Have You Been Arrested on a Rhode Island Criminal Narcotics Manufacturing Charge?
Life imprisonment is a strong possibility. However, it’s also possible to reduce or dismiss charges with the help of a skilled lawyer, such as John R. Grasso – one of the best legal minds in the State of Rhode Island.
If you’ve been arrested for Narcotics Manufacturing, contact the Island law offices as soon as possible.
Definition of Narcotics Manufacturing:
As the name suggests, Rhode Island Code Chapter 21-28 defines Narcotics Manufacturing as producing a narcotics, whether chemically, or through cultivation of certain plants such as cocoa leaves.
Narcotics are differentiated from other forms of illegal substances, due to their chemical composition, and their effects on the body’s natural functions. A narcotic, under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, could include opium, opiates, poppy straw, cocoa leaves, Ecgonine, cocaine, or a combination of two or more.
Law enforcement will sometimes partner with Federal agencies to uncover such crimes. However, if an illegal search and seizure took place, this can be used as a defense in court. Other legal defenses include that the individual in question simply possessed a narcotic for personal use, rather than cultivating or manufacturing the substance for sale and redistribution.
John R. Grasso offers first time consultations at no cost . As a former police investigator, he will examine the details of the case to come up with the best possible defense.
What Are the Consequences of Rhode Island Narcotics Manufacturing Charges?
Narcotics Manufacturing (less than 1 kilogram) is punishable by:
- Up to $100,000 in fines and/or
- Up to 30 years in prison
Narcotics Manufacturing (1-5 kilograms) is punishable by:
- Up to $500,000 in fines and/or
- 10-50 years in prison
Narcotics Manufacturing (more than 5 kilograms) is punishable by:
- Up to $10,000 in fines and/or
- 20 years to life in prison
Penalties are largely dependent on the amount of narcotics that is being manufactured. However other factors that the court will weigh include whether these were imported, if any minors were involved, whether the manufacturing took place near a school, and more.
Contact an Aggressive Narcotics Manufacturing Defense Attorney in Rhode Island
John R. Grasso will also weigh the best options for defense. He will conduct the investigation to uncover the hidden details that could help shed new light on the case.
Mr. Grasso has successfully defended numerous individuals who have been held in contempt of the law, from simple battery, to Federal crimes such as drug charges, fraud, and others.
Ask about our free consultations. Contact the Rhode Island Law Offices of John R. Grasso now.