Gwinnett County Drug Manufacturing Lawyer
Possession and trafficking are not the only drug crimes in Georgia. It is also illegal to manufacture drugs, such as by growing or “cooking” them. Often, defendants work in groups to manufacture drugs on a large scale, but it’s possible for a single, solitary marijuana grower to face charges, too. This is a serious crime, with defendants staring at potential felony charges and a loss of critical civil rights. We recommend calling The Spizman Firm to talk with a Gwinnett County drug manufacturing lawyer about your case. Our firm can meet you at the courthouse, if necessary, to learn more about your charges.
What Are the Penalties for Drug Manufacturing?
A defendant potentially faces decades in prison, depending on the drug manufactured, as well as the quantities they produced. Georgia lists controlled substances on schedules, with the drugs on Schedule I and II deemed the most dangerous.
Some of the penalties for drug manufacturing include:
- Manufacture of a Schedule I or II drug. Even a first offense can net a defendant 5-30 years in prison. If convicted a second time, then the penalties increase to 10-40 years.
- Manufacture of amphetamine or methamphetamine. A defendant can face 10-25 years, depending on the amount manufactured.
- Manufacture of Schedule III, IV, or V drugs. A defendant is looking at 1-10 years in prison. Marijuana is on this list.
Defendants can also face enhanced penalties if they manufacture anywhere near prohibited areas, such as public or private schools, playgrounds, parks, housing projects, or other drug-free zones. The penalty enhancement is steep—up to 20 years in prison added on top of the manufacturing charge. Someone convicted of manufacturing a Schedule I drug near a school could face up to 50 years behind bars.
Contact The Spizman Firm for help. We have defended many clients charged with drug manufacturing, so we know the evidence is not as “cut and dried” as the prosecution might claim. Drug busts for manufacturing often garner prosecutors favorable media coverage, with suspects hustled into the back of police cars in handcuffs. But not everyone rounded up in a drug sweep is guilty. We can review the facts to determine if you have a strong defense to these charges. There is no reason to immediately confess guilt without first meeting with an attorney.
Schedule a Consultation Today!
Our Gwinnett County drug manufacturing lawyers are ready to dive in and review the criminal charges against you. Felony convictions cause headaches for years, so it is important to hire a lawyer who understands drug manufacturing charges and what defenses might work. Our firm can identify the most favorable disposition and whether the prosecution is open to a plea deal. In some cases, the evidence is so weak we can move to get charges dismissed by appealing directly to the judge. For other defendants, taking a chance at trial is the only way to avoid the rest of their lives behind bars.
Contact us today to learn more about how we defend against these charges. We are only a phone call away and offer confidential, free consultations to the public.
