What are the Penalties for Selling Your Prescription Drugs in Wisconsin?

A criminal conviction for selling and distributing prescription drugs in Wisconsin can subject you to various penalties. Assuming the prosecutor satisfies their legal burden and you sustain a conviction, a criminal court judge will decide the sentence. Potential penalties upon conviction depend upon the drug’s classification under the Controlled Substances Act – as well as the amount of the drug which you allegedly possessed.

If you are currently facing a prescription drug charge in Wisconsin, it is important that you have a knowledgeable drug crime lawyer representing you at every stage of the proceedings. The experienced attorneys at Cohen Law Offices can help defend you against your criminal drug charge and help you obtain the best possible result in your case.

The Prosecution’s Legal Burden in a Criminal Drug Case 

For you to sustain a criminal drug conviction, the prosecution will need to establish their legal burden beyond a reasonable doubt. Specifically, the prosecutor must show that you illegally possessed prescription drugs of a quantity that suggests that you intended to distribute them for sale. The prosecutor’s legal burden is a high one, and if they cannot satisfy it, your criminal case could be subject to a complete dismissal.

Potential Penalties upon Conviction

The potential penalties upon conviction for illegally distributing prescription drugs depend upon the drug schedule/category. For example, a person who sustains a conviction for possession with intent to distribute amphetamines of three grams or less is looking at a maximum $25,000 fine and 12 and a half years of incarceration. However, if the quantity of amphetamines was at least 50 grams, the accused could incur a $100,000 fine and 40 years of incarceration.

If the accused sustains a conviction for possession with intent to distribute a Schedule IV controlled substance, they could incur a maximum $10,000 fine and up to 6 years in jail. Finally, if the accused incurs a conviction for possession with intent to distribute a Schedule V controlled substance, a judge could sentence them to a maximum $10,000 fine and three-and-half years in prison. Since these charges are felonies, the chances of receiving jail time upon conviction are high.

Call Us Today to Speak with an Attorney

If you are facing criminal charges for possessing a prescription drug with the intent to distribute, it is important to have legal counsel on your side as soon as possible in your criminal case. Your lawyer can meet with you to discuss the case and whether or not a defense might apply to your charge. For example, your lawyer might be able to argue that you lacked the necessary criminal intent for a conviction.

For a free case evaluation and consultation with a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney, please call Cohen Law Offices today at (715) 514-5051 or contact us online.