“Because it’s money.”That was the bottom-line rationale delivered last week by a federal Drug Enforcement Administration official underscoring the reason for a described “huge” search-and-seizure operation conducted across the Denver metro area.That sting was large,...
Drug cultivation and manufacturing charges are serious
Federal and state laws make it illegal to cultivate or manufacture substances that aren't legal. These can include marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. Generally, criminal charges for manufacturing or cultivating are felony charges that can...
Home growers face tough restrictions in some Colorado cities
Colorado has made many progressive legislative moves to place it at the forefront of marijuana legalization. However, while many pro-marijuana advocates throughout the country have hailed the state for legalizing the recreational use of the controversial substance,...
Is manufacturing or cultivating drugs a federal or state crime?
Manufacturing or cultivating illegal drugs is a federal and state crime in most cases, except for a few exceptions in the case of marijuana legality. In criminal law, an individual who is involved in any aspect of illicit drug production can be accused of a crime,...
Decriminalzation of marijuana doesn’t mean there aren’t rules
While it is true that Colorado has decriminalized marijuana for personal use, there are still some laws that apply to the possession, distribution, and cultivation of marijuana. This means that even though you can legally grow and use marijuana, you need to be aware...
Colorado Marijuana Grower to Battle Federal Drug Charges in Court
In Colorado, the cultivation and sale of marijuana for medical use is legal - it's even written into the state constitution. Enacted in 2000, Colorado's medical marijuana amendment allows those with diseases such as cancer to purchase and use the drug. It's common...
