Colorado criminal charge
Criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device in Colorado
Criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-5-705. 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. § 18-5-705.
What is the penalty for criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Possession of a single blank financial transaction device — Applies when a person possesses one blank financial transaction device.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $1,000 to $100,000 (Possession of a single blank financial transaction device — Applies when a person possesses one blank financial transaction device.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Possession of a single blank financial transaction device — Applies when a person possesses one blank financial transaction device.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Possession of two or more blank financial transaction devices — Applies when a person possesses two or more blank financial transaction devices.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $1,000 to $100,000 (Possession of two or more blank financial transaction devices — Applies when a person possesses two or more blank financial transaction devices.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Possession of two or more blank financial transaction devices — Applies when a person possesses two or more blank financial transaction devices.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Delivery, circulation, or sale of one blank financial transaction device — Applies when a person delivers, circulates, or sells one blank financial transaction device.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $1,000 to $100,000 (Delivery, circulation, or sale of one blank financial transaction device — Applies when a person delivers, circulates, or sells one blank financial transaction device.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Delivery, circulation, or sale of one blank financial transaction device — Applies when a person delivers, circulates, or sells one blank financial transaction device.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 12 years (Delivery, circulation, or sale of two or more blank financial transaction devices — Applies when a person delivers, circulates, or sells two or more blank financial transaction devices.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $3,000 to $750,000 (Delivery, circulation, or sale of two or more blank financial transaction devices — Applies when a person delivers, circulates, or sells two or more blank financial transaction devices.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Delivery, circulation, or sale of two or more blank financial transaction devices — Applies when a person delivers, circulates, or sells two or more blank financial transaction devices.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of a single blank financial transaction device | Class 6 Felony | Applies when a person possesses one blank financial transaction device. | 18-5-705(2) |
| Possession of two or more blank financial transaction devices | Class 5 Felony | Applies when a person possesses two or more blank financial transaction devices. | 18-5-705(3) |
| Delivery, circulation, or sale of one blank financial transaction device | Class 5 Felony | Applies when a person delivers, circulates, or sells one blank financial transaction device. | 18-5-705(4) |
| Delivery, circulation, or sale of two or more blank financial transaction devices | Class 3 Felony | Applies when a person delivers, circulates, or sells two or more blank financial transaction devices. | 18-5-705(5) |
Common questions about criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device in Colorado
Is criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 3 Felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-5-705.
Possession of a single blank financial transaction device: Class 6 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-5-705(2)) · Possession of two or more blank financial transaction devices: Class 5 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-5-705(3)) · Delivery, circulation, or sale of one blank financial transaction device: Class 5 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-5-705(4)) · Delivery, circulation, or sale of two or more blank financial transaction devices: Class 3 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-5-705(5))
What are the penalties for criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device in Colorado?
Penalties for criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a Class 6 Felony up to a Class 3 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 criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device?
Criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device is governed by C.R.S. § 18-5-705 (Criminal possession or sale of a blank financial transaction device).
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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.