties under federal and Waukesha drug crime laws vary, based on the substance, the amount, and the existence of prior convictions. Your first conviction of transporting cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamine, or PCP can result in the following:
- 5 to 40 years in prison for between one gram and more than 40 grams
- 20 to life sentence in prison if injury or death is involved, regardless of quantity
- From $2 million to $4 million in fines for individuals
- From $5 million to $10 million in fines for multiple parties
A first offense for trafficking marijuana can lead to:
- Between 10 years and life in prison, between 20 years and life in prison if injury or death occurred, $4 million in fines for individuals, and $10 million in fines for multiple parties trafficking 1,000 or more plants
- Between 5 years and 40 years in prison, between 20 years and life in prison if injury or death occurred, $2 million in fines for individuals, and $5 million in fines for multiple parties trafficking 100 to 999 plants
- Not more than 5 years in prison, $250,000 in fines for individuals, and $1 million in fines for multiple parties trafficking 1 to 49 plants, 10 kg or less of hashish, or 1 kg or less of hashish oil
Attorneys on your side for Milwaukee drug trafficking charges
Whether you face a Milwaukee drug charge for manufacturing or a Waukesha drug charge for possession, you need to get legal help quickly. However, you should never have to jeopardize the quality of the legal services you get because of time constraints. The attorneys of Hayes & Rothstein are available to take your case as soon as you are arrested, and to build a strong case from the outset.
Contact us online to schedule a free consultation with drug crime lawyers in Waukesha or call the office at 414-291-9911.
