Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell Drug Manufacturing Defense Attorney

Florida Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer

Drug manufacturing refers to the creation of controlled substances using chemicals, heat and sometimes laboratory equipment. Methamphetamine (meth), LSD, cocaine and ecstasy are some of the illegal drugs which are manufactured in Florida. As with other drug charges, sentencing for drug manufacturing will depend upon the amount of drug found as well as the type. Possible sentences include:

• State prison sentence (ranging from 5 to 30 years in state prison)
• Fines
• Probation
• Drug rehabilitation / counseling
• Registration as a narcotics offender

Gainesville drug manufacturing attorney Robert G. Whittel is an experienced trial attorney who has what it takes to successfully defend drug charges. He and his staff have the resources to thoroughly investigate your charges and see what defense can be used on your behalf. Attorney Whittel also has the experience, both as a defense attorney and as a former criminal prosecutor, to create an innovative and effective plan of action for your defense.

At the Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, we take on cases throughout Florida from our offices in Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell. We also offer a free initial case evaluation to see how we may be able to help you.

Methamphetamine Labs in Florida

Methamphetamine labs (meth labs) are most often associated with drug manufacturing in Florida. Because methamphetamine and other controlled substances can sometimes be created using fairly easy to obtain chemicals and over-the-counter products, a wide variety of people may be able to create a meth lab in their house or apartment. These labs are dangerous and the chemicals unsteady and thus may result in fires and explosions. Therefore, the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and Florida law enforcement agencies crack down hard upon anyone suspected of running a meth lab in Florida.

In 2007, according to the DEA's website, there were 100 meth lab incidents throughout Florida. While this is a decline from recent years, the DEA and other agencies are working ever the more diligently on locating and shutting down as many labs as possible.

When overzealous police tactics or an illegal search and seizure lead to a drug manufacturing arrest, your defense lawyer can help to prove that your constitutional rights were violated and that certain evidence may be inadmissable in court. By consulting attorney Robert Whittel immediately, he can begin taking the necessary steps to defend your case.

Arrested for drug manufacturing in Ocala, Gainesville or Bushnell? Contact the Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, LLC today!