NY Penal Law § 220.74: Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the second degree

| by Max Soni

Last Updated on: 5th August 2023, 03:47 pm

Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine: A Heinous Crime

Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine is a heinous crime that poses severe risks to the community. It involves producing a highly addictive and illegal drug that can cause significant harm to those who consume it. The production process itself can also result in toxic explosions if the necessary materials are mishandled.

Attorney Todd Spodek and the Spodek Law Group understand how serious these charges are, and they have extensive experience handling cases related to NY Penal Law § 220.74.

Criteria for Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine

According to NY Penal Law § 220.74, you could face a charge of second-degree unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine if:

– You were convicted of a methamphetamine-related offense in the past five years or
– You committed the crime in the presence of a minor child who is under the age of 16, and you are at least five years older than them.

On the other hand, you may be charged with unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in third degree under NY Penal Code § 220.73 if you possess:

– Two or more articles lab equipment along with two or more meth precursors, chemical reagents, or solvents.
– One article equipment plus three or more meth precursors, chemical reagents, or solvents.
– A mixture containing one meth precursor mixed with either solvent/reagent.
– Two known chemicals used for making Meth mixed with solvent.

Although less severe than second-degree charges but still considered as serious offenses by law enforcement agencies.

An Example Scenario

Consider this scenario where police searched a house suspecting that someone was operating an illegal drug lab on-premises. During their search operation they found acetone, pseudoephedrine red phosphorus sodium hydroxide along with several laboratory equipment commonly used for manufacturing drugs like Methamphetamines; even though no children were present in the house, and no evidence suggested that any children resided there, the owner of the house could still face prosecution for unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in third degree. In such cases, seeking guidance from experienced attorneys like Attorney Todd Spodek and his team is essential.

Related Offenses

The following are some related offenses:

РCriminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing material in first degree: NY Penal Law § 220.71
РCriminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing material in third degree: NY Penal Law § 220.70
РCriminal possession of precursors to Methamphetamines: NY Penal Code § 220.72
РUnlawful manufacture of Methamphetamines in first-degree: NY Penal Code § 220.75
РUnlawful manufacture of Methamphetamines in third-degree: NY Penal Code § 220.73

Possible Defenses

If you are charged with second-degree unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine, you may have a defense strategy based on the legality of the search that led to your arrest.

As per law enforcement agencies’ guidelines, police must demonstrate probable cause to search your premises; if it is determined that their search was illegal or without proper justification then anything found during this process would be considered as invalid evidence by court proceedings which can lead towards dismissal or reduction charges against accused individuals.

Penalties

Conviction for second-degree unlawful manufacture carries significant penalties including possible imprisonment up to twenty-five years along with fines up to $30K depending upon prior convictions history while minimum sentence imposed by judges ranges between five or ten years depending upon previous criminal records.

Expert Legal Counsel Is Essential

If you’re facing charges related to either second or third-degree unlawful manufacturing then seeking expert legal counsel becomes crucially important because these crimes carry severe consequences under New York State laws & regulations governing drug-related offenses.

Attorney Todd Spodek and his team have extensive experience handling cases related to NY Penal Law § 220.74 and § 220.73, which makes them ideal choices for anyone facing these charges.

Using Tables To Outline Criteria For Unlawful Manufacture Of Methamphetamine

Tables can be used to outline the criteria for unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in a more easily digestible format that emphasizes the severity of these offenses.

The following HTML code can be used to create a table with border thickness:

Criteria	Number of Articles of Lab Equipment	Number of Meth Precursors, Chemical Reagents, or Solvents
Two or more articles lab equipment along with two or more meth precursors, chemical reagents, or solvents.	2+	2+
One article equipment plus three or more meth precursors, chemical reagents, or solvents.	1 Meth precursor mixed with either solvent/reagent. Two known chemicals used for making Meth mixed with solvent.	3+ N/A N/A

Conclusion

Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine is a serious offense that poses significant risks to society. If you’re facing charges under NY Penal Law ¬ß 220.74/¬ß 220.73 then seeking guidance from experienced attorneys like Attorney Todd Spodek and his team becomes crucially important. With their expertise in the law, they can help you navigate the legal system and develop a defense strategy tailored to your specific case. Don’t face these charges alone; contact Attorney Todd Spodek and his team today for expert legal counsel!