220.75 Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the first degree.

A person is guilty of violating New York Penal Code 220.75 if they are guilty of unlawfully manufacturing methamphetamine in the first degree, after having been found guilty of unlawfully manufacturing methamphetamine in the second degree, after having been convicted within the previous five years of unlawfully manufacturing methamphetamine in the third degree.

The language of the law can sometimes appear confusing in its read, however, the law is always straightforward and easily translatable by those experts who study and practice law. If you have been charged with this Class B Felony, you should immediately contact a criminal defense attorney.

Sentencing Guidelines

A non-violent Class B Felony in New York carries a prison sentence of between one year and twenty-five years. If violence was involved and proven in a Class B Felony, the sentence can be anywhere from five to twenty-five years in prison. Along with prison sentencing, heavy fines can also be imposed.

Understanding the Crime

The act of manufacturing methamphetamine can be described as the posession, handling, preparation, synthesizing, packaging, and sale of the synthetic chemical. Class B Felony Crimes are some of the most severe crimes committed and can include such offenses as Second-Degree Murder, First Degree Rape, First Degree Arson, Second Degree Kidnapping and other felony charges.

Judicial Discretion and Sentencing