Manufacturing Drugs
The process of manufacturing any drug or controlled substance is illegal unless you are licensed by state or federal authorities. Manufacturing drugs generally refers to street drugs like: Marijuana, LSD, Methamphetamine, mushrooms or other plants, or any other street drug.
Manufacturing as a crime is considered any part of the process including but not limited to: growing, mixing, cooking, or processing products to a final product of an illegal substance or narcotic. In some cases, you can even be charged if you offer to help in the process in any way, even if you have never touched or seen anything.
The law also prohibits supplying chemicals or materials to someone whom you may have reasonable cause to suspect is involved in manufacturing. If you notice someone buying certain chemicals or mixing agents that would make them suspect to making a certain drug, you are obligated to report it and refuse the sale, or you could be considered as involved in manufacturing. Growing illegal drugs such as marijuana mushrooms, or other plants needed to create a street drug is also considered manufacturing.
It’s important to know that you can be charged with manufacturing even if you have never actually made a drug. Simply possessing ingredients needed to create drugs such as: chemicals, equipment, or other things needed in the manufacturing process is could get you charge.
Depending on the charges, you can face some very severe consequences. In many cases, you can be charged with large fines from $2,000-$50,000, prison sentences that can be as high as 10 years or more, felony charges on your record, probation and even restitution.
If you are faced with these types of charges, it can wreak havoc on your future. It’s in your best interest to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. Attorney Paul Morrison brings over 18 years of experience to the table as a previous District Attorney and Attorney General. He knows what it will take to defend you in any drug case. Don’t trust your fate to anyone else. Call Morrison Law Firm, LLC at (913) 780-6666 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.
