Breckenridge Criminal Defense Law Blog

If you are facing drug charges, no matter what they are for, it's important to understand what you can do to fight these charges. There's no reason for you to give up, or try to represent yourself, when charged with drug possession, intent to distribute or any other drug crime in Colorado. So, how can you win a drug charge case in Summit County?

There are myriad ways you and your criminal defense attorney can meet your drug charge in Colorado head-on, and it all begins with examining the arrest. Did an unlawful search and subsequent seizure lead to your arrest and the charges being levied against you? If so, this is the defense you need to build out to have the charges either dropped or reduced.

If you've ever had to pull off the road because a police car with flashing lights was traveling directly behind you, you understand how stressful such situations can be. Many Colorado drivers have gotten speeding tickets or, perhaps, received instructions to get a taillight fixed. Other situations are a lot more troubling, such as if a police officer approaches your window and asks you to step out of your car.

If this happens, it's usually because the officer in question suspects the driver of drunk driving or some other crime. While police detain you on the side of the road, a million thoughts might run through your mind, including whether or not you should comply if they ask you to take a walk-and-turn test. Knowing your rights ahead of time and where to seek support to help you exercise them may lead to mitigation of your circumstances.

If you are charged with a crime in Summit County there are many things that will flow through your mind. You will likely worry about spending time in prison, caring for your family, providing for your family and much more. There are options on the table when faced with criminal charges. One of those options is negotiating a plea deal. Let's explore the benefits of doing so in today's post.

The biggest benefit of negotiating a plea deal is that you exchange risk for certainty. That does this mean? When you negotiate a plea deal you know exactly what it is you will be sentenced with when it comes to jail time or fines. If you leave the case to go to trial, there will be a lot of uncertainty when it comes to your sentence.

When certain activities are off limits, it is not unusual for individuals to want to participate in those activities even more. For instance, many underage people may attempt to get alcohol or other age-restricted substances when they feel rebellious. Often, these attempts do not have the desired outcomes, but it is not for a lack of trying.

For instance, your child may attempt to use a borrowed or fake ID in efforts to buy alcohol or products from a marijuana dispensary here in Colorado. If this happens and authorities catch your child with this fraudulent ID, serious criminal consequences could result.