If you've been charged with a misdemeanor or felony drug offense in the state of Colorado, you should not attempt to mount a defense against your charges without the expert services of an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney. Law enforcement officials and the Colorado state attorney general have determined that drug crimes within Colorado state borders are a priority in legal prosecution, and as a result, the state has some of the nation's harshest punishments for even relatively minor drug offenses. A qualified Colorado drug offense lawyer can be the difference between avoiding jail time and conviction and a guilty verdict.
Colorado Drug Charges
Colorado has a long list of drug offenses for which an individual may be charged. These include drug possession, distribution or sales, manufacturing, marijuana cultivation and trafficking or transportation. Penalties for these offenses vary widely, and relying on a qualified Denver criminal defense attorney is your absolute best defense in your fight against conviction and jail time. Some charges, such as possession of small amounts of marijuana, may carry only a small charge. Others, such as the distribution or manufacture of narcotics, may carry extensive minimum sentencing even on your first offense. The goal of any reputable, experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney is to keep you out of jail, and to reduce or avoid conviction altogether.
Contact a Colorado Springs Drug Lawyer
The knowledgeable expertise and help of a Colorado drug offense lawyer may also be critical in helping you avoid a penalty that may have serious destructive lifetime repercussions: registration with the state Special Drug Offenders registry. This compulsory registration may seriously impede your ability to get a job, find a place to live and many other aspects of life long past the resolution of your case. A Colorado criminal defense attorney with a solid track record of fighting drug offense charges will expertly examine the evidence against you and help you build an airtight defense against the charges you face.
Contact the law firm of Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. or call 719-387-0616 for a free initial consultation.
