Colorado criminal charge
Authorized possession of controlled substances in Colorado
Authorized possession of controlled substances is a drug petty offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-413. As a drug petty offense, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Colorado sets for that offense class. Colorado sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-413.
Common questions about authorized possession of controlled substances in Colorado
Is authorized possession of controlled substances a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Authorized possession of controlled substances is a drug petty offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-18-413.
Which Colorado statute covers authorized possession of controlled substances?
Authorized possession of controlled substances is governed by C.R.S. § 18-18-413 (Authorized possession of controlled substances).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.