Cultivation & Manufacturing

Charged with Cultivating or Manufacturing Drugs in Tampa?

Under Florida law, drug cultivation and manufacturing can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges, with penalties ranging from several months in jail to years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines, and more. At The Law Offices of Jeff Paulk, our Tampa drug manufacturing attorney can provide the representation you need to stand up against even the toughest of charges. As a former prosecutor with more than 20 years of legal experience, Attorney Jeff Paulk is prepared to aggressively defend your rights and your future.

Call us today at (813) 321-7323 or contact us online for a free consultation.

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 drug offense involving manufacturing or cultivating, an experienced attorney at our firm can provide the representation you need to protect your rights. In addition to handling drug manufacturing charges in Tampa, our firm assists clients with a wide range of drug crimes and related offenses.

Other related charges may include:

• Drug trafficking
• 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. This might include:

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

If an officer has violated your rights, we can request to have the evidence suppressed, making it inadmissible in court. Jeff Paulk is an experienced defense attorney with a background in prosecution. He often works to get clients’ charges reduced or dismissed, but when this is not possible, he, along with our entire team, can fight hard for an acquittal.

Call Our Tampa Drug Cultivation Defense Lawyer Now

At The Law Offices of Jeff Paulk, we 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 are here to provide personalized legal counsel from the very outset of your case. As your legal team, we will devote all of our efforts to helping you receive the best outcome possible. We have handled thousands of criminal cases, including hundreds of trials. Let our firm fight for you.

Contact our firm to schedule your free consultation with a drug cultivation and manufacturing attorney in Tampa.