Colorado Drug Charges Defense Lawyer
When facing criminal charges for drug possession or other drug crimes, it is important not to talk with the police or anyone else regarding the allegations until you have spoken with an experienced drug charges defense attorney.
Attorney Philip M. Smith has 30 years of experience in criminal law, including 16 years as a district attorney. Contact my Colorado criminal defense law office for a free initial consultation with a skilled drug charges attorney.
Denver Drug Charges
As an experienced Colorado drug crime defense attorney, I am able to quickly recognize the relevant issues and establish a defense strategy for clients facing drug possession or other drug violation charges. I have defended clients against various drug charges involving marijuana, crack, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, prescription drugs and other controlled substances.
- Drug possession: Typically my defense strategies surrounding drug possession involve questioning whether there was actual possession (dominion and control) of the drug and if my client was aware that the substance was illegal.
- Drug distribution: Distribution is simply passing illegal substances from one to another. An exchange of money is not necessary. Defense in distribution cases is challenging because they usually involve either a confidential informant or an undercover police officer.
- Drug manufacturing: Although rare, drug manufacture, such as the manufacture of methamphetamines, is a serious offense that requires creative defense strategies and an experienced drug charge defense attorney.
- Marijuana cultivation: These charges are similar to any other type of drug manufacturing charge. These are serious charges as well; cultivating even a single marijuana plant is a felony in Colorado.
- Prescription fraud: Prescription fraud cases also typically involve more serious allegations of forgery and identity theft for illegally obtaining the prescription. I am able to handle both allegations.
- Elevated drug charges: There are enhanced punishments for drug crimes that are second offenses ("special offender") or higher, involve drug possession with a deadly weapon, those involving a crime of violence, and other serious crimes.
Drug Charge Representation
If you have been charged or arrested for drug possession or other allegation, I will work diligently to create a defense strategy, challenge the police's methods of obtaining evidence, analyze and evaluate alternative sentence means, and work efficiently to achieve a more favorable outcome. Often obtaining rehabilitation and treatment immediately can be helpful in plea negotiations.
For a free initial consultation with a skilled drug possession lawyer, contact my Colorado drug defense law firm today.
