DRUG CRIMES

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Drug crimes in Colorado range all the way from a small petty offense, such as possession of drug paraphernalia, all the way up to a extremely serious drug felony, such as the unlawful distribution, manufacturing or dispensing of a schedule I drug. Knowing how to navigate the complexities of defending a drug crime at any level, especially issues like illegal searches and the implications of violating your Fourth Amendment rights; the differences between use and distribution, manufacturing, or dispensing; and of course, all of the issues surrounding addiction are key to properly defending drug charges.

Make sure you have an experienced defense attorney to help you with any drug charge you may have been accused of. Call now at (303) 552-1720, or click on the button below to set up a consultation appointment.

Drug Charges

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There are a great number of different drug related charges in Colorado, the severity of which will depend upon the specific controlled substance involved (Schedule I, II, III, or V), how much of that controlled substance is in use or possessed by the person charged when they are apprehended by law enforcement (weight of the drug), and whether or not the person is manufacturing or distributing the controlled substance.

Drug Charges:

  • Unlawful Use of Controlled Substance (C.R.S. 18-18-404)

  • Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing, or Sale of Controlled Substance (C.R.S. 18-18-405)

  • Offenses Relating to Marijuana and Marijuana Concentrate (C.R.S. 18-18-406)

  • Unlawful Use or Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids or Salvia Divinorum (C.R.S. 18-18-406.1)

  • Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing, Sale, Or Cultivation of Synthetic Cannabinoids or Salvia Divinorum (C.R.S. 18-18-406.2)

  • Medical Use of Marijuana by Persons Diagnosed with Debilitating Medical Conditions - Unlawful Acts (C.R.S. 18-18-406.3)

  • Unlawful Advertising of Marijuana (C.R.S. 18-18-406.4)

  • Unlawful Use of Marijuana in a Detention Facility (C.R.S. 18-18-406.5)

  • Extraction of Marijuana Concentrate (C.R.S. 18-18-406.6)

  • Unlawful Distribution or Purchase of Dextromethorphan (C.R.S. 18-18-409)

  • Abusing Toxic Vapors (C.R.S. 18-18-412)

  • Unlawful Possession of Materials Used to Make Methamphetamine (C.R.S. 18-18-412.5)

  • Imitation Controlled Substances (C.R.S. 18-18-422)

  • Counterfeit Controlled Substances (C.R.S. 18-18-423)

  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (C.R.S. 18-18-428)

If you have been charged with a drug crime, give the firm a call right now at (303) 552-1720, or click on the button below to schedule a consultation appointment.