Category: Drug Charges

Although certain cities in Wisconsin have decriminalized the recreational use of marijuana, it is still not legal to drive under the influence of the drug anywhere in the state. If you are caught doing so, you could face severe penalties such as fines, license suspension, and even jail time.

The Effects of Marijuana

Driving while under the influence of any substance is dangerous, especially marijuana. It can impair a person’s coordination, distort perception, impair judgment, slow reaction time, and reduce the ability to make sound decisions. These side effects while driving could be life-threatening for you, a passenger, another driver, or even pedestrians.

The Penalties

If you are caught driving under the influence of marijuana, a police officer will take you through a series of tests and questions. Then, if the officer deems it necessary, they may request that you submit to a chemical test. If the chemical test states that you have marijuana in your system, you could face up to a $1000 fine, license revocation, or even jail time.

If you are under investigation for driving under the influence of marijuana, you should speak to a skilled criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Lawyer Jeffrey Kippa and his team have over 30 years of combined experience defending clients against drug crime charges in Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Appleton, Wisconsin. Contact J. Kippa Law, LLC today at 920-383-3423 to schedule your free consultation, discuss your unique situation, and address your concerns.

Sadly, there are so many myths out there regarding drug use. A very common one is, “People dependent on drugs made a wrong choice.” Follow the link below to read about how that is a false statement and to find out more about common drug use myths.

https://www.unodc.org/ropan/en/myths-and-facts-related-to-the-drug-issue.html

In an attempt to crack down on illegal substances, the Forest County Sherriff’s Office led a massive interdiction. This resulted in a total of 107 traffic stops across 8 hours. Follow the link to find out the statistics on the stops… it is shocking!

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/hundreds-pulled-over-in-northern-wisconsin-as-authorities-target-illegal-drugs/

Wisconsin is one of the states where legalization of recreational marijuana is being pursued by lawmakers in 2022. Until it is legalized – if it is legalized at all – it is important to realize that marijuana offenses can result in time behind bars, expensive fines, and a damaging criminal record.

Lots of states could legalize cannabis & psychedelics in 2022 (Newsletter: January 14, 2022)

What is a Wisconsin possession with intent to distribute charge?

This drug charge arises if law enforcement asserts you intended to sell drugs that were in your possession. Penalties of a conviction vary, according to the details of your unique case. However, typical penalties may include time in prison, and heavy fines. These penalties are on top of the detrimental occurrence of the initiation of a criminal record. It is important to obtain experienced defense in the face of Wisconsin drug charges, in order to avoid the consequences of conviction.

Link to Wisconsin Law

It is vital to secure experienced representation as early in the process as possible. The firm has represented adults and juveniles facing criminal charges involving drug crimes, DUI/OWI, sexual assault, domestic abuse and other criminal matters. These types of criminal charges require a seasoned criminal defense team who understands the complexity of criminal cases and the importance of working proactively with prosecutors to find the best outcome for clients.

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