Drug Laws in Wisconsin: Offenses and Penalties

• NCJ Number: 137575
• Author(s): D Salm
• Date Published: 1992
• Length: 29 pages
• Corporate Author: Wisconsin Legislative Council Staff
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Report (Annual/Periodic)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Information Memorandum 92-6

Annotation

This memorandum outlines the major offenses and penalties for those offenses under the Controlled Substances Act and related provisions and cites relevant laws enacted through the 1991-1992 legislative session.

Abstract

The memorandum describes current prohibitions relating to the manufacture, delivery, possession with intent to deliver, and possession of controlled substances; controlled substances violations and sanctions applicable to persons under age 18; asset seizure and forfeiture for controlled substance violations; offenses and penalties pertaining to the possession, sale, or use of drug paraphernalia, including separate drug paraphernalia sanctions applicable to children; and miscellaneous offenses and sanctions. Tables specify the penalties for the illegal manufacture, delivery, or possession of controlled substances; the penalties for selected offenses; and the penalties for the sale, use, manufacture, or advertisement of drug paraphernalia. 6 tables and 1 appendix