Schedule V Drug Possession Wisconsin's penalties, fines, & jail time?

Illegal possession of large quantities of schedule 5 drugs could lead to Class I felony charges, which if convicted, could mean up to a $10,000 fine, up to 3.5 years in prison or both.

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Heavy Fines & Penalties in Wisconsin Law

Schedule 5 Substances are defined by the DEA and State of Wisconsin as having “lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics.”

Drugs in this schedule may have no risk of abuse by themselves, but are still controlled because they can be used to manufacture more serious narcotics, including methamphetamine. Unauthorized possession of Schedule 5 drugs, especially in large quantities, can result in a class I felony conviction. A class I felony is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to 3 ½ years.

Schedule 5 substances include:

  • Cough preparations with less than 200 milligrams of codeine or per 100 milliliters
  • Lomotil
  • Motafen
  • Lyrica
  • BroveX
  • Codeine
  • Parepectolin
  • Pseudoephedrine

Schedule 5 Drug Possession in Wisconsin: Codeine & Lyrica

Overview of Wisconsin Statute 961.21: Schedule V tests

Wisconsin Statute 961.21 provides the criteria for classifying a substance as Schedule V. These include:

  • A low potential for abuse compared to the controlled substances in schedule IV
  • The substance is currently used in medical treatment
  • The substance has limited potential for physical or psychological dependence compared to Schedule IV controlled substances

Unauthorized possession of schedule 5 drugs, especially in large quantities, can result in a class I felony conviction. A class I felony is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to 3 ½ years.

Grieve Law is experienced in getting schedule 5 drug possession charges reduced or dropped. Contact us about a free consultation today.

In Wisconsin, how long does a Schedule 5 drug charge stay on your record?

Schedule 5 drug convictions in Wisconsin could lead to a $10,000 fine and jail time, but even if harsh penalties are avoided, the charge itself could remain on your record for life.