The War on Drugs especially targets the sources of anything that elected officials have determined to be a dangerous product. That means those who manufacture, cultivate or produce controlled substances. If you’re accused of manufacturing drugs, you are a top target of the War on Drugs. You could face vigorous prosecution and harsh sentences.

Georgetown Drug Manufacturing Lawyer

If you’re accused of drug manufacturing a controlled substance or illegal drug, whether it is in a meth lab, a grow house or mixing chemicals, in Central Texas, Georgetown drug manufacturing lawyers Michael J. Price can fight for your rights. With decades of combined experience defending the accused, they can put their knowledge to work for you and seek to get your drug charges reduced or dismissed. Contact Price & Twine, PLLC today at (512) 354-1880.

If you’ve been arrested anywhere in Williamson County or Bell County for drug manufacturing, Price & Twine, PLLC can represent you, including in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, Killeen, Temple, Belton or Harker Heights.


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Drug Manufacturing Law in Texas

The Texas Controlled Substances Act defines manufacturing as the “production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing” of any of the substances the Texas Legislature has made into controlled substances. Marijuana is not technically considered a part of this definition, but it is also a criminal offense to grow or cultivate cannabis. The definition does include extracting natural ingredients to form a controlled substance or chemically synthesize a controlled substance. Manufacturing also includes packaging, repackaging, labeling or relabeling narcotics.

Drug manufacturing includes meth labs. Meth is produced with chemicals that give off heavy fumes and can be explosive, hence meth labs are often in isolated places. Bell County and Williamson County include many such areas.

As mentioned, marijuana is not technically included in the Texas Controlled Substances Act’s definition of drug manufacturing. However, being accused of cultivating marijuana or cannabis, whether in a growhouse, a hydroponic setup or in a potted plant, could carry heavy penalties.


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Penalties for Drug Manufacturing in Williamson County

Penalties for drug manufacturing depend on what drug you are accused of manufacturing and how much. If accused, your Georgetown drug defense lawyer can contest the evidence, reducing the amount the prosecutor can prove you possessed and therefore reducing the sentence.

Penalty Group 1: Opiates (morphine, codeine, heroin, opium, methadone, oxycodone), cocaine, crack cocaine, rohypnol, methamphetamine or meth, GHB, ketamine.

Amount (Grams)

Jail Time (Years)

Maximum Fine

Less than 1 180 days – 2 years $10,000
1 – 4 2 – 20 $10,000
4 – 200 5 – 99, or Life $10,000
200 – 400 10 – Life $100,000
More than 400 15 – Life $250,000

Penalty Group 1A: LSD.

Amount (Units)

Jail Time (Years)

Maximum Fine

Less than 20 180 days – 2 years $10,000
20 – 80 2 – 20 $10,000
80 – 4,000 5 – 99, or Life $10,000
More than 4,000 15 – Life $250,000

Penalty Group 2: MDMA (ecstasy), mescaline, THC products other than marijuana, PCP.

Amount (Grams)

Jail Time (Years)

Maximum Fine

Less than 1 180 days – 2 years $10,000
1 – 4 2 – 20 $10,000
4 – 400 5 – 99, Life $10,000
More than 400 10 – Life $100,000

Penalty Group 3: Alprazolam or Xanax, diazepam or Valium, other prescription drugs.

Amount (Grams)

Jail Time (Years)

Maximum Fine

Less than 28 180 days – 2 years $10,000
28 – 200 2 – 20 $10,000
200 – 400 5 – 99, Life $10,000
More than 400 10 – Life $100,000

Penalty Group 4: Prescription drugs containing non-narcotic active medical ingredients.

Amount (Grams)

Jail Time (Years)

Maximum Fine

Less than 28 180 days – 2 years $10,000
28 – 200 2 – 20 $10,000
200 – 400 5 – 99, Life $10,000
More than 400 10 – Life $100,000

Marijuana

Amount

Jail Time (Years)

Maximum Fine

2 oz or less Up to 180 days $2,000
2 – 4 oz Up to 1 $4,000
4 oz – 5 lbs 180 days – 2 $10,000
5 – 50 lbs 1 – 10 $10,000
50 – 2,000 lbs 2 – 20 $10,000
More than 2,000 lbs 5 – 99, or Life $50,000

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Price & Twine, PLLC | Round Rock Drug Manufacturing Lawyer

If you’ve been accused of drug manufacturing in Williamson or Bell County, Price & Twine, PLLC can fight for you. Don’t wait while the prosecution builds a case against you.

Call our Georgetown criminal defense attorney today at (512) 354-1880.