Drug Charges

Addiction and drug crimes often go hand in hand. The disease of addiction can be incredibly hard to break without professional medical assistance. Treatment, some argue, can solve a lot of the drug crime issues in the United States more effectively than other methods of punishment. If someone has to pay a fine or...

Elderly individuals often take prescription medications. In many cases, they are also on a fixed income. They may be retired, living off of savings, Social Security and the like. Some reports have indicated that this combination can make it more likely that they will sell their medications illegally. It is a way to make...

If you were to list your favorite things about Colorado, many of its recreational amenities might come to mind. If you happen to be an avid skier, then the state’s expansive slopes may be at the top of your favorite things list. Perhaps you enjoy living in Colorado because of laws that allow you...

In Colorado and elsewhere, drug crimes can result in serious consequences. The potential punishments for those involving cocaine, in particular, can be extremely substantial. If you are facing cocaine-related drug charges, you do have the right to employ a criminal defense team to help you fight your case in court. Compared to other states,...

Can you mail cannabis through the U.S. Postal Service? What is the real risk of sending it via the mail? With some states beginning to legalize the plant, this could become a concern for many in the future, as you could be accused of drug trafficking. If that happens, you and your attorney should...

When a state starts to look at drug charges as a whole, sometimes it finds that criminalizing drug abuse isn’t the answer. That’s what has happened in Colorado, where a law was put into place to reduce the penalties faced by those who were caught and charged with drug crimes. If you face drug...

In Colorado, marijuana has been made legal to use and sell in certain circumstances, but that doesn’t mean that other drug abuse is overlooked. In fact, cocaine laws in the state are still strict, because the use of cocaine is still a serious problem. Compared to the rest of the United States, Colorado’s cocaine...

Heroin is a serious drug that is illegal throughout the United States. The drug is illegal in both state and federal laws, so if you’re caught with it, you need to have a strong defense for your actions. Possessing heroin is a Class 3 felony the first time you’re caught. If you’re caught with...

Can you still get in trouble for using marijuana in Colorado, even though it’s legal in the state? The facts indicate that you can, but you have a right to speak with your attorney and defend yourself if you’re accused of drug charges.There is still the potential to get in trouble with the law...

With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, you may think it’s not possible to be charged for having the drug. That’s not entirely true, though, and some people can still face drug charges for using or possessing the drug. If you’re accused of giving the drug to a child or carrying more than you’re...

If you’ve taken a drug called OxyContin, generically known as oxycodone hydrochloride, then you’re aware that it’s a powerful pain reliever. What you may not know is that because it is a prescription medication and painkiller, it’s illegal to give the drug to anyone it hasn’t been prescribed to. As a narcotic, the drug...

If you’re an individual who has been caught with drugs or guns in your home, then you know you’re in a position where you could face multiple charges. If a child is in your home, you could be accused of abuse or other things that may never have taken place. It’s your responsibility to...