New York Drug Manufacturing

Drug manufacturing is defined as mixing chemicals together to create a controlled substance. While heroin and LSD were the most popular drugs made in the past, methamphetamine or meth is by far the most manufactured drug today, with LSD and Ecstasy being runners up. District attorneys as well as police and other law enforcement officials take the manufacture of illegal narcotics very seriously, not only because of the illegal nature of the act, but also because of the risk of fires and/or explosions happening during the manufacturing process. According to our New York Drug Manufacturing defense Lawyer team, a person convicted of manufacturing drugs maybe facing incarceration in a state or federal prison, be forced to pay hefty fines and may have to attend a drug rehabilitation program upon release.

According to the New York law and federal law, it is illegal to possess, produce and grow particular plants for the purpose of making an illegal controlled substance. Examples of these types of plants include marijuana and cannabis without a license. Other drug manufacturing is also illegal. Other types of drugs that are made include methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, crack and LSD, with each requiring the user to purchase lab equipment and chemicals.

A conviction for a drug manufacturing offense may bring serious consequences that can adversely affect your life. Punishments associated with this type of crime can include prison time, mandatory drug rehabilitation, financial penalties, court costs, a mark on your criminal record and even having to register as a drug offender. Even smaller drug related crimes can put a black mark on your criminal record with will likely impact what type of job you can get, whether you get a loan or not, and where you can live. That's why it's vital to contact our experienced New York Drug Manufacturing Lawyer staff at Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC should you ever find yourself arrested and charged with a drug crime. Our highly experienced New York Drug Crime lawyers will aggressively defend you in court and work hard to get your charges reduced or completely dropped if possible.

The penalties one can face on a drug manufacturing charge will largely depend on what drug you were making and the quantities in which you were making them. These controlled substances have been classified under a federal act according to how addictive they are and whether they have any medical benefit or not. Schedule I drugs are considered the most dangerous and Schedule V drugs are considered the least. People arrested and charged with manufacturing a Schedule I drug will usually be looking at a class A felony, which can land them in prison for a double digit sentence.

It's also important to keep in mind that you can also be arrested for possessing large quantities of precursor drugs. Drugs like ephedrine, which is legal, can be used in the making of methamphetamine. Having this in large quantities will make prosecutors think that you're in the business of making illegal drugs, and have the intent to distribute drugs. If you are caught with these precursor drugs or certain drug paraphernalia, you can face a drug arrest. While these precursor drugs are legal, the government has placed restrictions on their sale and importation because they are used in the making of controlled substances.

A conviction of manufacturing illegal drugs can ruin your entire life, which is why it's vital that you consult with our New York Drug Manufacturing Defense Lawyers at Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC as soon as possible. If you're arrested, don't speak to the police until you've had a chance to talk to you’re a Criminal defense attorney. Please call Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC at 800.696.9529 or contact one of our New York City offices serving Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx or Brooklyn, our office in Westchester County or one of our Long Island offices in Nassau County or Suffolk County.