I'm not a Maryland lawyer, but I don't think it's likely that this would be considered only a misdemeanor anywhere.  It may depend on what was being manufactured, and how much, but I'd say that that a charge like this was more or less serious trouble, and certainly a felony.You need a qualified attorney to defend you, if you are facing these charges.  One place to find a lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com