--- title: "Fighting Marijuana Possession Charges in Wisconsin: A Success Story" description: Facing marijuana possession charges in Wisconsin? Get motivated to fight drug charges after reading this success story from Madison Defense Attorney Pat Stangl. image: https://www.stangllaw.com/hubfs/blog-files/cannabis-1458000_1280_1.jpg --- [![](https://www.stangllaw.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/stl_2023/images/stl-logo-hrz.svg)](https://www.stangllaw.com/) Menu × - Local [(608) 831-9200 ](tel:+6088319200) - Toll Free [(800) 353-2120 ](tel:+8003532120) - [Practice Areas](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas) - [Drunk Driving Charges (OWI)](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas/drunk-driving-owi-defense) - [Drug Charges](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas/drug-charge-defense) - [Fraud Charges](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas/fraud-defense) - [Weapons Charges](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas/gun-and-weapons-charge-defense) - [Other Criminal Charges](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense) - [Appeals](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas/criminal-appeals) - [Personal Injury Claims](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas/personal-injury-claims) - [Federal Charges](https://www.stangllaw.com/practice-areas/federal-charge-defense) - [Victories](https://www.stangllaw.com/victories/success-stories) - [FAQ](https://www.stangllaw.com/faq) - [Blog](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog) - [About](https://www.stangllaw.com/about) - [Testimonials](https://www.stangllaw.com/testimonials) - [Contact](https://www.stangllaw.com/contact) [![Free Consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/493205/88bf7f8d-515b-44e1-8103-ebea0304d9c0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/493205/88bf7f8d-515b-44e1-8103-ebea0304d9c0) # Fighting Marijuana Possession Charges in Wisconsin: A Success Story Updated by Stangl Law on May 31, 2022 ![cannabis-1458000_1280_1.jpg](https://www.stangllaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/cannabis-1458000_1280_1.jpg?width=1000&name=cannabis-1458000_1280_1.jpg) Stangl Law understands how frightening it can be to find yourself or your child suddenly facing drug possession charges in Wisconsin. After contacting an [experienced drug defense lawyer](https://www.stangllaw.com/areas/drug-offenses) to explore your options, it's also important not to give up hope. Friends and family can offer wonderful support, but in times such as this, it can also be helpful to learn about similar stories of [individuals who chose to fight drug charges](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog/possession-of-marijuana-plants-in-wisconsin-a-successful-defense-story) in Wisconsin and had success. The following case story is shared with that intention: to show that [it is possible to successfully fight drug possession charges](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog/challenging-false-positive-drug-test-results-in-wisconsin-a-success-story) in Wisconsin. **[![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/493205/5b3ac012-ff0e-4de2-ac02-fa770e6ead64.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/493205/5b3ac012-ff0e-4de2-ac02-fa770e6ead64) ** **Read More:** - **[5 Defenses for Drug Possession in Wisconsin](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog/5-defenses-for-drug-possession-in-wisconsin)** - **[Drug Charges in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog/drug-possession-charges-in-wisconsin-what-you-need-to-know)** - **[What to Do if Your Teen is Arrested for OWI in Wisconsin](https://www.stangllaw.com/blog/what-to-do-if-your-teen-is-arrested-for-owi-in-wisconsin)** ## **State v. G. B. ** > [Stangl Law Offices](https://www.stangllaw.com/) defended a client who had been charged with possession of two ounces of marijuana in Wisconsin.  > > The charges arose after law enforcement had responded to complaints of a lot of traffic coming and going from a particular apartment complex. Essentially, cars would pull into the apartment complex, drivers would enter the building and then leave shortly after.  > > In response to this complaint, the police began surveillance of the property. > > An individual was stopped during this surveillance, as police officers suspected the reason for the individual's visit was to purchase drugs. After stopping at the building, then existing the building and driving away, this individual was stopped by police. > > When he was stopped by police and questioned, the individual admitted he had just purchased marijuana for his personal use and turned the marijuana over to the officers. He was then charged with possession and taken into custody. > > It was then that his family hired [Attorney Pat Stangl](https://www.stangllaw.com/testimonials) to represent him. > > Attorney Stangl questioned whether law enforcement's observations were, in fact, sufficient to establish a reasonable suspicion to legally stop his client's vehicle based solely on his client's entry into the apartment complex and his client's exit therefrom. > > After some legal wrangling, and before filing a formal motion challenging the legality of the seizure, Attorney Stangl was able to convince the prosecutor the criminal charges against his client should be dismissed. > > Based on all the presented circumstances in the case, the prosecution agreed it would not pursue criminal prosecution of Attorney Stangl's client. * * ## **FREE 10-Minute Consultation** You can request a [FREE 10-minute consultation](https://www.stangllaw.com/free-consultation) with Attorney Stangl at no obligation to discuss your charges and explore options for your defense against drug charges in Wisconsin. 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