Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper's final year in office promises to be busy across a number of fronts.Marijuana-related sentencing reform would reasonably seem to be at the top of the to-do list for the state's leading executive as he deals with 2018 and eyes the...
Drug Sales & Distribution
Algorithms: detrimental when used by courts to assess risk
People working within the criminal justice system readily perceive that judges are busy people, with built-in job leisure not being something that routinely features in their typical work day.Given their hectic schedules and sobering work responsibilities, many judges...
Government power in drug-crime cases also notably includes this
We note on a relevant page of our website that Colorado's drug laws are in flux and constantly evolving. Given that reality, we duly point out that any state resident facing a criminal charge related to a crime like drug sale and distribution or drug trafficking might...
Enough is enough: Facebook fires back at online surveillance
Colorado residents and Americans across the country are increasingly learning -- as proven criminal defense attorneys already know intimately well -- that online surveillance of an Internet user's behavior (such as specific site visits, downloads, uploaded photos,...
How has Colorado benefited from legalizing marijuana?
Marijuana is a drug talked about often in the news; many states have approved it for legal use, while others have made it a point to ban it. While still federally banned, Colorado made headlines when it legalized the drug several years ago. Marijuana has been legal in...
Federal agents arrest 54 in Denver heroin bust
Federal agents made a major breakthrough in a long-term operation that targeted heroin trafficking in and around Denver. The three-month long operation culminated in the arrest of 54 individuals. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency undertaking the...
Medical and recreational marijuana licensing in Colorado
Drug offenses in Colorado are slightly different than some states because of the legalization of marijuana. Despite it being legal, there are still times when a person can be charged with a crime for possessing or selling marijuana. Here are some quick facts about...
Some felony convictions can affect your ability to get assistance
Felony convictions can sometimes affect your ability to collect government assistance that can sometimes help you get on your feet when you get out of prison or try to start your new life. This sad situation is one that can have a huge negative impact on a person who...
Marijuana: Colorado says, “it’s legal” and the Feds say, “it’s illegal”
About a year ago, a former client approached our Denver based criminal defense law firm and asked for help setting up a marijuana dispensary. We had to turn him down. A few months later, we were again approached by a group of entrepreneurs looking to establish a legal...
Man arrested for drug distribution in Colorado
When police investigate certain crimes, they might suspect a person of a completely unrelated crime during the course of their original investigation. This can result in a person being charged with multiple crimes.Police might say that they were investigating a...