Colorado criminal charge
Cheating game and devices in Colorado
Cheating game and devices is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-110. 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. § 18-20-110.
What is the penalty for cheating game and devices in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Cheating game and devices — standard offense — Applies when a person violates any provision of this section and is not a repeating gambling offender.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Cheating game and devices — standard offense — Applies when a person violates any provision of this section and is not a repeating gambling offender.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Cheating game and devices — standard offense — Applies when a person violates any provision of this section and is not a repeating gambling offender.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Cheating game and devices — repeating gambling offender — Applies when the person violating any provision of this section is a repeating gambling offender.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Cheating game and devices — repeating gambling offender — Applies when the person violating any provision of this section is a repeating gambling offender.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Cheating game and devices — repeating gambling offender — Applies when the person violating any provision of this 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 game and devices classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheating game and devices — standard offense | class 6 felony | Applies when a person violates any provision of this section and is not a repeating gambling offender. | 18-20-110(2) |
| Cheating game and devices — repeating gambling offender | class 5 felony | Applies when the person violating any provision of this section is a repeating gambling offender. | 18-20-110(2) |
Common questions about cheating game and devices in Colorado
Is cheating game and devices a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: cheating game and devices ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-20-110.
Cheating game and devices — standard offense: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-110(2)) · Cheating game and devices — repeating gambling offender: class 5 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-110(2))
What are the penalties for cheating game and devices in Colorado?
Penalties for cheating game and devices in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 6 felony up to a class 5 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers cheating game and devices?
Cheating game and devices is governed by C.R.S. § 18-20-110 (Cheating game and devices).
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.