Boulder Drug Crime Defense Lawyer
Experienced Defense Against Drug Crimes in Colorado
Drug crime penalties in Colorado depend on the schedule of the narcotic, the quantity to determine if the drug is for personal use or distribution, prior drug crime convictions or other types of convictions and if the defendant is a habitual drug offender. A conviction can lead to a lengthy jail or prison sentence, expensive fines, and other penalties.
Fortunately, the courts understand that many drug offenders have an addiction issue and need rehabilitative services to overcome it and become productive and responsible members of society. That is why low-level drug offenders have several alternatives available—which will be tried in drug court—as opposed to incarceration.
Alternative Sentencing for Drug Offenses in Colorado
The following are types of drug offender sentencing alternatives in Colorado:
- Pretrial diversion for drug misdemeanors – Eligible individuals are required to complete a drug program while the court delays their case for up to two years. First-time offenders who are charged with a drug misdemeanor are eligible. Once treatment is complete, all charges will be dismissed.
- Deferred sentencing alternative for drug felonies – Eligible individuals will have their sentence deferred—for specific felony drug charges—for up to four years after they either plead guilty or no contest. During the four-year delay, they must complete a drug treatment program and avoid prison. Those who have been charged with possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance or a level 4 drug felony are eligible. Once treatment is complete, the felony drug conviction will be vacated, and a Colorado level 1 drug misdemeanor will be entered.
Getting criminally arrested for a drug crime is a frightening, confusing, and stressful experience, especially if it is your first time dealing with the police and the criminal justice system. Not only is a conviction punishable by jail or prison time, costly fines, and other serious criminal penalties, but it also results in a criminal record that can follow you for the rest of your life, making it extremely hard to find a job, secure housing, or apply to college.
Have you been arrested for a drug crime? Call Barre M. Sakol, P.C. today at (720) 999-9506 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our drug crime defense attorney in Boulder!
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