Drug Charges

A committee of the Colorado House of Representatives recently passed a bill that is intended to increase the penalties for possession of the illegal drug fentanyl. The bill that was passed by the House Judiciary Committee contains a number of provisions that relate to...

Colorado, like other states, is tough on drug crimes. For possession and sale of controlled substances, the penalties can be harsh if one is convicted of these crimes. The severity of the charge and the penalties that could follow is primarily determined based on the...

Minor traffic stops, such as failing to signal turn or failing to obey a “Yield” sign, can quickly lead to more serious charges if the driver has been careless with handling illegal goods, such as drugs. The Utah Highway Patrol provided a striking example of this...

Everyone knows Colorado is a great place to live if you wish to have legal access to marijuana. Whether for medical use or recreational enjoyment, residents of Denver and all over the Centennial State may buy, smoke, transport, and even grow cannabis as long as they...

There are many different types of drugs and various reasons that people in Colorado take those drugs. Some are pain relievers, some are depressants, some increase energy or keep people awake. Others may be specifically for controlling the symptoms of an illness or to...

Drug charges can quickly threaten to derail your future. After all, a felony conviction of this sort can hit you with significant jail or prison time, financially ruinous fines, and a criminal record that may haunt you for years or even decades to come. As frightening...

Marijuana possession has not been considered a crime in Colorado as long as it involved two ounces or less of marijuana. However, possession larger amounts of the drug or illegally trafficking the drug remains illegal. This post will outline when marijuana possession...