Wisconsin Drug Crime Defense Lawyers

Drug charges in Wisconsin range from simple possession to manufacturing, delivery, and trafficking, with penalties that escalate sharply based on the substance and the alleged quantity. What many people don’t realize is how often these cases hinge on a single question: did police conduct a lawful search and seizure? When they didn’t, the evidence can be suppressed — and the case can fall apart.

At Strang Bradley, we defend people across Wisconsin against state and federal drug charges. We examine every stop, search, and warrant for constitutional violations, and we fight to keep illegally obtained evidence out of court.

Drug Charges We Defend

• Possession of controlled substances, including marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs
• Possession with intent to deliver
• Manufacturing and cultivation
• Delivery and distribution
• Drug trafficking and conspiracy, including federal charges
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Maintaining a drug trafficking place

Penalties Depend on the Drug and the Amount

Wisconsin penalties vary widely based on the substance and quantity:

• Possession charges can range from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on the substance and prior record
• Possession with intent and delivery are felonies, with penalties tied to weight thresholds
• Sentence enhancers can apply for offenses near schools, parks, or to second-and-subsequent offenses
• Federal charges carry their own — sometimes mandatory minimum — sentencing structure

How We Defend Drug Cases

• Challenging the traffic stop, detention, or search that produced the drugs
• Moving to suppress evidence obtained through an unlawful search or defective warrant
• Contesting ‘constructive possession’ where drugs were not found on your person
• Disputing the alleged intent to deliver versus simple possession
• Challenging the chain of custody and the lab analysis of the substance
• Attacking the credibility of confidential informants and controlled buys
• Pursuing diversion or treatment court alternatives where appropriate

What to Do If You’ve Been Charged

• Do not consent to any search of your car, home, or phone without talking to an attorney first.
• Do not answer questions without talking to an attorney first.
• Note exactly how the stop and search unfolded; details about the encounter matter.
• Contact a defense attorney before speaking with anyone about the case.

Why Choose Strang Bradley for Your Drug Case

Drug cases are often built on questionable police work — warrantless stops, broad searches, and unreliable informants. Our attorneys know Fourth Amendment law inside and out and use it to dismantle the State’s case. When suppression is on the table, the right motion can end the prosecution entirely.