Drug Manufacturing in Florida
In Florida, manufacturing controlled substances is typically a felony offense, depending on the type and amount of drug involved. The primary concerns taken into account when prosecuting this drug crime are the classification of the controlled substance, the amount, and where the offense occurred.
If a drug crime occurs within 1,000 feet of a school or church, the penalties will be enhanced, with the possibility of a minimum prison term of three years.
Florida Penalties for Manufacturing Drugs
Following are the penalties for manufacturing specific controlled substances, according to Florida law:
- Drug manufacturing of Heroin, Codeine, Morphine, Cocaine, Opium, or Methadone is a second degree felony offense, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 in fines.
- Drug manufacturing of Peyote or Methamphetamine is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Have you been arrested for the manufacturing of controlled substances? Miami criminal defense attorney Michael Mirer can offer you a free case evaluation to talk to you about your charges and what our firm can to do assist you.
Drug manufacturing is a serious crime that may result in up to 15 years in prison if you are convicted, and you will need an aggressive lawyer at your side to effectively defend your rights and future.
Get Help from Our Miami Drug Crime Attorney
Do not take any chances in facing the next several years of your life in a Florida state prison. Michael Mirer has over 10 years of experience as a trial attorney and is also a former Miami-Dade prosecutor.
His unique understanding of both sides of the Florida criminal process enable attorney Mirer to provide more effective and innovative defense strategies that offer his clients a greater opportunity at a successful case outcome.
Interested in learning how you can challenge your charges? Contact Miami drug manufacturing lawyer at the Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A. today!
