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Understanding California’s Penal Code: Manufacturing Drugs / Narcotics / Controlled Substances
When one finds themselves embroiled in legal trouble, it can be quite overwhelming to wade through the legalese of California’s penal code. This becomes even more challenging when one is facing charges for manufacturing drugs/narcotics/controlled substances. Nonetheless, breaking down the law into easy-to-digest pieces can clarify what the charges entail and the possible legal defenses that can be employed. In this post, we will break down the definitions involved in manufacturing drugs/narcotics/controlled substances, the punishments, and the legal defenses one can use to avoid a conviction.
Simply put, the law prohibits people from making drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances. It also prohibits all activity leading to the manufacturing of such substances. This includes engaging in any of the earlier stages involved in the manufacturing process of these drugs. Even minor participation in the process counts as a criminal offense. Understanding the exact definitions and terms involved in the manufacturing process and identifying where you stand is critical.
Manufacturing drugs/narcotics/controlled substances is classified as a felony, and penalties may include three, five, or even seven years in county jail. A maximum fine of $50,000 is also imposed. A conviction may require longer charges if you’re making methamphetamine, have prior convictions, or have committed other offenses while manufacturing the drugs. A consecutive sentence of up to five years may be added if children were living where drugs were being manufactured.
Defending charges related to drug manufacturing is not an exact science. Experienced criminal defense attorneys can help in identifying the possible legal defenses to use to avoid a conviction. These defenses can include:
1. Acts were preparatory
Claiming your acts were only preparatory and that drug manufacturing was not initiated. It’s a defense claiming that you did not reach any steps or start to manufacture drugs, narcotics, or controlled substances.
2. Search and Seizure Rights Violation
If the lab was found during an illegal search, your attorney can argue that the drugs should not be used as evidence against you.
3. Mistaken identity or False accusations
Mistaken identity or false accusations can often happen. If accusations or identities are wrongly assigned, your lawyer can assert that you’re innocent, and evidence supporting that claim will be crucial.
4. Wrong place, wrong time
You or your attorney could claim that you were in the wrong place at the wrong time, and there was no intention to participate in drug manufacturing.
If you’re facing any kind of legal trouble related to drug manufacturing, get in touch with an experienced criminal defense attorney to build a solid defense for your trial. Lawyers with vast experience and familiarity with California’s penal code can provide legal counsel and create an excellent defense that works to your advantage.
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