A CO Drug Trafficking Conviction Means a Minimum Mandatory Sentence
Sep 27
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

Earlier this year, a 40-year-old man’s overdose in Fort Collins drew state authority attention to a Colorado drug trafficking ring. The overdose became a catalyst in authorities from the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force embarking on an investigation – Operation Malverde.

After eight months of hard work, the team’s efforts paid off. In recent news, authorities dismantled the drug trafficking organization, issuing eight search and arrest warrants.

Raids at eight separate locations (Arvada, Aurora, Berthoud, Campion, Denver, Fort Collins, and [...]

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Colorado Drug Trafficking Charge? Ways to Fight Back
Jun 17
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

Colorado drug industry is big business, and when law enforcement talks about being tough on crime, they mean extra tough on illegal traffickers.

Drug trafficking charges are treated more seriously – and carry far heavier penalties – than possession, sale, and manufacturing charges.

If you are facing trafficking accusations, remember that you are innocent until proven guilty. Fighting back can be intimidating, but it can be (and has been) done.

In today’s post, we share the five most common defense [...]

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Drug Trafficking in Colorado: State or Federal Charge?
Jan 25
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Trafficking

In the context of illegal drugs, “trafficking” refers to the act of moving large quantities of drugs for distribution, often involving multiple states and/or international transactions. Generally speaking, drug trafficking crimes are covered by both federal and state law. While most states have no specific charge for drug trafficking, in Colorado, charges and penalties for distributing illicit drugs are based primarily on the type of drug and the amount being trafficked.

The selling or distributing greater than 112 grams of [...]

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Colorado Meth Ring Bust: What Those Arrested are Up Against    
Jun 7
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Manufacturing | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking

On May 9, several law enforcement agencies collaborated to arrest 25 individuals for drug trafficking and to issue charges to 12 others in a huge methamphetamine drug bust. The drug ring was in operation as early as July 2015. Police arrested the alleged drug dealers in Colorado, Arizona, and California.

With a big bust like this one, there are almost always an array of charges involved. Below, we’re going to detail just a little bit about what those arrested will [...]

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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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