Virginia Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing

Virginia treats drug cultivation and manufacturing as a serious criminal offense. When someone is convicted of drug cultivation and manufacturing, that individual face harsh penalties including incarceration, steep fines, and probation and community service. If you or someone you love is ever accused of such serious offenses, your best option is to contact an experienced, competent, reliable defense attorney with an excellent track record of success in Virginia.

A person can be found guilty of drug cultivation if he or she grows or possesses organic materials, such as marijuana plants or seeds – with the intent to produce illegal materials. Drug manufacturing occurs when a person produces illegal substances, such as methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, or Ecstasy, with chemicals or lab equipment.

The police may charge someone with drug cultivation or manufacturing, even if no illegal substances were actually found. Possessing materials or chemicals used in the manufacture of illegal drugs could be enough for a drug manufacturing charge. Even having high-power lamps or marijuana seeds can result in a charge of drug cultivation. The difference between a conviction and an acquittal (or dismissal) is often in the legal representation a person chooses.

The penalties associated with a cultivation or manufacturing charge vary depending on the jurisdiction as well as the type and amount of the illegal substance on is alleged to have.

If convicted, a person can face at least one year in prison while way from their loved ones, hefty fines, and then community service and probation upon their release. If terms of probation are violated, a return to prison is almost certain.

There are other life-long repercussions if someone is found guilty of drug cultivation and manufacturing. Convicted felons are prohibited from voting and owning a firearm, and may be ineligible for education and government jobs. Some apartments will not even allow convicted felons to rent from them. Successfully applying for even a simple loan or credit card can even be difficult with a felony charge on your record.

The skilled, experienced attorneys at The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson have represented clients accused of drug cultivation and manufacturing in Virginia and have received favorable outcomes. We pledge to investigate your case to determine if the police followed the proper guidelines and upheld your Fourth Amendment right during the arrest. If we discover that your property was searched illegally, we will file a motion to suppress the evidence that was gathered and your case may be dismissed entirely.

To learn more about strategy that can be used in defending the charges against you – for free -- please contact The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson today.