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Defending Drug Charges in Durango
Drug crimes are taken seriously in Colorado. Although marijuana has been legalized, there are a host of other controlled substances that can get you into trouble, whether you possess them or deal in them. Drug charges can be brought under state or federal law. These cases are sometimes pursued by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration when very large quantities of controlled substances are involved. Whether you are caught for a minor or a serious offense, you should consult the Durango drug defense attorneys at Durango Justice Advocates. With our accumulated experience in this area, we know an array of strong defenses that we may be able to tailor to your specific situation.
Types of Drug Crimes in Colorado
Colorado has recently enacted new drug sentencing laws. These laws create four levels of felonies and two levels of misdemeanors. Drug felony level one charges are punishable by a mandatory sentence in prison of 8 to 32 years. Drug felony levels two through four carry a presumptive prison sentence of between 6 months and 8 years depending on the level of felony and individual case factors. These felony charges could carry an aggravated sentence of up to sixteen years. In addition individuals sentenced on drug felony level 2-4 sentences may be eligible for alternative sentences such as probation, work release, or a halfway house.
Discuss Your Case With an Experienced Drug Crimes Attorney in Durango
Drug crime convictions can haunt you, but there are a number of good defenses that may help you fight the charges. Some of these defenses concern the procedures used to arrest you or collect the evidence that is vital to the prosecution’s case. There are also defenses based on the prosecution’s inability to prove an element of the crime, and there are defenses based on mistaken identity. Contact the Durango criminal defense lawyers of Durango Justice Advocates. We have significant combined experience. Our office serves La Plata County, Archuleta County, Montezuma County, San Juan County as well as federal and Southern Ute Tribal Court jurisdiction. Call us today at (970) 259-4422, or fill out our online form to set up an initial consultation.
