Lakewood Criminal Defense Law Blog
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...
Judge faces jail time in Colorado DUI case after violating probation
Drunk driving is a serious crime, and Colorado treats it as such – no matter who the defendant is. Now, a judge in the southeastern part of the state faces a jail sentence after her second arrest on driving under the influence charges in two years. The judge, who is a...
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...
Could secondhand online purchases lead to theft-related charges?
People buy items secondhand for all kinds of reasons. Frugality is a common reason, as everything from a motor vehicle to a designer handbag will carry a significantly lower price tag once someone has used the item, however briefly. For other people, buying...
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...
How can I reinstate my license quickly?
Drunk driving laws in all 50 states are severe, and there is a good reason for this. Millions of Americans get behind the wheel of a car every single day, and a single drunk driver can do a lot of damage. However, if you have a drunk driving conviction, you may find...
What should you do if served with a protection order?
An accusation of domestic violence may end up hitting you like a ton of bricks. What can be even more disheartening is learning of such a charge by being served with a protective order. Like many people in Lakewood, you may hear the term "protection order" and...
Cyberbullying may leave your child with a criminal record
In Colorado and across the country, children grow up differently than they did in the past. Nowadays, kids have access to the internet, electronic devices and social media. If your son or daughter engages in cyberbullying, however, he or she may end up with a criminal...
Drinking and driving penalties for drivers under the age of 21
When a law enforcement officer pulls over any driver and makes an arrest for driving under the influence, it may have serious consequences, but even more so if you are a driver under the age of 21. We understand how important it is for young drivers to have a strong...
