The last thing anyone in Colorado expects is to face criminal charges. This can be blind-siding; however, law enforcement must follow the proper procedures to search property or person. These are search warrant requirements in criminal investigations. Understanding...
Portable drug test kits are used by police and corrections departments in Colorado and other states to check suspicious substances during traffic stops and to screen inmate mail. These kits are popular because they only cost about $2 each and are very easy to use, but...
The penalties for drug possession and distribution are harsh in Colorado, but proving these charges beyond a reasonable doubt is not always straightforward for prosecutors even when large quantities of controlled substances are discovered. Drug charges are frequently...
Many people in Colorado view prescription drugs as legal substances because they come from pharmacies, but they are only legal under narrow circumstances. All prescription medications are classified as controlled substances. If you possess a prescription medication...
Most Colorado residents won’t need to understand the heroin laws in their state. It’s a drug considered taboo by most of society and, outside of it being illegal, the average person wouldn’t know much about it. Still, there are serious consequences for those who use,...
Being arrested in Colorado for possession of controlled substances carries serious penalties if a conviction is obtained. In this situation, you need a solid defense in your case. It’s important to know the state’s laws and how you can face charges. How are controlled...
It may not be easy to determine the role of drugs and alcohol in the committing of crimes. It also may be that the person committing the crime is not under the influence at the time of the crime; they may be stealing money or goods to support their habit. States...
Over the past two decades, the opioid epidemic has taken a huge toll on Colorado families. The rate of heroin overdose deaths in the state more than quadrupled between 2010 and 2016. Unfortunately, a deadly addiction often begins with misusing prescription opioids. ...
In 2019 Colorado's governor signed HB 19-1263, a bill intended to reduce certain felony possession charges to a misdemeanor offense. Under certain circumstances, individuals found with Schedule I and Schedule II substances may not face a felony conviction and so can...
Mental illness has no easy solution. There is no one answer that works for everyone. Some people who suffer mental health problems need therapy, medication or a combination of both to feel better. Unfortunately, many people suffer undiagnosed mental health disorders...
