Possession of a Controlled Substance, like cocaine or heroin, is a common drug related charge in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. This is because the statute covers any type of controlled substance or drug. The drugs are classified into schedules and the penalty for Possessing a Controlled Substance depends on what type of drug and which schedule it falls under. A woman was recently caught snorting cocaine off her phone while parked in a school pick-up line. A sheriff deputy watched her take the drugs and then, when questioned she admitted to having drugs in the car. The substance was found by the officer and tested, revealing the substance to be cocaine. The woman was arrested and charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Larimer County Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance Lawyer: What is the Definition of Unlawful Possession of Cocaine?
The Larimer, Boulder, and Grand County, Colorado definition of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – C.R.S. 18-18-403.5 – is:
Unlike many other Colorado law statutes, this one is pretty straightforward. If you have in your possession, which includes in a purse, in your car, or actually on your person, then you can be charged with this crime. The penalty level depends on the type of controlled substance you have.
Sentence for Possession of Cocaine in Fort Collins and Loveland
Cocaine is a Schedule II drug, which means it has a high potential for abuse and some accepted medical uses in Fort Collins and Loveland. Unlawful Possession of Cocaine is charged as a level 4 drug felony, punishable by 6 months to 1 year in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Certain drug cases are Wobbler eligible. This provision of the law, found under C.R.S. 18-1.3-103.5, provides that after someone pleads to a drug felony and successfully completes a probation sentence, they can have the felony dropped to a misdemeanor conviction. There are specific criteria a defendant must meet in order for their case to be Wobbler eligible. Contact our experienced drug defense attorneys for a free consultation to discuss your case and whether or not you may be Wobbler eligible.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, like Cocaine, 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 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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