Could a Denver Theft Arrest Lead to Drug Charges Too?
Feb 16
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Theft Crimes

Denver has recently seen a substantial increase in both auto thefts and methamphetamine possession – a 13% increase in stolen vehicles, and a 30% increase in meth possession arrests.

Drug addicts often steal or break into vehicles in order to trade the contraband for drugs. Local law enforcement is aware of this connection, and is attempting to crack down on both types of offenses.

However, the assumption that someone is committing auto theft to pay for drugs is just that [...]

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Possessing These Drugs in Colorado Nets You the Most Serious Penalties
Dec 7
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession

Possession of certain drugs results in tougher sentencing if you are caught with them. This is true in Colorado just like it is elsewhere across the United States.

Because of this, we thought it might be useful to break down how drugs are penalized so that you can learn which controlled substances are the “worst” to possess and work to avoid drug charges.

Categorizing Controlled Substances: The Colorado Drug Schedules

The state of Colorado has grouped drugs into “schedules,” or [...]

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What Penalties Come with Millions in Heroin and Meth in Colorado?
Oct 18
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

A recent drug bust in Colorado Springs uncovered a huge stash of heroin and methamphetamine worth millions. This bust will come with heavy penalties for the offenders.

In the recent sting operation, the Metro Vice Narcotics and Intelligence Unit seized almost 11 pounds of heroin, valued at $2.4 million on the streets. They also seized over 38 pounds of methamphetamine, which is valued at $6.3 million on the streets. A stash of firearms, two grams of cocaine and $24,000 in [...]

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Defenses You Can Use to Fight Colorado Drug Charges
Aug 10
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

If you are facing drug charges in Colorado, you have several options when putting together your defense. Which strategy to use will depend upon the facts of your specific situation – something a knowledgeable criminal lawyer will be able to help you with.

That being said, knowing the various potential defenses that may be able to help you can be valuable. Because of that, in this post we are going to cover a number of common defenses to drug charges [...]

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Innocent Blacks 12X More Likely to Be Convicted of Drug Crimes
Mar 29
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes

While the country’s attention has shifted in recent months from events like Black Lives Matter protests to major goings-on inside the White House and Congress, the fight to end oppression of black people is not over.

The road to equality is filled with roadblocks, especially ones that concern our criminal justice system. If you consider the evidence, it is very hard to deny the fact that black people are being treated unfairly by this system.

Still not convinced? Look at [...]

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