Drug Manufacturing Attorney In Chicago
Drug manufacturing is a complicated charge that not many people understand. It involves the creation of illegal drugs and has some of the most serious penalties a person or group of people can face. However, as with any criminal charge, you have every right to fight for yourself and for your name.
At Wolf Criminal Law, our founding attorney, Bill Wolf, is a dedicated drug crime defense attorney. He’s fought criminal charges for clients in Chicago and all across Illinois. He has fought for clients for more than 30 years, defending their rights with aggressive tactics and a respected reputation for criminal law. When you face long odds, our firm is the right choice.
Illinois Is Aggressive About Drug Manufacturing
In Illinois, the state and the police want nothing more than to secure drug arrests, and that ends up putting a particular focus on lower income neighborhoods and younger men. Specifically what they look for is any sort of evidence of drug sales and production, for such substances as:
- Methamphetamine
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- MDMA
- LSD
- Fentanyl
All of these drugs require considerable space and equipment to refine or synthesize. The facilities that organizations use for them are typically in less expensive neighborhoods. The people doing the work may come from those same neighborhoods. It’s a vicious cycle that leaves people facing challenges and charges they should not have to.
Any contribution to the manufacture of drugs, including delivering materials, fixing the machinery or cleaning the building, is potentially chargeable as manufacturing. This means that a person can do something innocently, without any knowledge of a larger organization, and face life-changing, devastating charges.
Answers To Questions About Drug Manufacturing
The challenge to many people facing manufacturing charges is that they do not have the information they need to make informed, thoughtful and strategic choices. However, attorney Wolf can help with that by answering his clients’ questions. Find answers to some common questions we hear from those charges with manufacturing below.
What penalties are there for manufacturing drugs?
In Illinois, anyone convicted of a drug manufacturing charge faces severe penalties. The crime itself is a class 4 felony, and you can receive:
- Up to 3 years in prison
- A fine of $25,000
The severity of these penalties can change depending on the weight and type of substance produced. Still, a conviction of manufacturing is a considerable mark on your record.
What is the definition of drug manufacturing?
The law in Illinois defines manufacturing as “production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing” of controlled substances. There are many aspects to the law, but one key phrase is “either directly or indirectly.” What this means is that even incidental assistance to drug manufacturing can be prosecuted. The law additionally specifically considers relabeling a drug as manufacturing.
Who investigates drug manufacturing?
The Chicago police, the Illinois state police or even federal DEA agents are the law enforcement agencies that investigate these actions. They typically have sophisticated, and overzealous, practices that catch many people with suspect charges.
Get Help From Wolf Criminal Law Today
A drug manufacturing charge is not a conviction. You have the opportunity to defend yourself, and we are here to help you. Call us at 312-444-0907 or send an email to get a consultation with an experienced, aggressive drug manufacturing attorney.