Phoenix Drug Manufacturing Defense Attorneys

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Have you been accused of illegal drug manufacturing in Phoenix, Arizona? If you don’t defend yourself, the prosecution will jump at the chance to secure a conviction and convince the court to use the greatest penalties against you. Before your case gets out of control, come to Knowles Law Firm, PLC and talk to our drug manufacturing defense lawyers about your options. We have built our careers and reputations on fighting for the rights of the criminally accused across the state. Let us show you what our caliber of experience and legal knowledge can do for your case, just as we’ve done for countless others.

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What is Drug Manufacturing?

In Arizona, drug manufacturing crimes are more broadly defined than in many other states. Multiple criminal statutes describe the illegality of manufacturing drugs and drug paraphernalia, with each statute being applied to different types of substances. For example, ARS 13-3406 applies to prescription drug crimes, including the unlawful manufacturing and distribution of prescription drugs, while ARS 13-3407 applies to situations involving the possession, use, manufacturing, and distribution of dangerous drugs not related to prescription use. Overall, though, a drug manufacturing crime can be described as the unlawful or unallowed production of drugs, especially when linked to drug distribution or sale.

Is Drug Manufacturing a Misdemeanor or Felony?

Drug manufacturing is usually considered a felony under Arizona criminal law. Even manufacturing a small amount of an illegal substance for recreational use will likely be a felony that can carry harsh penalties.

You could be facing felony criminal charges if you are accused of:

• Manufacturing a prescription or misbranded drug: Class 4 felony
• Manufacturing a dangerous drug: Class 2 felony

Felony classes are not automatically set when the charges are brought up, though. Circumstances can allow some charges to be escalated to a higher felony class, such as when the defendant is a repeat offender. On the other hand, our attorneys might be able to argue for a charge reduction to a lower felony class, or possibly to a misdemeanor drug crime.

Penalties for Drug Manufacturing Convictions

The penalties for being convicted of drug manufacturing will vary based on the level of the offense, but will usually include:

• Fines: You may be required to pay several thousand dollars to the state in fines if you are convicted of drug manufacturing.
• Imprisonment: Your sentence could include several years in prison. For example, Class 4 felony sentences in Arizona usually include between 5 and 15 years in state prison.
• Drug programs: Commonly, judges include drug rehabilitation programs in sentencing requirements for anyone convicted of a drug crime.

What Does the Prosecution Have to Prove for Drug Manufacturing?

While you are working on your defense case, the prosecution will be working on its case to land a conviction. Let our drug crime attorneys stand up for you and handle your case on your behalf, so our experience can effectively become your own. Through the discovery process, we can see what evidence the prosecution intends to use in the case, and with our many years of insight, we can anticipate the different angles and points they will try to make in their argument to prove that you should be convicted of drug manufacturing.

Typically, the prosecution will need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:

• You knowingly possessed drugs or substances that are used to produce controlled or illegal substances;
• You had the capability to produce a specific type of controlled substance; and,
• You intended to produce or attempt to produce that controlled substance using unlawful means.

AZ Defenses for Drug Manufacturing Charges

Every drug manufacturing case is unique, so the defense you rely on should be tailored to your specific situation. When you choose Knowles Law Firm, PLC in Phoenix to represent you, we’ll only use a personalized defense strategy because we know that pre-made defenses do not get results.

When exploring your defense options, we might consider using one or more of these arguments:

• Lack of intent: The greatest hurdle for the prosecution might be proving your intent to manufacture or produce a controlled substance. We might be able to chip away at the prosecution’s related arguments, making it more difficult for them to convincingly prove that you had intended or did make a controlled substance or illegal drug.
• Not illegal: If you had a valid permit or certification related to the ownership of substances that the state claimed were intended for unlawful drug manufacturing, we may keep your permit or certification as a centerpiece for your defense.
• Illegal search and seizure: When the police enter a property and secure evidence without a proper warrant, it could be seen as an illegal search and seizure. If this is the case for your arrest, we can fight to have key pieces of evidence against you deemed inadmissible by the court.

Talk to a Defense Lawyer Today About Your Drug Crime Case

A drug manufacturing conviction will likely change your life forever. Start working on a defense to protect your future and personal freedoms by coming to Knowles Law Firm, PLC in Phoenix today. Our drug manufacturing defense attorneys are standing by to provide the aggressive defense you expect when so much is on the line.

Call (602) 702-5431 and ask for a FREE case review with our drug offense lawyers now.