Drug Cultivation
Drug cultivation is the act of growing plants with the intention to use or sell the plant for illegal drug consumption. The term usually refers to the marijuana plant, since marijuana accounts for the majority of drug cultivation crimes, but “drug cultivation” can also refer to growing other plants for drug use, such as coca or opium poppy plants.
If you have been arrested on suspicion of drug cultivation, you are facing serious criminal charges that carry severe penalties. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can help defend your case and protect your rights in a court of law. Contact Austin criminal defense attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950.
Penalties for Drug Cultivation
The penalties for drug cultivation vary depending on the size of the cultivation operation, the drug being cultivated, and whether there is evidence that you were involved in the distribution and sale of drugs through cultivation. For example, a small amount of marijuana plants for personal consumption will carry a less severe penalty than a large growth farm used in a drug operation.
In any drug cultivation case, you may face a combination of the following penalties if convicted:
- Prison sentence (up to 20 years)
- Large monetary fines
- Driver's license suspension
- Probation
- Community service
- Registration as a drug offender
- Enrollment in a drug treatment program
Be sure that you are prepared to defend against the charges you face. Consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to help ensure that your rights are protected.
How a Lawyer Can Help
In order to arrest someone for a drug crime and lawfully obtain evidence, the police must abide by certain investigation procedures. A criminal defense lawyer can examine all of the evidence brought against you and the method that was used to obtain it. He will look for any procedural violations made by law enforcement that could be used to fight the case against you.
If your rights have been violated through improper search and seizure, entrapment, or other means, your case may be dismissed by the court altogether. An experienced criminal defense lawyer will scrutinize all details of the case to look for ways to help your defense.
Contact Us
For assistance with your case, contact aggressive, experienced Austin criminal attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950.
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