Drug Crimes
Common Defenses for Drug Dealing Charges


Charges for drug dealing carry heavier penalties than possession for personal use. Dealing includes manufacturing, holding, distributing, and selling controlled substances or the ingredients to make those substances. It also includes inducing someone or conspiring with others to deal drugs. The severity ranges from felony charges with up to 32 years in prison and $1,000,000 in fines to misdemeanor probation. The charges will depend on the type of drugs, the amount, and whether you have previous felony convictions.
Five Fast Fentanyl Facts


Fentanyl is a powerfully potent synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more powerful. It is a prescription drug primarily used to treat patients with severe pain who have developed a tolerance to other opioids. Fentanyl can be administered intravenously, intranasally, via transdermal patch, or in lozenge form. The most common side effects of fentanyl include drowsiness, nausea, and constipation. Fentanyl can be extremely dangerous if not used properly, and has been linked to several overdose deaths in recent years.
Court-Ordered Hair Sample Drug Tests in Colorado


Drug testing is a common condition of probation or parole. Some people on probation may be required to take weekly random drug tests. Hair follicle testing can detect drug consumption for up to 90 days.
A hair follicle drug test is a type of drug test that uses a small sample of hair to detect the presence of drugs in a person’s system. This drug test is often used to screen for illicit drugs, as it can provide a more accurate picture of drug use over an extended period. Hair follicle drug tests can detect the presence of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates.
Why Drug Crimes Are Sometimes Considered “Wobblers”
Facing Charges Related to Fentanyl?
Adding to the fentanyl crisis is the fact that numerous other drugs such as heroin and MDMA are being cut with fentanyl to increase the potency of the high, leading to many people unintentionally ingesting the drug. It is a dangerous problem that is putting many lives at risk.
Marijuana—What’s Legal in Colorado
Charged with Growing Too Many Marijuana Plants in Colorado?
What You Need to Know About Synthetic Drugs


Synthetic drugs may sound safer than natural substances, such as cocaine and opium, but the truth is that these manmade drugs can pose a huge health risk to users. That is why the Colorado State government is eager to crack down on synthetic drug crimes, even if it means innocent people end up in jail.
Schedule I and II Drugs No Longer Carry Felony Charges in CO
Drug Classification: What You Should Know
The CSA is subject to state laws, however. Some states have chosen to modify the system, changing where certain drugs are placed, as well as what punishments those found in possession of or selling the drugs should be given. Other states, however, stick to what the federal government laid out in the 1970’s.

