Opioids have legitimate medical uses as painkillers, so they are often prescribed to people after surgeries or when healing from injuries. However, even taking opioids for an actual medical need can lead to addiction. Addiction leads to legal issues, such as arrest...
A drug conviction may cut off your financial aid
If you attend the University of Wisconsin or another four-year school, you likely know how expensive obtaining a bachelor’s degree can be. Fortunately, government-backed loans, grants and work-study programs may be available to help you cover your academic costs. To...
Arrests reveal information about drugs in Wisconsin
The world of illegal drugs in Wisconsin is often a mystery to most residents of the state. Occasionally, high-profile cases reveal some interesting information about the use and sale of drugs. This information shows the amount of money involved as well as something...
Drug crimes and prison statistics for the U.S. and Wisconsin
It is often hard to find reliable evidence on the numbers of people serving prison time for non-violent drug convictions in the U.S. and in Wisconsin. This is partly true due to the fragmented nature of the prison system. State and federal prisons, juvenile correction...
Is it illegal to sell fake drugs?
Did you know that according to Wisconsin statutes, even if you are selling or delivering a harmless substance, if you are marketing it as a controlled substance it is a crime? Even if you only imply and never state that something is a controlled substance, law...
What are the risks of being near a meth lab?
Drug crimes can affect everyone in a community in Wisconsin. This is especially true if someone in your community has a meth lab on their property. While you may think this type of thing does not happen within suburban or upper-class communities, you would be very...
Is it a drug offense to possess cough syrup?
Many people in Wisconsin have heard of the phrase "controlled substance" in the context of drug crimes. However, they may not know exactly what a controlled substance is. Sometimes, items that may seem innocuous can be considered a controlled substance under the right...
Helping you assert a defense against a drug charge
The state of Wisconsin takes drug crimes seriously. Thus, when individuals are accused of possessing, selling or trafficking drugs, the punishments are certain to be severe. Those accused are not only facing hefty fines and possible prison time, but that are also...
Does Dane County offer alternative drug courts?
The state of Wisconsin recognizes that sometimes there are underlying issues that cause a person to commit a criminal offense, such as drug addiction. Problem-solving courts, including drug courts, address these issues in a way that treats the offender, while still...
What are your rights under the Fourth Amendment?
When law enforcement authorities come knocking on a Wisconsin resident's door and confiscate materials from their residence, people may not be aware they have certain legal rights that must be protected in the process. The most important right a person has is...
