{"id":373087,"date":"2016-03-31T21:35:11","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/illinois-law\/illinois-drug-manufacturing-laws.html"},"modified":"2024-10-28T08:34:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T13:34:49","slug":"illinois-drug-manufacturing-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/illinois-law\/illinois-drug-manufacturing-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Drug Manufacturing Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Illinois Drug Manufacturing Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/christie-nicholson-j-d\/\">Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            October 28, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Every state has laws against illegal drug manufacturing, including Illinois. The penalties for these crimes are much harsher than they are for mere drug possession. If law enforcement catches you operating a methamphetamine lab or other manufacturing enterprise, they\u2019ll arrest you. You\u2019ll face felony charges.<\/p>\r\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter what type of drug you\u2019re manufacturing. Lawmakers in Illinois target these operations to keep their citizens and communities safe. You should familiarize yourself with these laws if you\u2019re facing drug manufacturing charges. You should also consider talking to an <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/criminal-law\/illinois\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experienced drug crimes lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here, we\u2019ll explain Illinois drug manufacturing laws, including the penalties for these offenses. Read on to learn more about drug laws in Illinois.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Overview of Illinois Drug Manufacturing Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The primary law governing drug crimes in the State of Illinois is the <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/il\/chapter-720-criminal-offenses\/il-st-sect-720-570-102\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illinois Controlled Substances Act<\/a>. This act criminalizes the possession, manufacture, and delivery of certain controlled substances, counterfeit substances, and analogs of controlled substances.<\/p>\r\n<p>Some of the controlled substances the law targets include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Heroin\/fentanyl<\/li>\r\n<li>Cocaine<\/li>\r\n<li>Methamphetamines<\/li>\r\n<li>LSD<\/li>\r\n<li>Cannabis\/marijuana<\/li>\r\n<li>Ecstasy (MDMA)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The Act focuses on targeting the possession, sale, and manufacture of Schedule I, Schedule II, and Schedule III drugs. There are severe penalties for violations of this law, including prison and hefty fines. Persons guilty of the manufacture, delivery, possession, or possession with intent to deliver more than one type of prohibited illegal substance may be subject to multiple convictions and sentences.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Drug Manufacturing Definition<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>According to Illinois law, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ilga.gov\/legislation\/ilcs\/fulltext.asp?DocName=072005700K401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manufacture of a controlled substance<\/a> entails:<\/p>\r\n<p><i>&quot;The production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing of a controlled substance other than methamphetamine, either directly or indirectly, by extraction from substances of natural origin, or independently using chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis, and includes any packaging or repackaging of the substance or labeling of its container.&quot;<\/i><\/p>\r\n<p>When the police arrest someone for the possession of a controlled substance, they will look to see how much of the drug they have. If it is above a specific amount, the defendant will face charges for delivery of a controlled substance. If the police then learn that the defendant manufactured the drugs as well, they\u2019ll face additional charges.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Illinois Drug Manufacturing Laws in Brief<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>We have highlighted specific details about drug manufacturing laws in Illinois in the following table. You may also face <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/drug-manufacturing-and-cultivation.html\">federal drug manufacturing charges<\/a>, depending on the particular facts of your case.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Illinois Drug Manufacturing Code Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p><b>Illinois Revised Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilga.gov\/legislation\/ilcs\/documents\/072005700K402.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illinois Controlled Substances Act<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/il\/chapter-720-criminal-offenses\/il-st-sect-720-570-401.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Article IV, Section 401-413<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Sentences and Penalties for Illegal Drug Manufacturing Under Illinois State Law<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>Illinois classifies controlled substance offenses according to the type and amount (by weight) of the substance in the defendant\u2019s possession at the time of their arrest. The criminal penalties vary according to the seriousness of the defendant\u2019s crime.<\/p>\r\n<p>The State of Illinois classifies all controlled substance manufacture-related offenses as <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/il\/chapter-730-corrections\/il-st-sect-730-5-5-4-5-45\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class 4 felony offenses<\/a>, punishable by a sentence of:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>One to three years in prison<\/li>\r\n<li>Periodic imprisonment of up to 18 months<\/li>\r\n<li>Conditional discharge or probation)for up to 30 months<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/24thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov\/drug-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drug court<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The court may also impose a fine of up to $25,000 (or the street value of the drugs) for each offense.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Possible Defenses Against Drug Manufacturing Charges <\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><ul>\r\n<li>Personal use<\/li>\r\n<li>Actual innocence<\/li>\r\n<li>Illegal search and seizure (lack of search warrant, etc.)<\/li>\r\n<li>Manufacture for professional purposes<\/li>\r\n<li>Insanity<\/li>\r\n<li>Duress or compulsion<\/li>\r\n<li>Entrapment<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><i><b>Disclaimer:<\/b> Illinois state laws are subject to change through new legislation, higher court rulings, ballot initiatives, and other means. Consult an <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drug-crime\/illinois\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Illinois criminal defense attorney<\/i><\/a><i> or conduct legal research to verify current Illinois state laws.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Facing Drug Manufacturing Charges in Illinois? Speak With an Attorney<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Drug manufacturing trials aren\u2019t like what you see on television or in the movies. Very few cases involving drug charges make it to trial. Your Illinois criminal defense lawyer will try to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the charges. If that&#8217;s not possible, they&#8217;ll work on negotiating a favorable plea deal.<\/p>\r\n<p>Given the seriousness of these criminal charges and the penalties resulting from a conviction, you need skilled assistance in your corner. Whether you live in Chicago or Wheaton, there are experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/drug-crime\/illinois\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drug crime defense attorneys<\/a> in your area.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Illinois Drug Manufacturing Laws: Related Resources<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/controlled-substances-act-csa-overview.html\">The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/illinois-law\/illinois-drug-possession-laws.html\">Illinois Drug Possession Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/illinois-law\/illinois-drug-distribution-laws.html\">Illinois Drug Distribution Laws<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illinois Codes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/illinois-law.html\">Illinois Law<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a 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