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Grande Law is a boutique criminal defense and personal injury law firm with offices in Miami, FL and Steamboat Springs, CO. Founded by managing partners Stacy Marczak-Grande and Danny Grande, they bring over 40 years of combined legal experience across criminal defense, family law, personal injury, civil litigation, and property damage claims.
What separates Grande Law from larger firms is straightforward: when you call, Stacy or Danny picks up. Not an AI, not an assistant, not a paralegal. That 24/7 direct attorney access is not a marketing line, it is how the firm operates every day.
Colorado splits drug charges into two broad categories, misdemeanors and felonies, based on the substance involved, the amount, and whether it is a repeat offense. In 2022, Colorado lowered the felony threshold for fentanyl to just one gram of any substance containing it, a change that catches many people off guard since a single pressed pill can weigh well over that amount. Steamboat Springs sees a wide mix of drug cases because of its mountain-town setting: seasonal resort workers, out-of-state visitors unfamiliar with Colorado law, and confusion over what is still illegal even though marijuana is legal for adults 21 and older. No matter the circumstances of your arrest, Grande Law handles the full range of drug charges in Routt County.
It is illegal to possess a controlled substance without a valid prescription, and even a small amount can lead to serious consequences. We examine how the drugs were found and whether every step of the search and arrest followed the law.
Selling, transporting, or possessing drugs with intent to distribute carries some of the harshest penalties in Colorado’s drug code. We scrutinize the evidence prosecutors use to argue intent, from packaging and scales to communications and cash.
Producing a controlled substance, including growing marijuana beyond the legal plant limit or running a clandestine lab, is treated as a serious felony. We challenge how the operation was discovered and whether the evidence against you holds up.
Items as ordinary as rolling papers, syringes, or scales can support a paraphernalia charge when linked to illegal drug use. These charges often accompany a possession case, and we address both together.
Legal marijuana use in Colorado comes with real limits: possession over 2 ounces, unlicensed sales, and providing marijuana to a minor remain criminal offenses. We help clients who assumed legalization covered more than it actually does.
Colorado charges fentanyl cases based on the total weight of the pill or substance, so even a small stash of counterfeit pills can cross the one-gram felony threshold. If you genuinely did not know the substance contained fentanyl, Colorado law allows a defense that can reduce the charge to a misdemeanor, and we build that defense around the search, the lab results, and what you actually knew at the time.
Drug cases that cross state lines, involve larger quantities, or draw federal attention can be prosecuted in federal court instead of state court, with different rules and steeper mandatory minimums. Grande Law is licensed in federal court and defends clients at both levels.
When you call Grande Law, Stacy or Danny answers personally, day or night. There is no receptionist, no AI, and no assistant standing between you and the attorney handling your case.
Stacy Marczak-Grande and Danny Grande bring decades of courtroom and negotiation experience to every drug case. That depth means they have seen the tactics prosecutors use and know how to counter them.
Grande Law has represented over 5,000 clients and recovered more than $50 million for clients over the last 10 years. Results like that come from preparation, not luck.
Grande Law is licensed in Florida, Colorado, and Illinois, including federal courts. If your drug case touches federal jurisdiction or crosses state lines, you do not need a second firm.
You are not a file number here. Your case gets direct attention from the attorney handling it, from the first call through resolution.
Grande Law is a three-year Routt County Humane Society sponsor and five-year STARS jacket sponsor. This is home, not just a service area.
Every drug case is different. These results reflect the level of preparation and advocacy Grande Law brings to every matter.
Results depend on the specific facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case.
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Call or come in and speak directly with Stacy or Danny from the start. Available 24/7, we go over the charges, what you are facing, and what your options look like.
We are with you at your first court appearance at Routt County Combined Court, 1955 Shield Drive in Steamboat Springs, whether that is a bond hearing or an advisement. Having a defense attorney present at this stage can affect your release conditions and set the tone for the entire case.
We dig into police reports, lab results, chain of custody records, and everything the prosecution has. We look for search and seizure problems, testing errors, and other procedural issues that can weaken the case against you.
After reviewing the evidence, we sit down with you and lay out the realistic paths forward, including whether diversion, a negotiated plea, or trial gives you the better outcome.
Whether the case resolves through a dismissed charge, a diversion program, a negotiated plea, or a jury verdict, we see it through to the end and explain what the outcome means for your record and your future.
“I had an excellent experience with Grande Law. From the very first consultation, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about my case. They kept me informed every step of the way and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.”
“Grande Law is very professional and trustworthy to my needs and feelings during my time of troubles. Stacy was very knowledgeable about what she was doing and guiding me to victory. Thanks a million.”
“If you’re looking for someone who will get the job done right, you’ve come to the right place. Stacy’s professionalism and reliability made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Look no further, Grande Law is truly the best!”
Common questions about drug crime charges in Colorado and how we work.
Adults 21 and older can legally possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana for personal use in Colorado, but real limits still apply. Possession above that amount, unlicensed distribution, or providing marijuana to a minor remain criminal offenses, and driving under its influence can still lead to charges.
Most first-time simple possession charges in Colorado are drug misdemeanors, carrying up to 180 days in jail and a fine. Drug felonies carry prison time, longer probation, and a permanent felony record, and whether a charge is filed as one or the other depends on the substance, the amount, and prior offenses.
Many Colorado drug convictions become eligible for record sealing after a waiting period, though the timeline depends on whether the offense was a misdemeanor or felony. Charges that were dismissed or resulted in an acquittal can often be sealed immediately, which is one reason fighting the charge from the start matters so much.
Colorado prosecutors must prove you knowingly possessed the substance, and proximity alone is not automatically enough for a conviction. Cases involving shared vehicles, rental properties, or multiple occupants often come down to whose belongings the drugs were found near and what the evidence shows about knowledge and control.
Colorado law applies the same way to residents and visitors, so an out-of-state tourist or seasonal worker faces the same charges and penalties as a local resident for the same offense. Visitors do face practical complications though, including returning home before a case resolves, which makes having an attorney who can appear on their behalf especially important.
Police generally need a warrant, your consent, or a recognized exception, such as evidence in plain view, to search your vehicle, hotel room, or rental. If a search violated your Fourth Amendment rights, any drugs found may be suppressed and excluded from the case.
Certain drug convictions, including simple possession in some circumstances, can trigger immigration consequences ranging from visa denial to deportation for non-citizens. Even citizens can face travel restrictions to some countries with a drug record on file, so we factor these consequences into the defense strategy from the beginning.
Not necessarily. Colorado initially charges based on the total weight of the pill or mixture, so a counterfeit pill over one gram can trigger a felony even if the fentanyl inside is only a trace amount. But Colorado law includes a “reasonable mistake of fact” defense: if you can show you genuinely didn’t know the substance contained fentanyl, the charge can be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor. A 2026 statewide ballot measure could eliminate this defense, so the law here may tighten depending on the outcome of that vote.
Colorado treats many first-time and low-level drug offenses as public health matters rather than pure criminal ones, and diversion, deferred judgment, and drug court are realistic outcomes for many defendants. Eligibility depends on the charge and criminal history, and we evaluate this option at the start of every drug case.
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Stacy Marczak-Grande is based in Steamboat Springs and practices in Routt County courts. When you need a drug crime lawyer who is actually here, Grande Law is your firm.
941 Lincoln Ave Suite 200-E1-F, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Stacy is locally rooted in the Steamboat Springs community and knows these courts.