Were you arrested or charged with manufacturing a controlled substance? Do you face a possible prison sentence if convicted? If so, do not hesitate to contact Truslow & Truslow to discuss your legal options. We might be able to provide an effective defense to get the charges against you dropped or reduced.
According to South Carolina statute 44-53-110(25), manufacture means the indirect or direct propagation, production, processing, compounding, preparation, or conversion of a controlled substance through independent chemical synthesis, extraction from natural substances, or a combination of both, including packaging or repackaging a substance or labeling or relabeling the container.
The penalty for drug manufacturing is harsh in South Carolina. You could end up serving time in prison and paying a hefty fine. The consequences of a conviction can also affect your future. Even after paying your debt to society, you could experience challenges looking for a job and finding a place to live. A drug manufacturing conviction ends up on your criminal record, and anyone can look up the information online.
The South Carolina drug crimes attorneys of Truslow & Truslow have defended clients charged with drug manufacturing for more than 50 years. We are ready to represent you in your case and fight hard to secure your freedom and future. Call (803) 256-6276 today for a confidential consultation with one of our South Carolina drug manufacturing lawyers.
A controlled substance falls under one of five Schedules classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The five Schedules are below.
Schedule I
A Schedule I substance, drug, or chemical has a high potential for abuse. Examples include:
Schedule II
A Schedule II drug, chemical, or substance has high abuse potential and potential to lead to severe physical or psychological dependence. Examples include:
Schedule III
A Schedule III chemical, substance, or drug has a potential for abuse higher than Schedule IV but lower than Schedule I or II. It also has a moderate to low potential for psychological and physical dependence. Examples include:
Schedule IV
A Schedule IV substance, chemical, or drug has a low risk of dependence and potential for abuse. Examples include:
Schedule V
A Schedule V drug, substance, or chemical has a lower abuse potential than a Schedule IV drug. It also contains preparations with minimal quantities of certain narcotics. Examples include:
If convicted of drug manufacturing, the sentence you could face depends on the type of drug, the amount, and whether it’s your first, second, or third offense. The maximum penalties based on the type of drug and offense are below.
Manufacturing of Marijuana
Manufacturing of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, or Crack
Manufacturing of Heroin
Manufacturing of Ecstasy and MDMA
Manufacturing of LSD
The defense strategy you can use in your case will depend on the circumstances of the offense and the evidence against you. The most common drug manufacturing defenses include:
Truslow & Truslow can review your case and determine which defense we can use to defend you against the drug manufacturing charge.
If you were arrested or charged with manufacturing drugs in South Carolina, contact Truslow & Truslow immediately. You should not face the experienced prosecution team without assistance from a knowledgeable and dedicated defense lawyer.
We will advise you about the available legal options and strategies we believe can work to achieve the best possible outcome, whether that’s a reduced sentence, lesser charge, plea deal, or dismissed case. You can count on us to fight hard for you and remain in your corner until the end.
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