Tacoma Cocaine Manufacturing & Delivery Attorney

Drug manufacturing charges are some of the harshest and most consequential in the entire country. Every state handles drug manufacturing charges in its own way, and Washington treats these drug crimes very seriously.

If convicted, you could end up facing lifelong penalties and serious consequences. The consequences of a drug manufacturing conviction can be enough to derail your life. Drug crimes can be serious enough, but manufacturing cocaine is seen as a felony offense.

Our legal team at Tim Rusk Attorneys recognizes how difficult your impending legal case will be. We can provide you with the resources you need to challenge the felony charges you are facing and move forward with a quality defense. After all, a conviction involves more than just prison time.

A Tacoma cocaine manufacturing & delivery attorney from Tim Rusk Attorneys can help you. Contact us at 855-846-7875 to learn more and schedule a free consultation.

Cocaine Manufacturing Charges in Washington

There are many different elements involved in manufacturing cocaine. When you are charged with cocaine manufacturing, the prosecution will take all of these aspects into consideration as evidence of premeditation. Some of those elements include:

• An existing operation dedicated to the production, preparation, conversion, and processing of cocaine
• Possession of a significant amount of packaging materials, scales, or cash that may prove intent to deliver

If you are arrested for cocaine manufacturing in Tacoma, you will likely be facing Class B felony charges. Cocaine is considered a Schedule II controlled substance according to state and federal law. A Class B felony is a very serious offense that could result in up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. If you have a considerable amount of cocaine in your possession with a clear intent to distribute, you could face even harsher consequences.

Possible Defenses Against Cocaine Manufacturing Charges

As soon as you learn you are being charged with cocaine manufacturing, your very next move should be hiring an experienced drug manufacturing lawyer to help you develop a strong defense strategy. Without an effective defense, it is highly unlikely that you’ll succeed in your case. Depending on the situation, the prosecution may seek the maximum penalty possible. At Tim Rusk Attorneys, our experienced lawyers can help you with your defense strategy, which may include:

Challenging the Legality of the Search

In order to legally search your home or vehicle for evidence of cocaine manufacturing, the police must have a search warrant or probable cause. If the search that initially uncovered illegal activity was itself illegal, the evidence obtained during the search may be ruled inadmissible. If your lawyer can successfully argue that the search was illegal, it could result in a total dismissal of the charges against you.

Disputing Evidence

Our experienced defense lawyers know how the chain of custody works when it comes to evidence in a drug crime case. We can question the lab testing procedures for evidence seized, such as household items with alleged drug residue on them and the drugs themselves. If the chain of custody was ever violated at any point, that could be enough to have some evidence thrown out, which would likely help your case.

Lack of Intent/Knowledge

To secure a cocaine manufacturing conviction, the prosecution must prove intent to manufacture. More than that, they need to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, which can be easier said than done. One of the strongest arguments you may be able to make in your defense is that you never intended to participate in such activities, nor did you have any knowledge about them. Proving your involvement in the case may not be as easy as the prosecution may think.

Insufficient Evidence

A significant part of the prosecution’s job is proving an indisputable link between the cocaine manufacturing operation and you. If the evidence the prosecution has is not strong or definitive enough to directly link you to the crime, that may be enough to have the charges against you dismissed. Without a sufficient amount of evidence, the prosecution cannot prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Questioning the Reliability of Witnesses

The prosecution may be relying heavily on witnesses to the crime in question. However, if your lawyer is able to bring the reliability of these witnesses into question, that could be enough to cause serious damage to their case. We can help you find holes in their witnesses’ stories, question their motives, and more. Depending on what else the prosecution has, losing their witnesses’ reliability could help you considerably.

Entrapment

Entrapment can be a difficult defense to use without a considerable amount of evidence. However, if your lawyer can prove its validity, it can help your case. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement pushes you to commit a crime you otherwise would not have committed. You have the burden of proving entrapment, which states that the police created the crime in order to solve it.

Reach Out to a Cocaine Manufacturing Lawyer From Tim Rusk Attorneys Today

It can be overwhelming and confusing to face cocaine manufacturing charges on your own. Without a strong defense strategy and an experienced defense lawyer’s assistance, there’s very little you can do to defend yourself. The prosecution may be looking to make an example out of you and push for the maximum penalty possible for drug crimes. Our defense lawyers’ help here cannot be overstated. We can provide you with the right kind of legal help.

Our legal team at Tim Rusk Attorneys understands what’s at stake for you here. We can put together a strong, reliable defense that you can count on. A valued team member can help you move forward. Give us a call at (855) 846-7875 or contact Tim Rusk Attorneys through our online portal to discuss your case with a free consultation.

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