Colorado Springs Drug Possession Attorney
Drug Possession
There are many different drug offenses in Colorado and each carries its own consequences. Drug possession is one of the most common drug crimes in Colorado and has a variety of penalties that are dependent on the type of drug possession committed, although most drug possession crimes are considered felonies in Colorado. Regardless of the severity of the drug crime, being convicted of a felony can have unforeseeable ramifications on your future. If you have been charged with drug possession, you still have the legal right to defend yourself. Consulting with a skilled Colorado Springs drug crime defense attorney at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., can ensure that your rights are not violated.
Types of Drug Possession
Part 4 of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1992, as it is included in Colorado's Revised Statutes (CRS), identifies various types of drug possession offenses, including:
- Unlawful possession of a controlled substance;
- Possession of drug paraphernalia;
- Unlawful possession of materials to make amphetamine and methamphetamine; and
- Unlawful possession of synthetic cannabinoids or salvia divinorum.
Possession of a Controlled Substance
A person commits the crime of drug possession if he or she possesses any compound, material, preparation, or mixture of a certain weight and belonging to certain "schedules" (or lists) as defined by Part 2 of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Protecting Your Legal Rights
A drug possession charge can include a number of penalties including fines, jail-time, a prison sentence, and a court ordered rehabilitation program. In cases of felony drug possession charges, your professional future will be jeopardized. If you have been arrested for drug possession in Colorado, contact the experienced Colorado Springs drug possession defense lawyer Timothy R. Bussey of The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., for a free consultation at 719-475-2555. Mr. Bussey will aggressively defend your legal rights.
Colorado Springs DUI lawyer Timothy Bussey at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. in Colorado represents clients in Colorado Springs and throughout El Paso County, including the cities of Fountain, Manitou Springs, and Monument.
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.
12 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 475-2555
Fax: (719) 475-0046