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Penalties for Marijuana violations range from $1,000 - $50,000 in fines and 6 months - 15 years in prison. Your penalties greatly depend on the details of your case (manufacturing, distributing, the amount in possession, etc.). Your first Marijuana charge is the most important to beat. You’ll never have to face a second offense if you beat your first.
Marijuana Possession Charges in Appleton
Possession of marijuana (THC) in Appleton can result in a civil forfeiture violation or a criminal offense. Penalties for possessing marijuana include 6 months - 6 years in prison and $500 - $10,000 in fines, or more. It’s also likely you could face driver’s license revocation for 6 months - 5 years. Your penalties and fines entirely depend on the details of your case and the judge you’re facing. Some factors that affect your possession charges include:
- The amount (weight) of drugs found
- Your prior record
- If the defendant had the intent to distribute
Possession of THC charges refers to the possession of bud, joints, edibles, wax, or vape cartridges. Even marijuana seeds can land you a charge.
Your Misdemeanor could become a Felony
A misdemeanor marijuana charge can quickly become a felony charge if you’ve been convicted of any drug-related offense in the past. Your misdemeanor charge could also upgrade to a felony charge if you intended to distribute or deliver the marijuana to another person. An intent charge added to your possession charge is a felony in Wisconsin that comes with potential prison time, probation, fines, and other penalties.
How drug quantity impacts your charges:
- 200 grams or less of THC = Class I felony (up to 3.5 years in prison & $10,000 in fines)
- Between 200 & 1,000 grams = Class H felony (up to 6 years in prison & $10,000 fine)
- Between 1,000 & 2,500 grams with intent = Class G felony (up to 10 years in prison & $25,000 in fines)
- Between 2,500 & 10,000 grams = Class F felony (up to 12.5 years in prison & $25,000 in fines)
- More than 10,000 grams = Class E felony (up to 15 years in prison and $50,000 in fines)
Get your Drug Charges Dropped or Reduced
Your best bet at beating a marijuana possession or intent charge is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows their way around the law. No matter what charges you’re facing, the experienced drug possession attorneys at Grieve Law will go down every path necessary to deliver the best outcome for your case. Although getting your charges 100% dropped is the end goal, reducing your charges is still a win. It’s very possible to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor, but only likely if you have an experienced defense lawyer to fight with you. Tom’s impressive track record of handling felonies in the Wisconsin area has helped him earn his reputation as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Wisconsin. When it comes to first offense DUIs and drug charges, Grieve Law criminal defense attorneys are your best option.
Get a FREE phone consultation in Appleton today to discuss the details of your case.
How long does possession of THC stay on my record?
If you’re convinced of a marijuana possession charge, it will be on your record forever. This type of charge will remain on your record unless you are able to get it expunged after 5 years (something that is very difficult to achieve without an attorney). This is why it’s important to hire a criminal defense attorney before you are convicted. Beating a drug charge before conviction is much more likely than getting your charges removed from your record after it’s made its way through the system.
How to beat a possession of THC charge in Appleton
There are 3 common ways to beat a marijuana possession charge. Each is a valuable defense to your case if it’s applicable.
- Prove the arresting officer lacked probable cause
- Provide evidence the marijuana belonged to someone else
- Demonstrate there was an unlawful search and seizure
These three defenses are popular with marijuana-related charges and have been proven to work if applied correctly. The best way to present a successful defense against your THC charges is to talk to a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who’s won similar cases in the past.
