Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Unfortunately, until THC is finally decriminalized, even selling a small "favor" quantity of marijuana is a major felony under both WI and U.S. Federal law, potentially subjecting you to up to five or ten years of imprisonment in a worst case scenario, particularly if a gun was located anywhere around the home or if you lived within roughly a half mile of a school or park. You are therefore in urgent need of consultation with an experienced felony attorney as soon as possible. While one would hope that law enforcement would have better things to do, small busts like yours may end up being the "biggest game in town' for some law enforcement agencies, depending upon where you live, primarily in hopes that you can lead them to "bigger fish" when facing the pressure of such a charge. You are therefore likely to be charged with a felony sometime within the next six years, although there is always a small chance that your local DA's office might offer a reduction to a misdemeanor if you have a clean record and lead an otherwise productive life, depending upon the negotiating prowess of your attorney and your level of cooperation. You should also discuss the possibility of an entrapment defense, although these are difficult to successfully pull off. That is because you would need to convince the jury that you were not disposed to sell the drugs even if you had not been badgered relentlessly by the informant. Attorney responses on this public website are intended only for public educational purposes rather than as legal advice for your specific situation. Responses to your questions therefore do not create an attorney client relationship between us and should not be relied upon for making any important decisions until they have been reconsidered by your private attorney. You are; however, welcome to contact my office in Racine to discuss any additional questions which you may have or to seek private advice intended for you alone. Answers on this website may also contain attorney advertising materials.