{"id":29726,"date":"2020-09-21T21:42:10","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T21:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfrench-law.com\/test2\/?page_id=29726"},"modified":"2024-11-06T20:10:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T20:10:12","slug":"drug-crimes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sfrench-law.com\/MilwaukeeCriminalDefenseAttorney\/drug-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Drug Crimes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Waukesha Drug Crimes Attorneys
Milwaukee Drug Charges Lawyers<\/div>

Arrested for Possession? Facing Intent to Distribute Charges?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Don’t let a criminal drug charge ruin your life. Get the aggressive, experienced defense you deserve!<\/p>

If you have been charged with a drug crime<\/strong>, you need an aggressive, experienced attorney who knows how to win.\u00a0 \u00a0At The Law Offices of Sydne French, we achieve superior results defending our clients against all manner of drug charges<\/strong>, such as possession of <\/strong>drugs or drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute or sell, or manufacturing drugs.\u00a0 <\/strong>We handle all types of drug crimes <\/strong>involving all types of controlled substances as well, including marijuana<\/strong>, crack <\/strong>and cocaine<\/strong>, MDMA <\/strong>or ecstasy<\/strong>, speed, heroin, <\/strong>and various prescription\/pain medications <\/strong>such as oxycontin, hydrocodone (Vicodin)\u00a0and others.<\/p>

Our firm specializes in defending licensed health professionals against drug fraud cases.\u00a0 We work closely with the the Wisconsin Department of\u00a0 Regulation and Licensing to help our clients keep their professional healthcare licenses.\u00a0 We also aid graduates waiting for approval of their application to the relevant professional board\u00a0while defending them against criminal drug fraud charges in court.\u00a0 Visit our Defending Licensed Healthcare Professionals page for more information or call us today to discuss how we may help you fight your case and minimize the consequences to\u00a0your professional license.<\/p>

Achieving Superior Results: Visit our Cases Fought & Won<\/a> page and read about the drug charges<\/strong> we’ve helped our clients beat!<\/p>

At our firm, we are passionate about what we do, and it shows!\u00a0 Attorney Sydne French has won hundreds of serious criminal cases of all types.\u00a0 She is known for negotiating significantly reduced charges, penalties, and dismissals.\u00a0 Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation in our Waukesha office<\/strong> or Milwaukee office<\/strong>.\u00a0 We can schedule a consultation by phone or Zoom if you like \u2014 whatever is most convenient for you!<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Wisconsin Drug Schedules & Categories<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Wisconsin and the federal government separate drugs into categories of controlled substances called \u201cschedules.\u201d\u00a0 These schedules are based on the level of risk for abuse\/dependency, as well as whether the drug has an accepted medical use.<\/p>

Schedule I<\/strong>: considered to be the most dangerous of all.\u00a0 They are deemed to carry a high risk <\/em>of addiction\/dependency.\u00a0 The most distinguishing factor of Schedule I drugs is that they have no legitimate use in medicine. Drugs commonly included under this heading are LSD<\/strong>, marijuana<\/strong>, heroin<\/strong>, ecstasy<\/strong>, and GHB<\/strong> (Gamma hydroxy butyrate, a.k.a. “date rape drug”).<\/p>

Schedule II<\/strong>: like Schedule I drugs, drugs in Schedule II carry a high risk <\/em>of abuse or dependency.\u00a0 Unlike Schedule I drugs, however, Schedule II drugs may <\/em>have legitimate medical uses. Drugs in this category include substances such as opium<\/strong>, methadone<\/strong>, methamphetamines<\/strong>, cocaine<\/strong>, and amphetamines<\/strong>.<\/p>

Schedule III<\/strong>: considered to have a moderate <\/em>risk of abuse. These substances include codeine<\/strong>, hydrocodone<\/strong>, testosterone, ketamine, certain depressants, and anabolic steroids.<\/p>

Schedule IV<\/strong>: considered to have a slight <\/em>risk of dependency and acceptable medical uses, including substances such as clonazepam, sedatives, and some tranquilizers.<\/p>

Schedule V<\/strong> considered to have a very low risk <\/em>of dependency, such as OTC (over the counter) medication with Codeine<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Wisconsin Drug Possession Penalties<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>

Wisconsin drug laws generally follow federal drug laws.\u00a0 Wisconsin penalties can sometimes be more or less severe than the federal government.\u00a0 Under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 961, the basis for the particular drug crime charged, and the penalties you may face, is the type of drug involved.<\/p>

Chapter 961 covers many types of controlled substances.\u00a0 The most severe penalties are those resulting from a conviction of drugs in Schedule I (e.g., LSD, marijuana, mescaline, heroin, peyote) <\/em>and Schedule II (e.g., cocaine, methadone, opium, amphetamines, methamphetamines<\/em>).\u00a0<\/p>

Other factors influencing the penalty for possession of any given drug include number of prior convictions. \u00a0 That is, the\u00a0penalties are less severe for first time offenders than they are for repeat\u00a0offenders.\u00a0 For instance:<\/p>

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Cocaine<\/strong> 1st conviction<\/em><\/p><\/td>

1 year local jail + $5,000 fine<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Cocaine<\/strong> 2nd and subsequent conviction<\/em><\/p><\/td>

3 \u00bd years prison + $10,000 fine<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Methamphetamines<\/strong>, no difference for 1st and subsequent convictions<\/em><\/p><\/td>

6 years prison + $10,000 fine<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Marijuana, LSD, & other hallucinogens<\/strong>, 1st conviction<\/em><\/p><\/td>

1 year local jail + $5,000 fine<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Marijuana, LSD, & other hallucinogens<\/strong>, 2nd conviction<\/em><\/p><\/td>

3 \u00bd years prison + $10,000 fine<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Other factors that can increase penalties for Wisconsin drug crimes and influence the judge at sentencing include the location the crime was alleged to have taken place, and the quantity of the drug.<\/p>

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Wisconsin Drug Fraud Crimes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

The crime of drug fraud is usually driven by addiction.\u00a0 Drug addiction can affect anyone at any time.\u00a0 People in all professions\u2014police officers, lawyers, doctors and nurses included\u2014can find themselves facing drug fraud charges.\u00a0 Often, individuals who were once legitimately prescribed pain medication become addicted and later attempt to increase the number of refills without their doctor’s approval.\u00a0 The bottom line is that it can happen to anyone.<\/p>

Whether it is charged as a felony or misdemeanor, drug fraud can have long\u00a0lasting, wide-spread effects.\u00a0 If you are a nurse, doctor, or other type of healthcare professional, you may lose your license to practice, or your ability to find work as a medical professional may be greatly diminished.<\/p>

Drug Fraud Crimes<\/strong><\/p>

Drug fraud can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor.<\/p>

Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Fraud<\/strong>
Wisconsin Statute 961.43(1)(a) defines obtaining a controlled substance by fraud as the illegal acquisition of controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception or subterfuge.<\/p>

Penalties<\/span>: Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud is a level H Felony, punishable by a fine of $10,000 and 6 years in prison.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Obtaining a Prescription Drug by Fraud<\/strong>
Wisconsin Statute 450.11(7) prohibits obtaining or attempting to obtain a prescription drug by fraud, deceit, or willful misrepresentation, or by forgery\u00a0or alteration of a prescription\u00a0order, or by willful concealment of a material fact, or by use of a false name or address.<\/p>

Penalties<\/span>: Obtaining a prescription drug by fraud is an unclassified level misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $500 and 6 months in jail.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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The number of prescription or controlled drug fraud arrests are on the rise.\u00a0 Because of this, prosecutors rarely file drug fraud charges as misdemeanors. It is more common for one to find themselves facing several felony counts of drug fraud.<\/em><\/p>

Examples of Drug Fraud Crimes<\/strong><\/p>

Under the laws in Wisconsin, a drug fraud crime can occur in many ways. The most common forms of drug fraud crimes include:<\/p>