Sharing Prescriptions: Don’t Do It in CO
Jun 20
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Felonies | Prescription Drug Crimes

Many people in Colorado are given prescription medication to treat a variety of conditions. When you have a valid prescription for a medication, then that means you have the legal right to possess it in the state.

However, while you have the right to keep certain medications on your person as you go about your day, having a valid prescription doesn’t make it legal to share your medications with anyone else – even a friend or family member you’re simply [...]

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Most Common Drug Arrests in Colorado
Apr 22
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes

Colorado is known for a variety of things, chief among them the decriminalization of certain drug crimes over the last few years.

However, simply because marijuana is legal – and some crimes have been decriminalized with an emphasis on helping people to recover from drug addiction – doesn’t mean that drug arrests no longer happen in the state. In fact, there are a significant number of drug arrests in Colorado each year.

Here are some of the most common drug [...]

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CO Crimes Commonly Caused by Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Feb 24
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence | Drug Crimes | Murder | Sex Crimes

Colorado creates consequences for those who break the laws in the state. While they may not excuse crimes, they do understand that there are often reasons behind why people commit criminal acts.

Many studies have shown that there is a connection between committing certain crimes and the use of drugs or alcohol. Additionally, many people with a drug or alcohol abuse disorder tend to commit certain crimes. You could say that there are definitely some crimes that are caused by [...]

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What Are the Alternatives to Jail Time for CO Drug Crimes
Jan 20
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession

Being convicted in certain circumstances of drug possession in Colorado can result in serious penalties. However, Colorado is one state that has looked to change its approach to drug crimes over the last few years.

The state has made marijuana legal and has decriminalized the possession of certain quantities of narcotics. So, if you find yourself in court facing a drug charge, things may not look as bleak as they once may have been. In fact, the state has been [...]

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How Are Drugs Classified in CO and Why Does It Matter?
Dec 14
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes

Colorado is a state that has decriminalized certain substances in certain amounts, most famously marijuana way back in 2014. But even though decriminalization has occurred within certain limits, possession of most controlled substances is still a felony.

Colorado classifies controlled substances, including both prescription and illicit substances, into schedules. These schedules influence the way a drug crime is classified and how it is penalized, as well, so it’s a very important system to understand – especially if you’re facing drug [...]

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