Colorado criminal charge
Fraudulent acts in Colorado
Fraudulent acts is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-107. 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. § 18-20-107.
What is the penalty for fraudulent acts in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Fraudulent acts — committed by licensee — Any person issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 who violates any provision of this section commits this offense.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Fraudulent acts — committed by licensee — Any person issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 who violates any provision of this section commits this offense.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Fraudulent acts — committed by licensee — Any person issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 who violates any provision of this section commits this offense.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (no statutory minimum) (Fraudulent acts — committed by non-licensee — Any person other than a licensee who violates any provision of this section commits this offense.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 750 usd (no statutory minimum) (Fraudulent acts — committed by non-licensee — Any person other than a licensee who violates any provision of this section commits this offense.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Fraudulent acts — repeating gambling offender — If the person who violates any provision of this section is a repeating gambling offender, the offense is elevated to this classification.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Fraudulent acts — repeating gambling offender — If the person who violates any provision of this section is a repeating gambling offender, the offense is elevated to this classification.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Fraudulent acts — repeating gambling offender — If the person who violates any provision of this section is a repeating gambling offender, the offense is elevated to this classification.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is fraudulent acts classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent acts — committed by licensee | class 6 felony | Any person issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 who violates any provision of this section commits this offense. | 18-20-107(2) |
| Fraudulent acts — committed by non-licensee | class 2 misdemeanor | Any person other than a licensee who violates any provision of this section commits this offense. | 18-20-107(2) |
| Fraudulent acts — repeating gambling offender | class 5 felony | If the person who violates any provision of this section is a repeating gambling offender, the offense is elevated to this classification. | 18-20-107(2) |
Common questions about fraudulent acts in Colorado
Is fraudulent acts a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: fraudulent acts ranges from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-20-107.
Fraudulent acts — committed by licensee: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-107(2)) · Fraudulent acts — committed by non-licensee: class 2 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-20-107(2)) · Fraudulent acts — repeating gambling offender: class 5 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-107(2))
What are the penalties for fraudulent acts in Colorado?
Penalties for fraudulent acts in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 2 misdemeanor up to a class 5 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 fraudulent acts?
Fraudulent acts is governed by C.R.S. § 18-20-107 (Fraudulent acts).
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.