Greenwood Village Drug Trafficking Lawyer

Colorado’s drug trafficking charge is based on moving large quantities of drugs, usually across state lines. Since Colorado is not close to an international border, if somebody is moving large amounts of illicit drugs, they could be charged with trafficking.

The consequences for trafficking are serious. Drug trafficking charges are dependent on the type of drug, which is either a DM1, DF3, DF2 or DF1. Often, if a person has allegedly sold drugs to a minor, and the person is an adult, that will amplify the sentence as well. If you have been charged with drug trafficking, you need legal help. Speak to an experienced Greenwood Village drug trafficking lawyer to discuss your charges and get started building your defense.

How Does Someone Get Charged With Trafficking?

In most situations, if police find that somebody has out-of-state license plates or an out-of-state license, and they are caught in possession of a large amount of drugs, whether it is marijuana or other drugs, the police are generally going to ask questions. Such questions could include the who, what, when, and where sorts of questions. Sometimes the police do not even listen to the answers before charging them with drug trafficking. Depending on the drug paraphernalia that are also in the vehicle, the person might be charged with distribution.

What Qualifies As An Illegal Drug?

Colorado has a statutory scheme based on schedule classification. The most illicit substances include substances such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, obviously, Xanax, ecstasy, and in special cases, ketamine. Even prescribed medications that are not prescribed to the individual caught in possession of them can lead to drug charges. Additionally, opiates and narcotics are going to fall on the schedule. And if a person does not have a valid prescription, they can face serious charges.

Amplifying Drug Charges

Charges are most amplified when there is an allegation of transferring drugs to a minor. It does not matter the amount of drug that a person was allegedly selling to a minor. If the police find a person selling drugs to children, it is a DF1. Endangering other people is only a DF1. If the drug given to a minor is a Schedule I or II drug, the charge will only be considered a DF2 if it is a smaller amount of drug.

 

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Most of the time, the top-level felonies are also the drugs of abuse, such as meth, heroin, Schedule I and II drugs. Level three drug felonies include the lesser drugs or smaller amounts of the more serious drugs. Schedule III and Schedule IV drugs are usually in the DF3 or DM1 schedule, in terms of sentencing guidelines. It all depends on the amount, the type of drug, and who the drug is being sold to.

Schedule a Consultation With a Greenwood Village Drug Trafficking Attorney Right Away

Depending on the drug, the quantity, and who drugs are being sold to, a person could be charged with trafficking. In Colorado, trafficking is considered a serious charge. Do not speak to law enforcement without consulting an experienced attorney. You need to speak to the Colorado Lawyer Team immediately. A Greenwood Village drug trafficking lawyer can help you build a strong defense. Call now to get started.

 

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