Drug Charges

There is never a good reason for possessing illegal drugs, so you are better off saving your talking for your criminal defense attorney. Click here to read some of the notable excuses used over the years by people who failed to heed this advice. https://www.vice.com/en/article/epx9yp/caught-with-drugs-police-excuses

Wisconsin recently released a public health advisory regarding fentanyl deaths in the state. Yet, overdose deaths continue to rise, with seemingly no end. Why is this happening? What can be done to help this epidemic? Why? Over the last year, synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) were identified in 91% of opioid overdose deaths and 73% of all drug overdose deaths.… Continue reading Wisconsin Fentanyl Deaths Are on the Rise

Did you know that there is a tool that helps to combat the ongoing prescription drug abuse epidemic in Wisconsin? It is called the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program or ePDMP. It provides valuable information about monitored prescription drugs dispensed in the state, aiding healthcare professionals in their prescribing and dispensing decisions. Want to learn… Continue reading Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

Being arrested for drug possession does not mean you have to be convicted, have to serve time, or deal with the consequences of having a criminal record. By starting your defense as soon as possible after an arrest, you give your defense attorney the best chance of limiting your exposure to these outcomes. Some of… Continue reading Common Defenses for Drug Possession Charges

Addiction is not a crime, but it is often treated as one. Up to 69 percent of the prison population as recently as 2016 had a substance abuse need. This was before the peak of the ongoing opioid epidemic. Of that 69%, nearly two thirds were considered to have a high risk of reoffending. It… Continue reading Addiction is Not a Crime

This press release tells us two things. One, federal prosecutors and the Drug Enforcement Agency would love to make an example out of you. Two, federal drug crimes come with harsh penalties. It is essential to have an experienced defense lawyer fighting for your rights if you are accused of a drug-related crime.

Governor Evers granted 30 pardons, mostly to individuals who had been convicted of non-violent marijuana offenses. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/wisconsin-governor-grants-marijuana-and-drug-related-pardons-setting-state-clemency-record/

Federal drug charges come with mandatory minimum sentences. Having an experienced attorney on your side is your only hope when federal prosecutors come after you. Source: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2021/11/18/5-wisconsin-men-charged-drug-trafficking-crimes