Colorado criminal charge
Criminally negligent homicide in Colorado
Criminally negligent homicide is a class 5 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-105. As a class 5 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. § 18-3-105.
What is the penalty for criminally negligent homicide in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
Common questions about criminally negligent homicide in Colorado
Is criminally negligent homicide a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
What are the penalties for criminally negligent homicide in Colorado?
As a class 5 felony, criminally negligent homicide carries 1 years to 3 years of incarceration and a fine of $1,000 to $100,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).
Which Colorado statute covers criminally negligent homicide?
Criminally negligent homicide is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-105 (Criminally negligent homicide).
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.