Cultivation & Manufacturing

Charged with Cultivating or Manufacturing Drugs in Tampa?

Under Florida law, drug cultivation and manufacturing can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges. At Thomas & Paulk, P.A., our Tampa drug crime attorneys can provide the representation you need to stand up against even the toughest charges. We dedicate our full energy to treating every client as a top priority, regardless of the charges they are facing. We have an insider's perspective, marked by years of experience spanning 7,000+ cases.

Types of Florida Drug Manufacturing Charges

The manufacturing of drugs is closely tied with drug cultivation and can lead to similar charges. Sentencing will be determined by the type of drug and how often you have been convicted. For example, charges for marijuana cultivation can vary, but they are usually a third-degree felony.

Penalties for cultivating or possessing marijuana in Florida include:

• 25 to 1,999 pounds or 300+ plants: 3 years in prison and a $25,000 fine
• 2,000 or 9,999 pounds or 2,000+ plants: 7 years in prison and a $50,000 fine
• 10,000+ pounds or 10,000+ plants: 15 years in prison and a $200,000 fine

When combined, these charges can easily result in a first-degree felony. If you have been charged with a manufacturing offense, an experienced attorney can provide the representation needed to protect your rights and seek a favorable outcome. Our firm offers the aggressive legal help you need.

Other drug manufacturing charges include:

• Trafficking charges
• Possessing or renting a drug property
• Sale or manufacturing within 1,000 feet of protected areas
• Possession with intent to manufacture or sell
• Delivery of a drug (without pay)

Drug Cultivation Defense in Tampa, Florida

When you are charged with cultivation of drugs, such as the cultivation of marijuana, you are at risk for a third-degree felony. Under this charge alone, you could face thousands of dollars in fines and up to five years in prison. Increased charges and penalties will follow an offense within 1,000 feet of a school or similar facilities. Fortunately, specific opportunities may allow you to combat your charges.

For example, any unlawful search and seizure can constitute a violation of your rights:

• Searching your property without a warrant
• Obtaining evidence without reasonable cause
• Searches performed without legitimate consent

If an officer has violated your rights, the evidence obtained through such a search will be useless in court. As a result, it will be easier to fight your charges and seek a favorable result. With a seasoned drug crime defense lawyer in Tampa, you may be able to dismiss or reduce the toughest charges.

Call Our Tampa Drug Cultivation Defense Lawyers: (813) 321-7323

At Thomas & Paulk, P.A., we will begin every case with a free consultation. From listening to the details of your situation to helping you determine a proper course of action, we can provide legal counsel from the very outset of your case. If you decide to continue working with us, we will devote our total effort to helping you receive the best outcome possible. We have helped thousands of clients obtain beneficial results. 

Contact our firm to schedule your free consultation!