Drugs

Drugs

The laws in Colorado involving drugs can be very complicated. The penalties vary depending on the type of drug, the amount and whether you were just in possession of the drug. Colorado has a special offender law that increases the severity of the offense and imposes a mandatory sentence to prison in some circumstances. You may also lose your driver’s license if you are convicted of certain drug offenses. You may be required to pay a surcharge of as much as $4,500.00. Your property may be seized by the government as a public nuisance.

Some jurisdictions such as Colorado Springs have a drug court. For people charged with possession of smaller amounts of drugs, they may be offered the option of a diversion program which will require the completion of a drug evaluation, drug treatment and random drug testing. The court and probation department will review your progress which may require frequent court appearances. These types of programs stress rehabilitation and the successful completion may avoid a felony conviction on your record.

If you are charged with a drug offense….