Drug Charges

Living in Colorado, you’re in a position where charges for the use of marijuana aren’t really possible any longer, unless you break the law while you’re intoxicated. Colorado is a leader in drug reform policy, allowing you to receive lesser penalties for drug use and to benefit from an established and comprehensive medical marijuana...

A man from Texas came to Colorado and purchased marijuana. Police are now saying that his intent was to take it back to Texas, where it is not legal, after making the legal purchase out of state. He’s been arrested on these charges while still in Colorado. The whole thing came about in a...

Colorado has some of the most ground-breaking marijuana laws in the United States. It is legal to buy, sell, possess and grow marijuana. However, there are still a few things you need to know about this process, or you could run into drug charges. Don’t just assume that the laws now mean you are...

A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody by authorities in southeastern Colorado Springs. Police have charged the man with drug crimes, in addition to motor vehicle theft. Allegedly, he tried to flee arrest before officers eventually tracked and apprehended him. The arrest occurred while an officer was on his way to a different...

Getting accused of drug possession is frightening. You can be ostracized by your family and friends and you could even lose your job and become unemployed. Having a good attorney in your corner can make a huge difference in the outcome of these charges. Some of the defenses that an experienced lawyer will use...

If you or your loved one has been arrested on drug charges — regardless what kind of drug was involved — you probably have a lot of questions. Most people want to know, for example, whether or not they could be convicted for the alleged crime and what kinds of punishments they will face...

Although recreational marijuana is legal in the state of Colorado, there still exists a lot of confusion about its legal status. Voters in Colorado made the recreational use of pot legal in November 2012, but there are still specific limitations on its use. The first facilities to sell recreational marijuana were opened in January...

With the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana, drug laws are changing to make things easier on Colorado residents, but there is still a wide variety of substances that are illegal. Indeed, individuals can still get in trouble with marijuana in certain contexts. For example, if the individual is on parole for a previous...

Many people in Colorado become addicted to their prescription drugs over time. When the addiction becomes overwhelming and people feel the need to take more medication than prescribed by their physician, they often run out of their prescription amounts much earlier than they would have if they had taken them as prescribed. Desperation to...

An ongoing investigation resulting in five search warrants led to the detainment of five Colorado men on Sept. 26. The search and seizure following the investigation into methamphetamine distribution throughout Larimer County was headed by the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force. This multi-jurisdictional task force consists of law enforcement personnel from Fort Collins Police...

Criminal proceedings can vary depending on the allegations that an individual has been charged with. Therefore, it is important for individuals to understand what processes they may have to go through if they have been charged with alleged criminal activity. If a person has been charged with possession of meth, he or she may...

Being prepared when faced with a legal situation could significantly help an individual handle their state of affairs. They may first wish to fully understand the implications of the allegations they have been faced with and what the proceedings for those charges could be like. If an individual is arrested on a drug charge,...