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False statement on application in Colorado

class 5 felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

False statement on application is a class 5 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-104. 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. § 18-20-104.

What is the penalty for false statement on application in Colorado?

Penalties for False statement on application
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison1 years to 3 yearspresumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Fine1000 usd to 100000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Parole / supervision2 years to 2 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401

Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.

Common questions about false statement on application in Colorado

Is false statement on application a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

False statement on application is a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-20-104.

What are the penalties for false statement on application in Colorado?

As a class 5 felony, false statement on application 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 false statement on application?

False statement on application is governed by C.R.S. § 18-20-104 (False statement on application - violations of rules or provisions of article 30 of title 44 as felony).

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.