Drug Crimes

Drug Crimes require representation by experienced counsel given the seriousness of the offenses, complex nature of the special offender statute and the collateral consequences associated with these offenses.
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Since beginning Dan’s practice, Colorado revised nearly all of its drug crime legislation. As a result of that coupled with many changes in the caselaw as it relates to drug crimes, this can be a complicated area of the law. Further, issues facing persons charged with drug crimes such as addiction, mental health, domestic violence and immigration related matters all mean that an experienced criminal defense attorney is critical to get the best results in these cases. Dan has been defending persons accused of drug crimes and advocating for results specific to the individual charged in Western Colorado for over eighteen years in both State and Federal Courts.
  • Dan has handled everything from simple possession to importation cases as well as special offender cases.
  • Dan has represented persons investigated using both State and Federal wiretapping laws.
  • Dan has successfully tried drug crime cases to juries in Western Colorado.
  • Dan has represented person accused of trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
  • Dan has successfully defended persons accused of large scale distribution of various controlled substances.
  • Dan works with his clients to find the best approach to their cases. Often this involves legal, factual and mitigation work before ever negotiating with the prosecution.

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