Sometimes, people make it too easy for police to make an arrest by giving themselves away. According to the news, a home owner was arrested after posting a bright pink note on her door warning about snitches. Apparently, the note on the door read “Due to snitches everyone entering my home is subject to being searched. All cell phones and drinks will be left outside!! If you're not a snitch, it won't offend you if I search you!” Deputies believed drugs were being sold at the residence, so they conducted a search of the home. The search revealed heroin and methamphetamine, along with other unknown substances believed to be narcotics. In Denver and across Colorado, the home owner could face charges of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, C.R.S. 18-18-403.5.

Facing drug possession charges?

Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance Arapahoe County Attorney | Definition of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance

In Arapahoe County and across Colorado, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance charges occur whenever you knowingly possess a controlled substance. If you possess any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any quantity of flunitrazepam, ketamine, cathinones, or a schedule I or schedule II controlled substance in Colorado, you can face level 4 drug felony (DF4) charges. A level 4 drug felony conviction can result in a prison sentence of up to two years.

Schedule I Controlled Substances in Douglas County: Heroin is a Schedule I Controlled Substance

Schedule I substances in Douglas and Jefferson County are substances that have high potential for abuse, that have no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and that lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision.  Schedule I substances include multiple controlled substances, including Heroin and other narcotics. Because the home owner was in possession of Heroin and other substances believed to be narcotics, she could face criminal charges for unlawfully possessing Schedule I controlled substances.

Schedule II Controlled Substances in Adams County: Meth is a Schedule II Substance

Schedule II substances are substances that have high potential for abuse, that have currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions, and where the abuse of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Schedule II substances include a variety of controlled substances in Adams County, including Methamphetamine and other narcotics. The home owner was also in possession of Meth and other narcotics, which would also lead to level 4 drug felony charges.

Constitutional Rights Sometimes Violated in Jefferson County

Sometimes, police and sheriffs violate your 4th Amendment rights in Jefferson County and across Colorado when they suspect you are in possession of illegal controlled substances. If they enter your home without a search warrant and find drugs or evidence you are selling or distributing the drugs, prosecutors cannot use that evidence against you because of your Fourth Amendment rights. In other words, if police illegally search your home, any evidence they find must be suppressed in a court of law. If you are facing criminal charges for Heroin or Methamphetamine possession and you believe police illegally searched your home or residence, contact the best drug possession lawyers at the O'Malley Law Office. Our full-time criminal defense lawyers will work hard to protect you and your future from the crippling consequences of a Heroin or Meth possession conviction in Colorado. You need an affordable criminal defense attorney who shares the same values as you, who can defend you in court, and who can help you begin drug rehabilitation with one of many providers we know. Call our office today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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If you're facing charges of Heroin or Meth possession in Colorado, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, call the top criminal defense lawyers at the O'Malley Law Office today at 303-830-0880 for a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.Request a Free Consultation

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