There are many different types of drugs and various reasons that people in Colorado take those drugs. Some are pain relievers, some are depressants, some increase energy or keep people awake. Others may be specifically for controlling the symptoms of an illness or to rid the body of what is causing an illness. Many times […]

Minor traffic stops, such as failing to signal turn or failing to obey a “Yield” sign, can quickly lead to more serious charges if the driver has been careless with handling illegal goods, such as drugs. The Utah Highway Patrol provided a striking example of this phenomenon when it stopped a motorist for failing to properly signal […]

Colorado, like other states, is tough on drug crimes. For possession and sale of controlled substances, the penalties can be harsh if one is convicted of these crimes. The severity of the charge and the penalties that could follow is primarily determined based on the type of substance and the quantity of a substance. The […]

A committee of the Colorado House of Representatives recently passed a bill that is intended to increase the penalties for possession of the illegal drug fentanyl. The bill that was passed by the House Judiciary Committee contains a number of provisions that relate to penalties for the possession and sale of other drugs, as well. Recent Legislative […]