Drug Distribution & Manufacturing 

Utah defense attorney for all drug crimes

Drug manufacturing and distribution are treated very seriously in Utah, and even the lowest level charges can require you to spend a considerable amount of time behind bars. The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III represents clients charged with these crimes in state and federal court, and has the knowledge and ability to get you the best possible results for your case.

Serious crimes. Dedicated defense.

Utah’s drug laws are among the toughest in the nation. If you are arrested for possession with intent to distribute, you will be charged with a third-degree felony just for your first offense. This can result in spending up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines. For drug manufacturing charges, any production of a controlled substance results in a third-degree felony charge for first offenders. This encompasses all forms of production, from growing a marijuana plant in your backyard to operating a methamphetamine lab. Moreover, if the prosecution feels that you are involved in a criminal enterprise to distribute, you could face first-degree felony charges, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.

These charges can completely destroy your future, especially for juveniles. Most underage drug deals take place in and around school zones. Unfortunately, selling drugs within 1000 feet of a school zone is a first-degree felony in Utah, and your child can be sentenced to life in prison.

Know your rights and fight your charges

People are often charged with possession with intent to distribute because of how drugs are packaged. If the prosecution believes that drugs were packaged for “delivery,” it will add this charge regardless of whether the drugs were for personal use. This also gives prosecutors more bargaining power when negotiating a plea agreement.

Ogden criminal attorney Harold Stone has extensive experience in conducting plea bargain negotiations, and works with prosecutors to secure the best possible deal for you. However, deciding whether to plead guilty is your choice. If you decide to go to trial, Mr. Stone is a seasoned trial attorney with a successful record of getting charges reduced, dropped and dismissed for clients in state and federal court.

Get the protection you need. Get the results you deserve.

Call the Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III today at 1-801-913-7055, or contact the firm online to schedule your initial consultation.