If you are a Colorado resident who seeks relief from chronic pain through the use of kratom, you could wind up confused as to its legal status in the state. Some people may never even have heard of this product, which is derived from the powdered leaves of a tree...
"The Highest Rate Of Acquittals and Dismissals"
— Equal Justice Foundation
"The Highest Rate Of Acquittals and Dismissals"
— Equal Justice Foundation
Drug court might benefit some defendants
People who are facing drug charges in Colorado often want to know what type of penalties they are going to face. Many focus heavily on the possibility of having to spend time in jail or prison, but this isn’t always the case. Some people who are facing drug charges...
Colorado has loosened how it approaches many drug offenses
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...
Why did Nixon start the ‘War on Drugs?’
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...
Do these things if you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI
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...
Why the War on Drugs doesn’t work
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...
Can you sell marijuana in Colorado?
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...
What is fentanyl?
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....
Detailing Colorado’s drug schedules
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...
Implementing drug rehabilitation to prevent drug use
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...
