Colorado is a favorite vacation spot for many people, one main attraction being its beautiful snowy mountains. Unfortunately, its proximity to eight interstate highways makes it a favorite point of contact for drug traffickers. Drug trafficking, particularly involving ice methamphetamine, has become Colorado’s most dangerous drug trend.

Drug trafficking is the act of transporting large amounts of illegal drugs for the purpose of illegally selling, distributing or delivering the drugs. It carries a far more severe punishment than drug possession. It is a felony, and penalties include stiff fines and long prison sentences.

In Colorado, the penalty for drug trafficking is a jail term of 5 to 40 years or longer for a first offense depending on the type and amount of drugs involved. Trafficking drugs on school grounds or involving minors in a drug trafficking operation is punishable by two to three times the penalty for a first offense. Running a drug trafficking operation of 5 or more people that derives a large amount of income carries a penalty of 20 years to life in prison. If the same operation results in the intentional murder of another, punishment is the death penalty.

Drug trafficking charges in Colorado should not be taken lightly. You will need a Colorado criminal defense attorney with a successful track record with cases of this nature. Your defense attorney will explain the law and advise you of your legal defense options. He will also advise of your rights under the law, make sure you are treated fairly during the entire legal process and prepare the best defense strategy for you.

To schedule a confidential meeting with a respected Castle Rock Drug Crime Lawyers,  Please contact us online or call our office in Ellmann & Ellmann at (303) 814- 2600.