Drug Charges

Abuse of heroin and prescription opiates is a pervasive public health problem across the United States. Individuals facing a court date for an addiction-related crime in Colorado may qualify for substance use treatment in lieu of jail time. Learn more about the scope of this issue in the state, and steps to take if you struggle with heroin...

Colorado courts typically consider drug possession for personal use a misdemeanor. Possession of large quantities of controlled substances or other evidence that indicates trafficking can result in felony charges.Understand the penalties for various levels of drug crimes before facing state charges for these offenses.Misdemeanor drug offensesHuffing, which Colorado law defines as abusing toxic vapors,...

Earlier this year, Colorado state lawmakers passed a bill defelonizing possession of most drugs for personal use. Under the new law, you could theoretically possess up to four grams of most drugs and only face a misdemeanor. This includes opioids such as carfentanil and fentanyl, which are so potent that a few milligrams or...

It may seem like someone who overdoses on heroine should get a criminal charge in Colorado. However, that is not how the law works. Obviously, this person has used drugs and has the drugs in his or her system, so why does law enforcement not immediately take them from the hospital and lock them...

Although recreational cannabis is legal in Colorado, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase marijuana products at a dispensary in the state. Like liquor stores, dispensaries contend with shoppers who attempt to get around these laws with a fake ID.Whether you are a Colorado resident or tourist, a fake ID conviction...

If you are facing drug charges, no matter what they are for, it’s important to understand what you can do to fight these charges. There’s no reason for you to give up, or try to represent yourself, when charged with drug possession, intent to distribute or any other drug crime in Colorado. So, how...

Facing drug charges in Colorado is scary, especially if this is your first time. You might not know what to do, where to turn or who to call. You need to take a deep breath and find a criminal defense attorney who will fight for your rights like they are defending a family member....

If you need to apply for medical marijuana in Colorado you will want to ensure that your application is complete upon submission the first time. If it is incomplete, you will wind up having the application denied, and you will need to resubmit. Joining the Colorado medical marijuana registry allows you to carry medicinal...

If you are ever arrested for a drug crime in Colorado, it’s important to understand the charge levied against you as well as the possible penalties associated with said crime. One of the most commonly charged drug crimes in Colorado is possession with intent to distribute. This is a serious crime that can wind...

If you’re getting drug tested and you’re worried that you may not pass it, you might start wondering how long the drugs are actually going to stay in your system. Are they going to show up on that test?There are many factors to consider here, such as your age, height, weight and metabolism. Naturally,...

Most residents know that it is now legal to possess marijuana in Colorado, but that does not mean the state has adopted a lenient approach to all drugs. One of the biggest mistakes we see people make in cases involving drug charges is assuming that the state will not aggressively pursue prosecution. There are...

With the criminal focus largely removed from marijuana, many residents do not take drug charges seriously. However, there are plenty of reasons to take a serious approach to all drug charges, even those involving marijuana. Just because a state within America has chosen to allow the use and possession of a substance does not...