Marijuana Possession Arrest
Despite the push for marijuana legalization throughout the United States, a recent study finds that arrests for possessing even small amounts of marijuana outnumbered those made for all violent crimes combined in 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Watch report that arrests of individuals possessing a small quantity marijuana intended for personal use exceeded half a million last year. Overall, every 25 seconds someone is arrested for a drug related crime, including marijuana possession.
Wisconsin Marijuana Possession Charge
In Wisconsin, it is a crime to possess any amount of marijuana. Penalties for possessing marijuana in the state vary depending on whether it is a first offense or a subsequent conviction. First offenses can land an individual in jail for up to six months and a fine of up to $1,000. The penalties for a subsequent convictions of can climb into thousands of dollars in fines and more than 3 years in prison.
Waukesha Wisconsin Marijuana Possession Arrest Lawyer
If you or a family member has been arrested and charged with marijuana possession or another marijuana related offense such as cultivation, sales or possession of drug paraphernalia, contact the criminal defense Law Offices of Andrew C. Ladd LLC for immediate help. Our Waukesha Wisconsin illegal drug possession defense lawyers can provide you with expert legal counsel and aggressive criminal defense against charges of Wisconsin marijuana possession, possession with intent to sell or other drug related crimes. Contact us today for a free consultation regarding your case 262-542-3900.
