Colorado criminal charge
Criminal penalties in Colorado
Criminal penalties is a class 2 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-17-105. As a class 2 felony, 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. § 18-17-105.
What is the penalty for criminal penalties in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 8 years to 24 years | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 5000 usd to 1000000 usd | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (mandatory parole (5 years if crime of violence)) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
Common questions about criminal penalties in Colorado
Is criminal penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Criminal penalties is a class 2 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-17-105.
What are the penalties for criminal penalties in Colorado?
As a class 2 felony, criminal penalties carries 8 years to 24 years of incarceration and a fine of $5,000 to $1,000,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).
Which Colorado statute covers criminal penalties?
Criminal penalties is governed by C.R.S. § 18-17-105 (Criminal penalties).
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.