A preliminary hearing in Colorado is a limited court proceeding available in certain felony cases. The judge does not decide whether the accused is guilty. Instead, the prosecution must show probable cause to believe that the charged offense occurred and that the accused committed it. Although that is a much lower standard than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the hearing can give a Denver criminal defense lawyer an early opportunity
A commonly held misconception is that marijuana is completely legal in Colorado, and that all activities concerning marijuana are therefore also legal. Also, whatever legal status marijuana may have in this state does not negate the fact that marijuana remains a Schedule I drug as classified by the DEA.
Today, news broke that federal law enforcement agents are involved in numerous enforcement actions in Colorado. While little information beyond
