In Florida, you can be charged with manufacturing drugs, even if you have not even started making or growing the illegal substances. Just owning certain materials that are often used to make drugs can render you guilty of manufacturing, that is why it is so critical for anyone accused of this crime to immediately contact a skilled Orlando criminal lawyer as soon as possible.
If you have been accused of manufacturing solely based on your possession of certain materials such as hydroponic set ups, lye, ephedrine, iodine or hydrochloric acid, your Orlando criminal attorney may be able to prove that you owned these materials for purely legitimate purposes. Hydroponics can be used to grow all types of plants indoors, not just plants used as drugs. Lye is used in soap making. Ephedrine is a common ingredient in cold medicines. Iodine is a common product found in medicine kits around the country. And hydrochloric acid can be used for cleaning. Even if you bought all of these things at the same time, your representative may be able to cast doubt upon the reason for these purchases.
If you were caught with already grown or manufactured drugs though, you can still fight the charges. Your Orlando criminal lawyer will immediately go about searching for any rights violations and illegal searches performed by the police. If the collection of any evidence has violated your constitutional rights, it may be suppressed from the trial. If enough evidence is suppressed, your case may even be dropped.
In some circumstances your Orlando criminal attorney may advise you to plead guilty and negotiate a plea bargain rather than fight the charges. If we urge you to take a plea, we will help negotiate on your behalf to ensure you get the minimal sentencing possible.
If you have been accused of cultivating or manufacturing an illegal drug, please call the Law Offices of The Orlando Criminal Attorney today.