Should I plead guilty to drug charges

Denver Defense Lawyers Should I plead guilty to drug charges?

We understand being charged with a drug violation is embarrassing. And it is frequently
one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Unfortunately, those charged
with a drug crime sometimes decide to quickly plead guilty in an effort to put the
incident behind them.

The Denver defense attorneys at Rosenthal & Heymann believe that is a mistake.
Our attorneys are committed to aggressively representing each client we take the
responsibility of representing. The decisions you make in the wake of a Colorado
drug charge can impact the rest of your life. We feel so strongly about the need
to fight these charges that we offer a free and confidential consultation to anyone
facing drug charges in the Denver area, including Boulder, Lakewood, Englewood and
Aurora.

The problem with quickly pleading out to a drug charge – even a minor possession
charge – is that you’ve just taken all control out of your hands and placed it with
the State of Colorado. And you’ve gotten nothing in return. All you’ve accomplished
is to do a favor to the state, which is more than happy to clear your case from
its overworked docket and accept a guilty plea for a charge it may or may not have
been able to prove.

The consequences of a drug conviction are numerous. Frequently, clients will face
more serious charges for future violations and will face stiffer penalties for conviction.
From a practical standpoint, a drug conviction will remain on your record forever
and can cause all sorts of long-term problems. Merely being forced to list a drug
conviction on every job application you fill out for the rest of your life is more
than enough reason to fight the charges.

And many times, a drug charge is the beginning of a long haul through the criminal
justice system. It is not at all uncommon for someone to spend years, or even decades,
under the control of the court system, or even behind bars, for an underlying small-time
drug charge. The requirements of probation, supervision, treatment and other court-mandated
obligations frequently trip up defendants, leading to additional criminal charges
for missing an appointment, testing positive during a drug test, associating with
convicted criminals (even family members), or failing to maintain employment acceptable
to the court. Frequently, defendants also find themselves in trouble with the law
before completing court requirements on an existing charge, thereby exposing themselves
to additional penalties for violating their probation.

Our Denver defense lawyers will carefully review your case and speak with
you about your options. In some cases, particularly for first-time offenders, alternative
sentencing options like drug court or a reduction in charges may be possible. In
other cases, we may be able to challenge evidence in your case and seek a reduction
or dismissal of the charges.

By building each case for trial, we will negotiate from a position of strength and
fight for the best outcome possible to protect your freedom, your livelihood and
your future. Contact Rosenthal & Heymann for a free and confidential appointment
to discuss your rights.

Rosenthal & Heymann – Call 303-825-2223 – Free Consultation