Colorado criminal charge
Cheating in Colorado
Cheating is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-106. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-106.
What is the penalty for cheating in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Cheating by licensee — Applies when the person violating the section is issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Cheating by licensee — Applies when the person violating the section is issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Cheating by licensee — Applies when the person violating the section is issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (no statutory minimum) (Cheating by non-licensee — Applies when the person violating the section is any other person not licensed under article 30 of title 44.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 750 usd (no statutory minimum) (Cheating by non-licensee — Applies when the person violating the section is any other person not licensed under article 30 of title 44.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Cheating by repeating gambling offender — Applies when the person violating the section is a repeating gambling offender.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Cheating by repeating gambling offender — Applies when the person violating the section is a repeating gambling offender.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Cheating by repeating gambling offender — Applies when the person violating the section is a repeating gambling offender.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is cheating classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheating by licensee | class 6 felony | Applies when the person violating the section is issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44. | 18-20-106(3) |
| Cheating by non-licensee | class 2 misdemeanor | Applies when the person violating the section is any other person not licensed under article 30 of title 44. | 18-20-106(3) |
| Cheating by repeating gambling offender | class 5 felony | Applies when the person violating the section is a repeating gambling offender. | 18-20-106(3) |
Common questions about cheating in Colorado
Is cheating a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: cheating ranges from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-20-106.
Cheating by licensee: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-106(3)) · Cheating by non-licensee: class 2 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-20-106(3)) · Cheating by repeating gambling offender: class 5 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-106(3))
What are the penalties for cheating in Colorado?
Penalties for cheating in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 2 misdemeanor up to a class 5 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers cheating?
Cheating is governed by C.R.S. § 18-20-106 (Cheating).
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.