If you’re like many people across Wisconsin, including in Milwaukee and Waukesha, you’re facing criminal charges for prescription drugs.
Prescription drug fraud crimes are some of the most common, and they’re generally considered Class I felonies. In many cases, people who illegally possess prescription drugs are also subject to criminal charges.
Some of the most common drug crimes involve prescriptions such as:
- Oxycodone
- Hydrocodone
- Percocet
- Xanax
- Ambien
- Adderall
- Vicodin
- Amphetamines
Prescription Drug Offenses in Milwaukee and Waukesha
The unlawful possession of amphetamines, Schedule I and Schedule II narcotics, and scheduled non-narcotics are all crimes.
Amphetamines
If this is your first offense for the unlawful possession of amphetamines, you’re facing up to a year in jail and up to a $5,000 fine. If it’s a subsequent offense (you’ve been convicted before), you’re looking at a Class I felony, which carries a penalty of up to 3 years, 6 months in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Schedule I or Schedule II Narcotics
If you’re convicted of possessing Schedule I or Schedule II narcotics, it’s a Class I felony. You could spend 3 years and 6 months in prison and pay up to $10,000 in fines.
Scheduled Non-Narcotics
If you’re found guilty of possessing scheduled non-narcotics, you could spend 30 days in jail and pay up to $500 in fines.
Do You Need to Talk to a Wisconsin Drug Crime Defense Lawyer?
If you’ve been accused of possessing any drugs, it’s probably a good idea to get in touch with a Milwaukee drug crime defense attorney as soon as possible. You could end up spending time in jail and paying extremely high fines if you’re convicted, which means it may be best to have a lawyer by your side throughout the entire process.
Call us at 414-383-6700 or get in touch with us online for a free case evaluation as soon as you can. We may be able to help get you the best possible outcome.
