Defending against allegations of cultivation, chemical synthesis, and operation of drug-involved premises.
Manufacturing charges are technically complex and carry massive sentencing enhancements. Whether the case involves a marijuana grow, a meth lab, or a pill-pressing operation, the government often seeks to add “environmental” or “endangerment” charges that can double a prison sentence. Simons Law Office provides the technical and legal expertise to dismantle these multifaceted prosecutions.
The Legal Framework: 21 U.S.C. § 841 & § 856
Manufacturing includes any production, preparation, or processing of a drug. Additionally, the “Crack House Statute” (21 U.S.C. § 856) targets anyone who maintains a property for the purpose of manufacturing drugs.
Strategic Defenses for Manufacturing
- The “Property Manager” Defense: If you owned a property but were unaware of a tenant’s illegal activities, you should not be held liable.
- Challenging Yield Estimates: The DEA often uses “theoretical yield” to guess how much of a drug could have been made. we use independent chemists to challenge these inflated numbers.
- Warrantless Surveillance: We challenge the use of thermal imaging, drones, or utility-record monitoring used by agents to “spy” on private property without a warrant.
The Stakes: Manufacturing 50g of Meth or 100 Marijuana plants triggers a 5-year mandatory minimum, while larger operations carry a 10-year minimum.
