Being accused of a drug charge can be terrifying.  Some people have been swept up in the opioid addiction crises or have a chemical dependency on some other substance.  Others have led an otherwise completely law abiding life but are now facing the prospect of a mandatory prison sentence due to a new possession charge. 

There Are Many Different Possible Outcomes

Depending on what the charge is, there are many different things that can happen in a drug case.  In drug possession cases, weight enhancers or other things can require that a judge impose a mandatory range of prison.  In other cases, a judge is required to impose a treatment based sentence and "exhaust" treatment options before imposing a prison sentence.  Non-prison sentencing options available include deferred prosecution, deferred sentencing, probation, community corrections, or drug court. 

Having a lawyer that understands the unique penalties for each of these crimes is critical.  We understand how to deal with all possible drug charges and obtain the best result possible.  

Suppression Issues

Many times, the most critical issue in a drug case is not the jury trial but the suppression issues.  Drug cases almost always involve searches and seizures in one way or another.  Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article 2, Section 7 of the Colorado Constitution, all people have a right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.  But what does that mean?  No two cases are the same.  There have been thousands of opinions issued by Colorado and federal appellate courts on search and seizure issues analyzing many different search and seizure issues.  Some of the more common search and seizure issues in a drug case might include:
  • Whether an affidavit in support of a search warrant was lawfully executed;
  • Whether police deviated from the scope of a search authorized in a search warrant;
  • Whether a traffic stop was conducted lawfully;
  • Whether consent for a search was obtained;
  • Whether police deviated from the scope of consent obtained;
  • Whether a search of a cell phone was conducted lawfully;
  • Whether a GPS unit attached to a car was attached lawfully;
  • Whether a wiretap was conducted lawfully.
Mr. Merson has conducted thousands of suppression hearings and litigated these issues many different times.  He has also written appeals concerning suppression issues on several different occasions.  Do not go into the courtroom on a drug case without an advocate that understands the importance of litigating suppression issues. 

Is It An Addiction Issue?

Nobody's family is immune from addiction issues and anybody who has anyone who has experience knows that this is truly a disease.  When a person has a severe addiction issue, crafting a resolution that allows someone to enroll in treatment and move forward with their life is the best possible thing that can happen in a case.  

You Will Need An Experienced Advocate

If you have been accused of a drug charge, the consequences can be life altering and drastic.  Do not go into the fight without an experienced advocate.  Choosing an experienced lawyer is the best decision you can make early on in your case.  If you have been accused of a drug charge in Longmont, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Berthoud, Lyons, Mead, Niwot, or Dacono, contact Merson Law Office to schedule a free consultation. Call our office or fill out the form here.  ​​​
Merson Law Office, LLC
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Longmont, Colorado 80501
(970) 219-2923 or (303) 776-3511​
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