Carrying a Firearm While Trafficking Drugs in Colorado
Mar 3
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking | Weapons Crimes

Possessing most drugs in any quantity is a serious offense, but there are some factors that can make this already significant crime even more substantial in the eyes of the law.

A Denver man who was recently convicted for drug trafficking is a perfect example. He was sentenced in federal court to drug trafficking charges, but his sentence was enhanced further because he was found in possession of a firearm while committing the crime.

He was sentenced to five years [...]

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Colorado Drug Trafficking Isn’t the Only Charge You’re Facing
Nov 23
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking | Marijuana

Marijuana has been legal in Colorado for over seven years, and the 2020 election shows that states are still following suit. That doesn’t mean that Coloradoans face no rules when it comes to handling the substance, though.

If you are involved in any sort of out-of-state marijuana distribution, you are likely to face more than one charge. Some of these charges will be drug charges, while others may involve money, weapons, or elements that appear to be completely unrelated to [...]

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Colorado Defelonized Drug Possession, Not Drug Trafficking
Aug 28
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession

Being accused of a drug crime is a scary thing and is often confusing to boot. The laws surrounding drug possession and drug trafficking are complicated.

Being found in possession of a substance, especially in Colorado, may not lead to a serious offense, but being accused of trafficking those drugs can be – and there’s a fine line between possession and trafficking under the law.

In Northern Colorado, six people were recently accused of drug trafficking after several different types [...]

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CO Deputy Has Been Fighting I-70 Drug Trafficking for Over 20 Years
Feb 25
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

Drug trafficking is a battle that Colorado has been fighting for decades. One of the most valuable weapons the state has against drug trafficking? It is actually a person.

One particular Colorado deputy has made drug busts along the I-70 highway his life mission, and more than twenty years later, he’s well on his way.

The Mesa County Deputy with 1,000+ Seizures Under His Belt

During the deputy’s time policing his beat, he’s confiscated more than 20 tons of illegal [...]

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Drug Searches on Public Transportation: What Is the Law in Colorado?
Dec 6
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Uncategorized

If a police officer pulls you over for a traffic violation, they might ask to search your vehicle. You have the right to say no, which you can and should exercise, even when feel you have nothing to hide.

What about traveling on public transit, though? What are your rights in then?

Because public transit is paid for by tax dollars, it is considered public property. However, you still have the right to refuse a search of your person unless [...]

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