Drug Manufacturing Defense Attorney: Your Shield Against Serious Charges
I’m James K. Champion, a drug manufacturing defense attorney in Grand Rapids. My practice at the Law Office of James K. Champion, PLLC, focuses on helping individuals facing drug manufacturing charges in Kent County and across Western Michigan.
With over 25 years of criminal defense experience at the state and federal level, I understand the gravity of drug charges and the feeling of hopelessness they can bring. These are serious allegations with legal and personal repercussions. As your legal protector, I am ready to protect your future and fight for your rights.
Types Of Drug Manufacturing Cases I Handle
I defend clients against serious allegations of:
- Cocaine production and processing
- Heroin manufacturing and refinement
- Designer drug production (Ecstasy/MDMA, LSD)
- Synthetic drug manufacturing (Bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids)
- Illegal pharmaceutical production
- Drug lab operation charges
My decades of being a drug manufacturing defense attorney allows me to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case that less experienced lawyers may not see. I won’t rest until I have championed your defense. That involves looking at every detail, no matter how small, that could potentially strengthen your defense.
Understanding Michigan Drug Manufacturing Penalties
Controlled substances are categorized into “schedules.” A schedule is a system used by the government to classify drugs based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical use. Depending on the schedule of the controlled substance involved, the penalties for manufacturing in Michigan are as follows:
- Schedule I substances (heroin, ecstasy): Manufacturing can result in up to 20 years imprisonment and fines up to $25,000
- Schedule II substances (cocaine, oxycodone): Penalties include up to 20 years imprisonment and fines up to $25,000
- Schedule III substances: Up to seven years imprisonment and fines up to $10,000
- Schedule IV substances: Up to four years imprisonment and fines up to $2,000
- Schedule V substances: Up to two years imprisonment and fines up to $2,000
Prosecutors aggressively pursue maximum penalties, even for first-time offenders. As your drug manufacturing defense attorney against these serious charges, I understand how to navigate Michigan’s complex drug laws and challenge every aspect of the prosecution’s case, from the initial investigation to the scientific evidence they plan to present at trial.
Contact A Drug Manufacturing Defense Attorney Today To Learn About Your Case
Concerned about drug charges against you or the legality of police searches and evidence collection? Remember, law enforcement typically needs a valid search warrant. Without one, evidence might be inadmissible in court. Given the severe consequences of any drug charge, from drug trafficking to pharmaceutical fraud, you need a dedicated defense attorney.
Contact me at 888-723-0075 or submit a form through this website for a free, confidential consultation. I can help you understand your rights and counter the prosecution’s case against you.