Miami Drug Manufacturing Lawyer

Charged With Drug Manufacturing in Miami-Dade County?

The cultivation or manufacture of controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and other narcotics, stimulants and hallucinogens is a serious offense in Florida. The applicable narcotics laws are complicated, however, because drug manufacturing charges typically encompass drug crimes such as possession with intent to sell or drug trafficking. Nonetheless, drug manufacturing is a felony, and a conviction can result in severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

If you have been charged with drug manufacturing in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach or throughout the state of Florida, Valiente Law has the skills and resources to handle your case. Our legal team has in depth knowledge of the drug manufacturing laws and a proven track record of successfully defending our clients in state and federal court.

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What is drug manufacturing?

Florida’s controlled-substance laws cover unlawful production, preparation, processing, cultivation, and related activities. The precise charge matters: unlawful manufacture under §893.13, possession of listed chemicals with the required intent, trafficking under §893.135, and maintaining premises under §893.1351 have different elements. Owning ordinary equipment does not by itself prove a drug-manufacturing offense.

Drug manufacturing and trafficking penalties

Manufacturing penalties depend on the substance, conduct, quantity, and statutory circumstances. Many Schedule I or II manufacturing offenses are second-degree felonies, ordinarily punishable by up to 15 years and a $10,000 fine. Other substances and enhanced-location offenses are treated differently. Protected-location provisions require the particular statutory location, distance, and other conditions; they are not a universal first-degree rule.

Trafficking begins when the applicable statutory threshold is reached. Examples include 4 grams for heroin, 28 grams for hydrocodone, and 7 grams for oxycodone, including qualifying mixtures as specified by §893.135. Methamphetamine’s threshold is 14 grams. These thresholds must not be included in a “below-trafficking” range. Mandatory minimum terms and fines vary by drug and weight; a minimum is not the maximum sentence.

Cannabis cultivation and grow-house charges

Unlawful cannabis cultivation is generally a third-degree felony before applicable enhancements or trafficking rules. Under §893.1351:

• Owning, leasing, or renting premises with knowledge of the specified unlawful trafficking, sale, or manufacture for distribution is a third-degree felony.
• Knowingly possessing such premises with the required knowledge is a second-degree felony.
• Possessing premises known to be used to manufacture for sale or distribution, while knowing or having reason to know a minor is present or resides there, is a first-degree felony.

Possession of 25 or more cannabis plants is prima facie evidence of an intent to sell or distribute for this statute. It does not automatically make the offense a first-degree felony. Cannabis trafficking separately begins at more than 25 pounds or 300 plants.

Defenses to drug-manufacturing charges

We examine the actual charge, knowledge and intent evidence, possession or control, laboratory results, and the legality of searches and seizures. Lack of intent to distribute may matter to a charge requiring that intent, but personal use is not a blanket defense to unlawful manufacture or cultivation. The prosecution must prove every element of the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

Miami Drug Manufacturing Attorney

At Valiente Law, we have a well-earned reputation for providing our clients with aggressive legal representation against drug manufacturing charges. If you are being investigated for or have been charged with a drug crime, our criminal defense attorneys are prepared to fight for your rights. We will conduct a thorough investigation of all the facts and work tirelessly to refute the charges. Although we are committed to winning an acquittal, we will be honest about the strength of the case against you and advise you of all your options, including whether to provide substantial assistance to authorities in exchange for a reduced sentence. Above all, we will fight to protect your future and clear your name.

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