Drug Crime & Drug Law practice areas

Marijuana charges

Marijuana laws in Colorado can be confusing, so we're here to help

Here in Denver, and all around Colorado, recreational marijuana is only legalized:

• For personal use *

• For people 21 years of age and older

There are still instances where marijuana possession or consumption in Colorado are considered illegal.

Cocaine possession & sale charges in Colorado

White out your cocaine charge with a Denver drug crime lawyer

Here in Colorado, the sale or possession of cocaine is considered a felony crime. If you’re caught dealing or consuming cocaine, you could be facing serious charges. Our drug crime defense lawyers will work with you to create an aggressive defense strategy to get the best possible outcome for your individual case.

Because of its classification as a dangerous drug that puts the user at a high risk of severe psychological and physical dependence, cocaine is considered a Schedule I Narcotic.

Selling or being in possession of cocaine is a felony crime in Colorado.

FIRST OFFENSE:
If you are found possessing cocaine, you may be charged with a class 3 felony for your first offense and a class 2 felony for your second offense.

If you’re caught in possession of cocaine, and it’s your first sentence, you face potential consequences of four to 12 years in prison and fines of $3,000 to $750,000.

SECOND OFFENSE:
For the second offense of cocaine possession, you face potentially serving eight to 24 years in prison along with a fine between $5,000 and $1,000,000.

Heroin possession & sale charges in Colorado

Our firm will be your hero if you're facing charges of heroin possession or sale

If you’re accused of possessing or selling heroin, we’re here to help. Whether you’re guilty, innocent, falsely accused, or taking the fall for someone else, our drug crime defense lawyers will work with you to get the best possible outcome for your case.

In Colorado, Heroin is considered a Schedule 1 controlled substance, which means that it is classified as being an extremely addictive drug with no accepted medical use.

No amount of heroin possession is legal. In fact, heroin possession in Colorado is serious, with sentencing to the Colorado Department of Corrections dependent on the quantity of heroin itself or the components used to make the drug.

As a result, heroin possession of any amount is a crime.  Similarly, the sale of any amount of heroin is considered a felony, and sentences will be based on the quantity sold.

Methamphetamine Possession & Sale

Your criminal defense lawyer for meth possession and sale charges in Colorado

Methamphetamine charges are very serious. You may be facing a felony, which can come with significant amount of time behind bars.

Here in Colorado, law enforcement officers and prosecutors aggressively pursue convictions on charges of methamphetamine possession and sale.

Judges routinely sentence defendants to the statutory limits for the possession and distribution of methamphetamine. If convicted, some possible penalties that you may be facing include:

• Jail and/or prison time

• Fines

• Loss of the ability to own and possess a firearm

• Probation

• Mandatory drug monitoring and/or treatment

• Loss of potential employment opportunities

• Professional and personal damage

Getting accused of selling or possessing methamphetamine doesn’t have to be the end for you. Our drug crime defense lawyers are experts at dealing with these types of charges and making sure a judge doesn’t choose you as the person to make an example of.

When imposing a sentence for selling or possessing methamphetamine, the Colorado court will consider several factors, including:

• the amount of methamphetamine in your possession

• your prior criminal record

• having possession of the elements to manufacture meth (isomers and salt)

• having any substances containing meth.
  

A skilled methamphetamine defense attorney may be able to mitigate the severity of your sentence by performing a thorough investigation into the facts surrounding your arrest and by presenting a strong defense to the judge.

 Let's get your charges dropped

Andres R. Guevara boasts a lengthy experience of prosecuting drug cases. He is familiar with police procedure in drug arrests and understands what it takes to build a case against you, which in turn, helps him to build your defense case. Call us today for a free consultation and discover how we can help your drug crime case.