On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Sep 29, 2020 | drug charges
Not too long ago, drug charges were less complicated in the eyes of defendants because most drugs were 100% illegal. Now, with so many states legalizing recreational cannabis, including Colorado, the laws seem confusing to those arrested for drug offenses. Although...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Aug 30, 2020 | drug charges
The last few years have seen a major change in drug laws in the United States. While the push for marijuana to be legalized for medicinal purchases has a fairly long history, it has just recently become legal for recreational use. Colorado was one of the first states...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jun 29, 2020 | drug charges
Maybe you have alcohol in your system. Or maybe you can’t remember the last time you had a drink. Either way, there’s always the possibility a police officer could pull you over for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). If that happens, your immediate...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jun 3, 2020 | drug charges
President Nixon’s so-called “War on Drugs” was touted, before he was forced to resign from office over the Watergate scandal, as a way to keep people from making, selling or using drugs. It essentially just meant making the laws strict and stepping up enforcement...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | May 12, 2020 | drug charges
For decades, marijuana was illegal in Colorado, just as it was in the rest of the United States. Many people were arrested for selling it or using it recreationally. Others were arrested for growing, distributing or trafficking this illegal drug. However, some of...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Apr 16, 2020 | drug charges
Fentanyl is an extremely potent narcotic drug. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, it has accepted medical use as an analgesic, i.e., a drug that relieves pain. Unlike narcotics like heroin that derive from plants, fentanyl is a synthetic drug created in a lab....
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Apr 2, 2020 | drug charges
Any criminal accusation leveled against a person in Lakewood is a serious manner (particularly when it involves either drug possession or abuse). Indeed, a drug charge can leave one facing potentially stiff criminal penalties while also sullying their reputation and...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jan 23, 2020 | drug charges
When people have been charged with drug-related crimes in Colorado, depending on their involvement and the circumstances surrounding their charges, they may be required to undergo some type of drug rehabilitation program. Even if not required as part of legal...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Dec 14, 2019 | drug charges
You are partying with friends in the Lakewood area. People are drinking and doing drugs. Someone suffers an emergency medical condition. You want to call for help, but you do not want to get in trouble. It seems like a lose-lose situation. Under Colorado’s 911 Good...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Oct 30, 2019 | drug charges
Colorado has lenient regulations regarding recreational drug use, but you may still find yourself facing criminal charges when suspected of having intent to distribute. Understanding the distinguishing factors between use, possession and distribution is critical in...
