Most people have been prescribed drugs by their doctor at some point in their lifetime. Prescription drugs can be potent and addictive, necessitating prescriptions and regulation. Generally, prescription narcotics are lawful if legally obtained and used as prescribed. However, a prescription drug unlawfully obtained poses a risk of criminal charges. In Colorado, a possession drug charge for an illegal...
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, heroin use, trafficking, and overdoses are a genuine crisis in the United States today. Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants. Heroin is a highly addictive and dangerous substance. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heroin-involved overdose deaths were nearly seven...
Continue ReadingHave police charged you with a drug distribution offense? If so, you are likely wondering if and how you can beat a drug distribution charge. A conviction for drug dealing often leads to long prison sentences and other collateral consequences like deportation if you are not a citizen, enhanced penalties for future offenses, and forfeiting important rights like your...
Continue ReadingWere you recently caught with cocaine in Colorado? The quantity of cocaine and other factors will determine if you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense. Unfortunately, even a tiny amount of unlawful cocaine possession can land you in hot water in Colorado. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and the courts take cocaine very seriously. If you or someone you...
Continue ReadingDrug trafficking is a serious offense in Colorado. A conviction could lead to a long prison sentence and have other consequences that could ruin your life. You need an advocate, a lawyer who knows how to fight tough cases to help you get the best result possible. Do you know where to turn to in Colorado for help beating...
Continue ReadingIf you get arrested for drug charges, you may wonder, How long does it take for the police to file charges for a drug offense? This question breaks down into two separate questions: How much time do the police have after arresting a suspect to charge them or let them out of jail? How long after a crime do...
Continue ReadingAlmost any drug charge can lead to a variety of consequences for the accused. Still, the statute of limitations for drug charges prevents the state from charging you for violations that occurred in the distant past. The length of the limitation period on drug charges depends on the specific crime you were charged with. If you’re facing charges for...
Continue Reading“The Drugs Weren’t Mine” Defense Drug crime suspects often tell police officers, “Officer, those are not my drugs!” While that is a common defense people use upon their arrest, that does not mean it is a lie. It is possible to get arrested for possessing drugs that didn’t belong to you, and it is possible to get acquitted of...
Continue ReadingAvoid a DUI on St. Patrick’s Day St. Patricks’ Day is just around the corner, falling on Wednesday, March 17th of this year. But before you and your friends dress up in green-colored outfits and hit the bars for a night out, you must have a safety plan in place. This is because St. Patrick’s Day is not as lucky...
Continue ReadingOne of the biggest questions that arises when it comes to deciding whether or not to legalize marijuana is how doing so will affect crime rates. Some policymakers argue that society would see a dip in drug-related offenses if the substance is no longer prohibited, as illegal drug distribution and trafficking would cease. However, others assert that making marijuana legal would...
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