Which statute is commonly cited for possession of controlled substances?

• A. 947.01
• B. 125.07
• C. 134.66
• D. 961.41

Answer: (D)

The main idea is knowing where possession of illegal drugs is charged in Wisconsin law. Possession of a controlled substance is defined under the Wisconsin Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and the general possession offense is found at 961.41. This statute covers possessing a controlled substance, whether it’s held physically or constructively, and applies to substances in schedules I through V. That broad, central role is why it’s the commonly cited statute when someone is found with drugs. Depending on the drug and amount, penalties can vary, and prosecutors may charge additional offenses like possession with intent to deliver under the same chapter, but the base possession charge points to 961.41.

The other statutes pertain to different offenses or regulatory areas and aren’t the standard reference for drug possession, so they aren’t used to charge possession of controlled substances.