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When Possessing a Firearm During a Drug Crime Leads to Additional Federal Charges in Colorado
Drug charges can become much more serious if law enforcement finds a firearm during an investigation. In Boulder, having a gun while accused of making, selling, or trafficking drugs can lead to extra state or federal charges. Federal prosecutors might file firearm charges even if the weapon was not fired, shown, or used to… Read More »
PPP Loan Fraud Investigations: Federal Criminal Defense Issues
Federal investigations into Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans continue to create serious legal problems for Colorado business owners, independent contractors, and individuals who received pandemic-related financial assistance. Although the PPP was established to help businesses retain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal prosecutors have pursued criminal charges against applicants suspected of submitting false information… Read More »
Can a Colorado Police Officer Be Arrested for Misusing Flock Cameras?
Automated license plate reader systems like Flock Safety cameras help Boulder police track vehicles, find stolen cars, and investigate crimes. But these tools also raise concerns about privacy, police misconduct, and misuse of personal information. The same technology that helps find suspects can be abused to monitor ex-partners, settle personal disputes, or track people… Read More »
Can A Colorado Sex Crime Conviction Require Sex Offender Registration?
A sex crime conviction in Boulder can have lasting effects, even after jail, probation, or other penalties are over. One of the most serious is having to register as a sex offender. Colorado law requires people convicted of certain sexual offenses to register with law enforcement and keep their personal information updated. Registration can… Read More »
Federal Charges For Smuggling Drugs Through An Airport
Airport drug cases can quickly become federal matters, especially if authorities think drugs crossed an international border or were meant for distribution. If someone is stopped at Denver International Airport, they might be questioned, detained, have their luggage or devices taken, and face an investigation by federal agencies instead of just local police. The… Read More »
You Were Only The Driver. Can The DEA Charge You With Drug Trafficking?
If you are driving a car that contains illegal drugs, you could find yourself at the center of a serious criminal investigation, even if the drugs are not yours. Federal agents, including the DEA, may look into the driver as well as anyone else linked to the vehicle or suspected drug activity. However, just… Read More »
How Police Use Surveillance To Build Drug Manufacturing Cases In Colorado
If Boulder police suspect drugs are being made at a property, they often watch the location for days or weeks before making an arrest. Surveillance helps them track who comes and goes, what gets delivered, and whether the activity looks like an illegal drug operation. Police may also use tips from informants, controlled buys,… Read More »
What Happens If Police Find Drug Manufacturing Equipment In Your Garage?
If police find chemicals, lab equipment, pill presses, scales, containers, or similar items in a Boulder garage, the situation can quickly become serious. Just having this equipment does not automatically mean someone made illegal drugs. Still, Colorado law lets prosecutors file charges if they believe the evidence shows an intent to manufacture a controlled… Read More »
Fentanyl Manufacturing Charges In Denver
Fentanyl manufacturing charges in Denver can expose a person to some of the most serious drug penalties available under Colorado law. We often see these cases involve much more than an allegation that someone physically created fentanyl from raw chemicals. Colorado law uses a broad definition of manufacturing that can reach conduct involving preparing,… Read More »
Driving Without a License Charge In Boulder
Being cited for driving without a license in Boulder can raise questions about what the charge actually means and what happens next. Colorado law distinguishes between never having a valid license, driving with an expired license, failing to have a license physically available, and driving while a person’s driving privilege is suspended or revoked…. Read More »
