Category: Drug Crimes

It is unfortunate that there is a nationwide crisis involving prescription drugs in the United States, something that has reached into communities across Colorado, as well. Prosecutors are attempting to crack down on certain crimes involving prescription drugs, like prescription fraud.

There’s a lot to understand about prescription fraud in Colorado since it’s a crime that reaches beyond simple medical providers and into the lives of everyday Coloradans. Here’s what

Colorado has decriminalized the possession of small amounts of certain drugs and made others legal. Many people mistakenly believe that means anyone caught up in a scheme involving drugs won’t face serious penalties. In fact, those found guilty of serious crimes such as drug trafficking in Colorado face very serious consequences.

You may be surprised how often large drug busts that end in drug trafficking charges occur. Here’s what you

Fentanyl is a drug that almost everyone has heard about by now, not only because of what it does for patients that need pain relief – but for how it is impacting the lives of those who buy drugs on the street.

A man from Colorado Springs was indicted for distributing fentanyl. Through his distribution, at least one death from this dangerous substance occurred. He is facing up to life

Colorado has a reputation for legalizing certain amounts of some controlled substances. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s a free-for-all in the state when it comes to drug possession. In fact, there are some severe consequences to drug possession in Colorado.

Even though it is only a misdemeanor to possess four or fewer grams of some controlled substances in Colorado, it is still illegal to possess other controlled substances in

Colorado has been making strides in recent years to help decriminalize drugs, especially now that marijuana is legal both for medicinal and recreational use. However, at this time, Colorado is taking things a step further to help keep those who are charged with drug crimes out of the court system altogether. They’re doing so through a new recovery diversion program.

According to the District Attorney in Aurora, recovery diversion programs