Possessing a controlled substance with the intent of distributing or selling the drugs is charged as Possession with Intent in Fort Collins and Larimer County. The Northern Colorado Drug Task Force recently arrested 17 people they believe were involved in a major drug operation. According to the report, drug charges weren’t the only type of cases filed, but also Money Laundering, Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders, Possession of Illegal Weapons, Violation of Bail Bond Conditions, and Child Abuse. Search warrants were executed in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Denver, and Northglenn where drugs and weapons were all seized.
Larimer County Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance Attorney: Definition of Unlawful Distribution
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing or Sale – C.R.S. 18-18-405 – is:
It’s only when a drug deal is specifically witnessed that Unlawful Distribution can be charged. Otherwise, the amount of drugs in a person’s possession would allow for the DA to charge Possession with Intent to Distribute.
Sentence for Possession with Intent to Distribute in Loveland and Estes Park
The level drug felony or misdemeanor that is charged depends on the type of drug and the amount seized. The article did not disclose the type of drugs involved, but possessing 130 grams of meth is a level 1 drug felony, whereas possession of 8 grams of heroin is a level 2 drug felony. Possession with Intent to Distribute can be a level 1 drug felony, level 2 drug felony, level 3 drug felony, level 4 drug felony or a level 1 drug misdemeanor.
If you or someone you love has been arrested for or charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule your free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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