Colorado prosecutors sometimes file charges that exceed what the evidence supports, using inflated allegations as leverage to pressure guilty pleas. Overcharging occurs across case types, from assault and domestic violence to drug offenses and DUI. When Colorado prosecutors overcharge, fighting excessive criminal allegations requires a defense team that can identify the tactic and push back effectively. The Law Office of Kimberly Diego defends clients across the Denver metro area against
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a class 2 petty offense. This crime occurs when a person possesses drug paraphernalia and knows or reasonably should know that the drug paraphernalia could be used in ways that would violate Colorado law. This offense carries a maximum fine of $100.
