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Drug Distribution / Sales defense in Denver County, Colorado

Court: Denver County Court & District Court, Denver. Prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office. 2nd Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Denver.

About this charge

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

About Denver County courts

Court: Denver County Court & District Court, Denver. Prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office. 2nd Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Denver.

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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Frequently asked questions

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 Denver County are prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers Drug Distribution / Sales cases?

Denver County falls within the 2nd Judicial District, and Drug Distribution / Sales cases there are heard in the Denver County Court & District Court.

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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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