If you have been arrested for a drug crime in California, it is important that you understand the charges you are facing and how to handle them. Keep reading to get answers to three of the most common questions that are asked when a person is arrested for illegal drug manufacturing in a meth lab. Then contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 to request a free legal consultation.
- Can a Person Be Convicted for Manufacturing Meth Even if They Did Not Complete a Finished Product?
- Can a Person Be Convicted for Manufacturing Meth if They Did Not Know That Was the Substance They Were Manufacturing?
- Can a Person Be Convicted of Manufacturing Meth if They Provide Space but Do Not Receive Payment?
Yes. The purpose of the law is to prevent people from illegally manufacturing drugs. No matter what stage of the process a person is caught in, they can be found guilty of manufacturing drugs. A person could be arrested and convicted just for preparing legal chemical substances if the prosecutor could prove that the defendant knew that they were going to be used to produce meth.
Yes. Even if a person cannot identify what the substance they were creating was, if they knew that it was a controlled substance and that what they were doing was illegal, then they can be convicted. The prosecutor does not need to prove that a person knows what the chemicals were or what was being produced, as long as they can prove that the defendant knew that what was being produced was illegal.
Yes. It does not matter if you were paid or not, if you made space available for the manufacturing, storage, or distribution of controlled substances, you can be charged. Again, the law exists to prevent people from allowing their homes, properties, and structures to be used as drug labs. The prosecution does not care if you were paid or not.
Call Today if You Have Been Charged with Crimes Related to a Meth Lab and/or Drug Manufacturing
Whether you are innocent or guilty, you do not want to face these charges without an attorney. You can contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 now to request a free legal consultation. We will go over the basics and better understand your case. We can then offer legal advice and assistance in helping you find the best possible outcome for your charges.