
St. Petersburg Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing Lawyers
Defending Against Charges of Cultivation & Manufacturing of Drugs in Florida
The cultivation and manufacturing of illegal drugs are serious criminal offenses in Florida. These charges are often accompanied by other charges such as possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking, or sale of drugs.
If you have been accused of either of these offenses, you need an experienced and aggressive St. Petersburg drug cultivation and manufacturing lawyer on your side. Attorney Thomas Kilfin has handled hundreds of criminal cases in his more than 20 years of experience as a former prosecutor.
Your defense starts here. Reach out to our drug cultivation and manufacturing Lawyers for a free consultation in St. Petersburg. Call us at (888) 258-8049 or connect online to discuss your case today!
Understanding Drug Crimes in Florida
What Is Drug Cultivation?
Cultivation of a controlled substance is an act of growing, producing, or manufacturing a controlled substance. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the case.
This crime can be charged even if the drugs were not actually on your property. For example, if the drugs were in the process of being grown in your house, you could still be charged with cultivation.
If you are convicted of drug cultivation, you could face harsh penalties such as probation, jail time, fines, or community service. You could also face a driver's license suspension.
What Is Drug Manufacturing?
Drug manufacturing is a more serious charge than drug cultivation. Drug manufacturing is the process of making a controlled substance.
In Florida, drug manufacturing can be charged even if the drugs were not made in Florida. For example, if you ordered drugs from a website in another state and had them delivered to your home, you could still be charged with drug manufacturing.
If you are convicted of drug manufacturing, you could face harsher penalties such as prison time, probation, fines, and community service. You could also face a driver's license suspension.
Potential Penalties for Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing in Florida
In Florida, penalties for drug cultivation and manufacturing vary significantly based on the type and quantity of the substance involved.
For example, for marijuana cultivation, possessing 20 grams or less is typically a misdemeanor, resulting in up to 1 year in jail and fines of up to $1,000. Cultivating more than 20 grams is a felony; for fewer than 25 plants, it’s a third-degree felony with penalties of up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $5,000. If you cultivate 25 plants or more, it escalates to a second-degree felony, leading to up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.
For drug manufacturing, the consequences are equally severe. Manufacturing a controlled substance, such as methamphetamine or synthetic drugs, is classified as a felony. If convicted, you could face a third-degree felony charge for smaller quantities, resulting in up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $5,000. However, manufacturing larger amounts or more dangerous drugs can elevate the charge to a first-degree felony, which carries up to 30 years in prison and fines exceeding $10,000.
The following aggravating factors can significantly increase the severity of penalties:

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