Category Archives: Drug Crimes

NFL Quarterback Chris Simms Facing NY Marijuana Trial

On behalf of Hebets & McCallin, posted in Drug Crimes The trial of former Denver Broncos quarterback Chris Simms, currently the backup quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, for driving while high on marijuana begins in New York today. Simms, the son … Continue reading

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2nd Marijuana Arrest Leads to Dismissal From Football Team

On behalf of Hebets & McCallin, posted in Drug Crimes The Florida Gators have dismissed star cornerback Janoris Jenkins from the football team after a second marijuana arrest this year. The 22 year old Jenkins was recently arrested and charged … Continue reading

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Colorado Lawmaker In D.C. to Discuss Medical Marijuana

On behalf of Hebets & McCallin, posted in Drug Crimes With the recent defeat of California’s Prop 19, it seems Colorado has moved to the forefront of the medical marijuana debate. A recent conference of the National Cannabis Industry Association … Continue reading

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Fort Collins to determine fate of medical marijuana dispensaries

on behalf of Hebets & McCallin, posted in Drug Crimes The Fort Collins City Council is considering a proposal to “grandfather” in medical marijuana dispensaries, called “centers,” to avoid new zoning guidelines that took effect last year. According to the … Continue reading

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BILL SETTING LIMITS ON MARIJUANA AND DRIVING IS INTRODUCED

by Russell Hebets, posted in Drug Crimes Colorado Representatives Claire Levy and Mark Waller have just introduced a bill which would set a legal limit on the amount of THC that is permissible in a person’s blood while driving.  HB … Continue reading

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Colorado Medical Marijuana Turning Up In Neighboring States

On behalf of Hebets & McCallin, posted in Drug Crimes Drug defense lawyers in Colorado could see an increase in drug cases originating in other states that involve medical marijuana. According to authorities, there is a surplus of medical marijuana … Continue reading

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Marijuana debate continues in Colorado

on behalf of Hebets & McCallin, posted in Drug Crimes In Colorado, marijuana remains legal for certain medical conditions, but a new law signed in June by Governor Bill Ritter allows for cities and counties to ban the operation of … Continue reading

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Medical marijuana card holders can’t buy new guns

On behalf of Hebets & McCallin, posted in Drug Crimes Colorado gun shop owners are seeing an increase in calls questioning whether medical marijuana users, complying with state law, are able to purchase new firearms. The response from gun store … Continue reading

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IT’S NOT “JUST A LITTLE POT”: No Financial Aid for College Students with Drug Convictions

Written by Mike Mauro on behalf of Hebets & McCallin Raise your hand if you’ve ever experimented with an illegal drug.  A substantial number of us have—36% of Americans over age 12, according to a 1998 study by the Substance … Continue reading

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THE UNWINNABLE WAR ON DRUGS

blog by Russell Hebets, posted in Drug Crimes It has been approximately 40 years since President Nixon decided that our country should wage a war against drugs.  Since that time we as a country have spent hundreds of billions of … Continue reading

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