Greeley Attorney: Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine

Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance in Greeley involves being caught with an illegal drug of any kind or amount. Methamphetamine or Meth, is a Schedule II drug, meaning it is highly addictive and with almost no medical use whatsoever. Meth is known to cause serious damage to anyone who uses it, so Colorado law cracks down hard if you're caught with it.

Unlawful Possession of Meth Sentence in Weld County

Since Methamphetamine is a Schedule II drug in Weld County, if caught in possession of it, it is a level 4 drug felony, also known as DF4. It is punishable with 6 to 12 months in prison, a fine of $1,000 up to $100,000, and a parole period of 1 year. Furthermore, if there are other factors, like if the offender was already on parole, the Judge has the power to make the punishment more severe than the basic penalties. This is called Aggravated Sentencing. The aggravated sentencing for a level 4 drug felony is 1 - 2 years in prison, a fine of $1,000 to $100,000, and a parole period of a year.

Intent to Manufacture, Dispense, Sell or Distribute Methamphetamine in Greeley

In Greeley, in addition to Possession of Meth, if someone has the Intent to Manufacture, Dispense, Sell, or Distribute Methamphetamine, C.R.S. 18-18-405, the consequences become even more extreme in Weld County. Colorado law states:

It is unlawful for any person knowingly to manufacture, dispense, sell, or distribute, or to possess with intent to manufacture, dispense, sell or distribute, a controlled substance.

Conviction of this charge requires mandatory prison time. If you are caught with a controlled substance that is or contains Meth, punishments are severe.

Drug Felony Level Weight of Controlled Substance Sentence
DF1 <112g of a controlled substance that contains meth
DF2 Between 7 - 112g of controlled substance that contains meth
  • 4 to 8 years in prison
  • $3,000 to $750,000
  • 2 years of parole

Why is the Punishment for Possession of Methamphetamine so Severe in Morgan County?

In Morgan County, Methamphetamine is known to be a highly addictive stimulant drug that can cause severe brain damage. The natural drug in your brain responsible for your happiness, motivation, movement, learning, and other functions is disrupted when meth is introduced into your system. It basically floods your system, disrupting and damaging the normal chemical processes within your brain. Furthermore, Meth teaches the brain that it needs more of the drug to feel happy, causing and perpetuating a person's drug dependence. Individuals who have abused Meth long term also have problems with anxiety, depression, coordination, sleeping, hallucinations, delusions, and many other physical and mental issues.

If Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine in Weld County – Keep Quiet

If you're arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine in Weld County, do not talk with the Weld County Sheriff Deputy. Do not tell them anything as they can and often do use your words and statements against you. They will try to maximize the charge(s) against you as much as they can. Exercise your right to remain silent, and we will have a better chance protecting your freedoms.  We can also help you find a drug treatment program right for your recovery.

ACCUSED OF A METHAMPHETAMINE or METH RELATED CRIME IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?

Be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call the experienced Meth defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office.

Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to meet with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Weld County and the Greeley area for a free meeting.

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