A routine traffic stop turned into an arrest for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance in Greeley (CRS 18-18-403.5). A Weld County man was pulled over by cops, and then ran off. After a chase, the police searched his vehicle and found more than an ounce of meth. He was arrested for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, and Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing or Sale – CRS 18-18-405.
What Happens if Convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance in Greeley?
If you are arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Greeley (or Eaton, Windsor or Fort Lupton) you will face prison time. The man in Greeley was in possession of more than an ounce of methamphetamine which is almost 30 grams. According to Colorado law, possession of more than 2 grams constitutes a Class 4 Felony. The result of a conviction would be 2 to 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to a $500,000 fine.
What happens if convicted of Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing or Sale?
If you are convicted of this crime, you will go to prison. Possession of meth and the intent to distribute it is a class 3 felony – the sentence for such a conviction is 4 to 16 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and the possibility of a $750,000 fine.
If you are arrested in Windsor, Eaton or Erie for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, contact our experienced criminal defense attorneys for Weld County. We offer a free initial consultation.
If you find yourself accused of a drug charge such as methamphetamine possession or the intent to distribute meth in Weld County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office at (970) 916-6009. Together, we can protect your future.
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