Drug Production and Cultivation - Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer
Perhaps the only drug charge taken more seriously than drug
distribution
in Utah is drug production, manufacture, or cultivation.
Drug possession
and
drug distribution
are serious charges under Utah law. But conviction
for production, manufacture, or cultivation of a controlled substance
increases the potential penalties substantially. Based in Salt Lake
City, Stephen Howard has extensive experience defending a wide variety
of drug-related case. As an experienced
Utah
criminal defense attorney, he can help ensure that your
rights are protected.
Consequences of Drug Production, Manufacturing, or
Cultivation in Utah

Possession of
marijuana
begins as a class B
misdemeanor
in Utah. But growing a single marijuana plant, even if it is only for
personal use, begins as a third degree
felony
under Utah's drug production and cultivation laws. Criminal charges for
producing or manufacturing other drugs in Utah can be even more severe
- sometimes reaching the first-degree felony level with the potential
for a life prison sentence.
Utah's drug production laws can sometimes apply even in cases where no
drugs are produced. Possession
of chemicals that can be used in the production of methamphetamine
("precursor" chemicals) without ever actually manufacturing the drug
can still
result in a second degree felony charge punishable by up to 15 years in
prison.
While
the potential penalties for illegal drug production or manufacturing
are potentially severe, prosecutors and judges must still consider the
specific circumstances of each case in determining how agressively to
prosecute the case or in deciding an appropriate sentence. A person
growing a couple of marijuana plants for personal use is likely to be
prosecuted much less aggressively than a person who is alleged to be
the kingpin of a large drug manufacturing and distribution syndicate.
Finding a Utah Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City
While a Utah drug manufacturing charge is serious, there are potential
defenses. Constitutional defenses, motions to suppress,
actual
innocence, and other fact defenses often come into play when a person
is charged with production of a controlled substance. To
determine whether a particular defense applies to your case, you
should consult with an experienced defense attorney with a
record of achieving real results.
Contact
Stephen Howard
now to find out how he can help.

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