Earlier this fall, a woman was pulled over after police learned that the car she was driving was stolen. Unbeknownst to the police, the woman had meth in the car and took it with her after she was arrested for motor vehicle theft. It was discovered on her person later at the police station. Her hiding spot of choice? Her belly button. The woman was charged with Possession of a Schedule II Drug as well as the motor vehicle theft and other traffic offenses. Drug charges are common throughout Weld, Morgan and Logan County. Drug offenses are divided into different schedules which determine the level of offense and sentence.
What is a Schedule II Drug (C.R.S. 18-18-204) in Greeley and Weld County?
Methamphetamine is a schedule II drug. Schedule II drugs have a potential for abuse which may lead to “severe psychological or physical dependence,” and are accepted for medical use, but have severe restrictions. Possession of methamphetamine ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 4 felony. The severity of the offense depends on the amount of meth in your possession. Because the average human belly button isn’t capable of storing large amounts of drugs, the woman was mostly likely charged with a class 6 felony. She could be sentenced to the Colorado Department of Corrections for six months to 3 years.
Meth is Highly Addictive: One of Our Criminal Lawyers Can Help
Meth is very addictive and destructive. The woman who hid the meth in her naval hopefully will receive the help she needs. Here at the O’Malley Law Office, we want to help you with your drug addiction as well as offer legal aid. We understand that sitting in prison will not help with your recovery, so we work hard so you can get the help you need. We encourage our clients to get into drug abuse treatment as soon as possible: Courts are much more likely to look favorably on your case if you are taking action to recover. We have a network of treatment providers throughout Weld, Morgan and Washington County who we work with on a regular basis. Colorado is strict when it comes to drug crimes. Our criminal defense attorneys have a thorough understanding of the rules related to substance abuse, and we have over 20 years of experience. We know what judges want to see and we will help you get the best outcome possible in your case.