Drug Cultivation and Manufacturing
In South Carolina, if you are growing marijuana you can be charged with drug cultivation. This charge is a felony, and carries serious penalties, including mandatory minimum sentences for some offenses. If you are charged with drug cultivation you need the advice of an experienced lawyer to defend yourself. If convicted, you could be facing the following penalties:
Cultivation of fewer than 100 plants
- $5,000 fine
- Up to 5 years in jail
Cultivation of between 100 to 1,000 plants
- $25,000 fine
- Mandatory minimum 25 years in jail
Cultivation of between 1,000 to 10,000 plants
- $50,000 fine
- Mandatory minimum 25 years in jail
Cultivation of greater than 10,000 plants
- $200,000 fine
- Mandatory minimum 25 years in jail
Because South Carolina has mandatory minimum sentencing for most Drug Cultivation charges, if you are charged with Drug Cultivation in South Carolina, you need an experienced lawyer to defend you. Bernstein & Bernstein has the experience you need to protect and defend yourself from these felony charges. Contact us today for your personalized consultation.