Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Drugs

I heard having any amount of cocaine is a felony. Is this true? How much until the punishment is moved to distribution?


Asked on 11/25/08, 3:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Marc Milavitz The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz

Re: Drugs

correct. For distribution, there is no specific amount, but there must be some proof of distribution, i.e. scales, baggies, division into specific amounts, large amounts (such as kilos or ounces).

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Answered on 11/26/08, 11:52 am
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: Drugs

Yes; punishments increase at more than a gram, when distribution is presumed.

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Answered on 11/25/08, 4:09 pm
Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: Drugs

any amount of cocaine is a felony in Colorado - at 25 grams, there is mandatory sentencing to prison - if a deadly weapon is anywhere near the drug, then mandatory prison - if it is near a school or in public housing, eligible for mandatory prison

do not consent to a search, do not tell the cop that you have cocaine - best to say nothing but "I want a lawyer"

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Answered on 11/25/08, 4:15 pm


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