subject: Denver Drug Crimes - Law And Potential Consequences [print this page] Except for mere possession of the drug marijuana, possession or distribution of any other controlled substance is a felony drug crime in Denver and all other counties throughout Colorado. Such offenses carry significant consequences that can have a damaging effect on your future. Colorado law criminalizes the following offenses:
" Possession of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, morphine, marijuana, ecstasy, methamphetamine, and LSD
" Possession with intent to distribute, sale, dispense or manufacture heroin, cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, methamphetamine, or LSD
" Drug Crimes pertaining to "imitation" substances
" Unlawful possession of meth (methamphetamine) manufacturing chemicals and equipment
" Prescription fraud
The consequences for these drug crimes in Denver and all other counties in Colorado can include a lengthy prison or jail sentence. As a result of strict sentencing requirements, drug crime convictions account for a large percentage of the prison population at the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Some drug crime convictions make prison time mandatory. These offenses are known as "special offender" drug crimes. However, with the assistance of one of our Denver drug crime attorneys, it is often possible to avoid a prison or jail sentence, even where you have been charged with a drug crime as a "special offender".
In addition to possible jail sentences, convictions for felony or misdemeanor drug crimes will make it difficult to get a job, obtain housing, or qualify for student loans. This is because a person"s criminal history will permanently show any conviction for possession, or distribution, of a controlled substance. A drug crime conviction will also cause a suspension of your Colorado driver"s license. While the consequences can be steep, IT IS possible to avoid or minimize them and possibly even a permanent record.
