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Drug Distribution / Sales

Manufacturing, dispensing, selling, or distributing a controlled substance.

Frequently asked questions

How are Drug Distribution / Sales cases handled in the Combined Court?

Drug Distribution / Sales cases in Aurora are handled by the Arapahoe County Combined Court, which sits in the 18th Judicial District. As a combined court, it hears both county-court and district-court matters.

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What are we actually looking at for prison time if this doesn't go well?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "A Level 1 felony could be punishable by up to 32 years in prison and $1 million in fines."

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What judicial district covers Drug Distribution / Sales cases?

Adams County falls within the 17th Judicial District, and Drug Distribution / Sales cases there are heard in the Adams County Justice Center.

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Where are Drug Distribution / Sales cases heard?

Drug Distribution / Sales cases connected to Adams County are heard in the Adams County Justice Center, part of the 17th Judicial District.

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Which court hears Drug Distribution / Sales charges, the county court or the district court?

In Denver County, Drug Distribution / Sales charges are handled through the Denver County Court & District Court, part of the 2nd Judicial District. Misdemeanor-level matters are heard on the county-court side and felony-level matters on the district-court side of the same courthouse.

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Who prosecutes Drug Distribution / Sales charges?

Drug Distribution / Sales charges in Adams County are prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District.

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Penalties

  • Drug Felony Penalties
  • Level 1 Drug FelonyUp to 32 years
  • Level 1 Drug MisdemeanorUp to 18 months jail · Up to $5,000
  • Level 2 Drug Felony
  • Level 3 Drug Felony2–4 years in prison; up to 1 year parole · $2,000–$500,000
  • Level 4 Drug Felony6 months to 1 year jail; up to 2 years probation · Up to $100,000
  • Mandatory Parole

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