Facing drug crime charges in Colorado can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and afraid of what might come next. Whether it’s your first time dealing with the legal system or you’ve been in a similar situation before, the pressure can seem unrelenting. At times like these, you may wonder if there’s any way to get […]
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Facing a drug charge in Colorado is a serious situation. You may feel overwhelmed, confused, or scared about what comes next. Whether it is your first time dealing with the criminal justice system or you have been through something similar before, the feelings of uncertainty are very real. You are probably asking yourself what your […]
In 2020, there were 1,477 people who died of drug overdoses in Colorado, the highest number that’s ever been recorded in the state. These statistics, from the Colorado Health Department, shed light on a growing problem across the country of increasing overdose deaths. Lawmakers and those in the criminal justice system struggle to address this […]
Drug possession is one of the most common criminal charges in Colorado. However, many people charged with this crime, even when the drugs belonged to someone else, did not know the drugs were there. But can you actually be arrested for and convicted of drug possession if drugs were not yours? Understandably, most people who […]
Pardons Issued Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently issued an order to pardon over 2,500 people who have been convicted of low-level marijuana crimes, here meaning possession of one ounce or less. The authority for this action derives from House Bill 20-1424, which Polis signed in June of this year and which allows for pardons in […]
With the passage of Colorado Amendment 64 in 2012, a new era of marijuana tolerance swept the state. As of January 1st, 2014, dispensaries which had gained the proper licensing from the state opened and began marijuana sales to the public. The result has been a steadily-increasing industry, with weed sales, including edibles, medicinal marijuana, […]
The opioid epidemic has reached new heights in the US and the news is bleak. More people died in 2015 from heroin overdose than by guns. Across the country, 16 states showed marked increases in heroin and other opioid related deaths in 2015 alone. But while the issue affects everyone, there are states where the numbers of […]
I was speaking to a friend from out of state recently when I mentioned a Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana case that I recently handled. His initial response, like so many others, was “but I thought marijuana is legal in Colorado.” For anyone out there thinking the same thing, think of alcohol as a […]
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made no secret about his attitude towards marijuana, he is vehemently opposed. Since his appointment there have been numerous rumors swirling about potential threats to legal marijuana businesses and states in the nation. Sessions has been fond of reminding the public that marijuana is still federally illegal and believes that it has […]
A Client Success Story I recently received a message from a client that I represented many years ago. Although nearly a decade had passed since I represented Scott, I remembered him vividly. He had everything going for him: a good job, a supportive family, and a passion for life. The only problem was that he […]