Defending Against Police Informant Testimony
April 18, 2025
A recent drug bust in Colorado Springs uncovered a huge stash of heroin and methamphetamine worth millions. This bust will come with heavy penalties for the offenders.
In the recent sting operation, the Metro Vice Narcotics and Intelligence Unit seized almost 11 pounds of heroin, valued at $2.4 million on the streets. They also seized over 38 pounds of methamphetamine, which is valued at $6.3 million on the streets. A stash of firearms, two grams of cocaine and $24,000 in [...]
If you are facing drug charges in Colorado, you have several options when putting together your defense. Which strategy to use will depend upon the facts of your specific situation – something a knowledgeable criminal lawyer will be able to help you with.
That being said, knowing the various potential defenses that may be able to help you can be valuable. Because of that, in this post we are going to cover a number of common defenses to drug charges [...]
While the country’s attention has shifted in recent months from events like Black Lives Matter protests to major goings-on inside the White House and Congress, the fight to end oppression of black people is not over.
The road to equality is filled with roadblocks, especially ones that concern our criminal justice system. If you consider the evidence, it is very hard to deny the fact that black people are being treated unfairly by this system.
Still not convinced? Look at [...]
These days, when you read about drug crimes in Colorado, you’ve probably come to expect that they are concerning one drug in particular: marijuana.
Since the legalization of marijuana, Colorado has experienced decreases in some marijuana-related crimes, but also increased domestic trafficking and conflicts with neighboring states frustrated by the law.
But by focusing on marijuana, we may be ignoring other drugs in Colorado. The ones that are still completely illegal.
And the use of these drugs is quickly increasing [...]
As one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, the country has been looking to Colorado to see what effect legalization would have on our crime rates, incarceration rates, and overall functioning as a state. Among the many studies and reports taken in the few short years since the legalization of marijuana, one in particular looks at the rate of violent crimes in Denver.
According to drugpolicy.org, Denver saw a 2.2% decrease in all violent crimes in the first [...]
Being accused of a crime is a serious matter that can turn your life upside down in an instant. You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of your next move, and worried about what the future holds. These feelings are completely valid—criminal charges are often complex, high-stakes, and may come with harsh consequences. In cases where police informant testimony is a key factor, the situation can become even more challenging. The reliability and credibility of informant witnesses can be questioned, and [...]
Field drug tests are often treated as if they’re definitive. You’re told the results came back positive, and that’s that. But if you’ve been charged in Colorado based on one of these tests, there’s a good chance the results don’t tell the whole story.
You need a Denver, Colorado drug crimes defense lawyer who’ll ask hard questions, examine the smallest details, and challenge assumptions that prosecutors would rather leave untouched. We take that work seriously at the Law Office of [...]
No one wakes up expecting to be charged with vehicular homicide. One moment you’re driving—then everything changes. Lights, sirens, questions you don’t know how to answer. And just like that, you’re being treated like a criminal.
This isn’t something you prepared for. You may be grieving, confused, or still trying to understand what actually happened. Meanwhile, the legal system is already moving forward without waiting for you to catch up.
This guide is here to walk you through what this [...]