Colorado criminal charge
Conspiracy in Colorado
Conspiracy is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-2-201. 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. § 18-2-201.
What is the penalty for conspiracy in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Conspiracy to commit a felony (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty) — Applies when a person conspires to commit a felony defined outside title 18 for which no conspiracy penalty is specifically provided.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $1,000 to $100,000 (Conspiracy to commit a felony (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty) — Applies when a person conspires to commit a felony defined outside title 18 for which no conspiracy penalty is specifically provided.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Conspiracy to commit a felony (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty) — Applies when a person conspires to commit a felony defined outside title 18 for which no conspiracy penalty is specifically provided.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (Conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty) — Applies when a person conspires to commit a misdemeanor defined outside title 18 for which no conspiracy penalty is specifically provided.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty) — Applies when a person conspires to commit a misdemeanor defined outside title 18 for which no conspiracy penalty is specifically provided.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is conspiracy classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conspiracy to commit a felony (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty) | Class 6 Felony | Applies when a person conspires to commit a felony defined outside title 18 for which no conspiracy penalty is specifically provided. | 18-2-201(5) |
| Conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty) | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when a person conspires to commit a misdemeanor defined outside title 18 for which no conspiracy penalty is specifically provided. | 18-2-201(5) |
Common questions about conspiracy in Colorado
Is conspiracy a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: conspiracy ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-2-201.
Conspiracy to commit a felony (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty): Class 6 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-2-201(5)) · Conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor (outside Title 18, no specific conspiracy penalty): Class 2 Misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-2-201(5))
What are the penalties for conspiracy in Colorado?
Penalties for conspiracy in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a Class 2 Misdemeanor up to a Class 6 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 conspiracy?
Conspiracy is governed by C.R.S. § 18-2-201 (Conspiracy).
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.