Manufactura de metanfetaminas en presencia de menores y adultos vulnerables

Explicación Simple

Fabricar metanfetaminas es un delito grave, especialmente si hay niños o ancianos cerca. Si alguien es acusado, el estado debe demostrar que esto ocurrió, a menos que el acusado acepte su culpabilidad.

Es como cocinar en casa: si decides hacer algo peligroso, como usar un cuchillo afilado, y hay niños alrededor, te arriesgas a que te critiquen o incluso a que te prohíban cocinar en el futuro.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está fabricando metanfetaminas en su casa. Su sobrino de 10 años y su abuela de 70 están en la casa. Si lo atrapan, Juan podría enfrentar cargos más severos por tener a personas vulnerables en su entorno.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

ffense of manufacture of methamphetamine and that a minor resided on the property used for manufacturing the methamphetamine, or was present at a location where methamphetamine was being manufactured. (3) The defendant committed the offense of manufacture of methamphetamine and that a disabled or elder adult resided on the property used for manufacturing the methamphetamine, or was present at a location where methamphetamine was being manufactured. (4) The defendant committed the offense of manufacture of methamphetamine and that a minor and a disabled or elder adult resided on the property used for manufacturing the methamphetamine, or were present at a location where methamphetamine was being manufactured. One pleading is sufficient for all felonies that are tried at a single trial. (c) The State shall prove the issue or issues set out in subsection (b) of this section beyond a reasonable doubt during the same trial in which the defendant is tried for the offense of manufacture of methamphetamine unless the defendant pleads guilty or no contest to the issue. If the defendant pleads guilty or no contest to the offense of manufacture of methamphetamine but pleads not guilty to the issue or issues set out in subsection (b) of this section, then a jury shall be impaneled to determine the issue. (d) This section does not apply if the offense is packaging or repackaging methamphetamine, or labeling or relabeling the methamphetamine container. (2004-178, s. 8; 2013-124, s. 2.)