What You Need to Know About CO Prescription Fraud
Nov 10
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Fraud | Prescription Drug Crimes

Prescription drugs are very helpful for people suffering from chronic health issues or pain. Unfortunately, these medications can also be used by some for recreation, leading to addiction and abuse.

The opioid epidemic in this country rages on and on – and with it, prescription drug fraud. Prescription drug fraud is a serious drug charge that can lead to severe consequences. Read on to understand what it is and what penalties can be faced in Colorado if you are convicted [...]

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Can Social Media Posts Lead To CO Drug Charges?
Sep 17
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes

Social media is the way most people stay connected in today’s world. While it has some major advantages to staying in step with trends and friends, it can also lead to legal problems if you are not careful.

Law enforcement sees the trends in social media and often capitalizes on them. In fact, posting something on your social media accounts that you only intended for friends can lead to drug charges in Colorado if you post the wrong thing. Here’s [...]

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Colorado Drug Crimes: All Your Questions Answered
Aug 20
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes

In Colorado, it is a crime to sell, use, manufacture, or possess controlled substances. The laws tend to change little by little in the state, however, and possessing small amounts of most controlled substances can amount to a misdemeanor crime.

There are a lot of questions when it comes to drug crimes in Colorado, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the law. Here is what you need to know right now about Colorado drug crimes and what you can expect [...]

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Caught High at a Colorado Park? What Can and Can’t Happen
Jun 22
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Marijuana | Marijuana Laws

Did you know that the Colorado Constitution considers use of public parks a “natural, essential and inalienable right”?

This point came up in a 2017 ruling regarding a directive on who could use Colorado parks. The directive temporarily banned convicted drug users from city parks if their illicit use took place in one.

Although this ban was eventually overturned as unconstitutional, its goal was to address the salient problem of numerous overdoses on Colorado public lands. Today, however, drug usage [...]

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CO Legislators Want to Pump the Breaks on High THC Concentrates
May 21
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Marijuana Laws

In Colorado, recreational use of marijuana is legal. However, some lawmakers are concerned about the amount of concentrates that recreational users can purchase at one time. They’re worried that the use of concentrates in vapes or dab rigs is a danger for teens.

Concentrates have risen in popularity over the last several years, according to the Denver Post. Because of this, state lawmakers are looking to introduce legislation that tightens reins on the marijuana industry in the state.

Potential measures [...]

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