Category: Drug Crimes

Mexican Cartel Drug Trafficking Decreases – Colorado’s Increases

Feb 29
2016

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking | Marijuana Possession

As long as drugs are illegal, there will be drug trafficking. And even though marijuana is now legal in Colorado, it’s still illegal in other states and countries, which creates a drug trafficking issue.

 

Since marijuana was legalized in Colorado and Washington, 70 percent of Mexican drug cartels have seen a decrease in their marijuana profits. This decrease is prompting Mexico to consider its own legalization of marijuana.

 

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What Happens If I Violate My Probation?

Dec 28
2015

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Categories: Criminal Defense | Drug Crimes | Probation Violations

 

Unfortunately, even after paying your dues in the eyes of the court, you may still be placed on probation for a crime once committed. In some cases, probation is an incredibly restrictive situation to find yourself in, and one that can be confusing and frustrating all at once. However, it is exponentially better than going to prison or jail.

 

If you’re having issues keeping with or understanding your

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Marijuana and Driving: What You Need to Know

Dec 7
2015

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Marijuana Possession | Medical Marijuana

 

When thinking about a DUI, we almost always assume the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Maybe they’re driving home from the bar. Or coming from a friend’s party where they had a few cold ones. We know the common scenarios and – in theory – that helps us to avoid them.

 

Driving under the influence of marijuana, however, can also be a reason for an arrest.

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Local and Federal Law Enforcement Target Illegal Marijuana Growers

Oct 19
2015

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Marijuana Possession

 

 

Law enforcement officials conducted several raids of illegal grow ops in Colorado in the past month and a half. In addition to firearms and money, officers confiscated over 300 kilograms of dried marijuana and more than 20,000 individual plants. They also arrested 32 individuals for ties to illegal marijuana growing operations in Colorado.

 

The Department of Justice reports that six different major covert growing operations have been

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7 Different Examples of Prescription Fraud

Aug 17
2015

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Prescription Drug Crimes

 

As Colorado’s prescription drug abuse problem continues to grow in severity, instances of prescription fraud are becoming increasingly prevalent.

 

Prescription fraud is a drug crime that involves obtaining prescription drugs in a deceitful, misrepresentative, or illegal manner. In Colorado, prescription fraud goes beyond forging prescriptions to include an array of other criminal actions related to prescription drugs.

 

We’ve explored seven of the most common examples of prescription

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