Colorado criminal charge
Internet luring of a child in Colorado
Internet luring of a child is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-306. 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. § 18-3-306.
What is the penalty for internet luring of a child in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Internet luring of a child — base offense — Applies when the actor commits internet luring of a child as defined in subsection (1), without the aggravating intent described below.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Internet luring of a child — base offense — Applies when the actor commits internet luring of a child as defined in subsection (1), without the aggravating intent described below.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Internet luring of a child — base offense — Applies when the actor commits internet luring of a child as defined in subsection (1), without the aggravating intent described below.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 6 years (Internet luring of a child — intent to meet for sexual exploitation or contact — Applies when the luring is committed with the intent to meet the minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual exploitation as defined in section 18-6-403 or sexual contact as defined in section 18-3-401.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Internet luring of a child — intent to meet for sexual exploitation or contact — Applies when the luring is committed with the intent to meet the minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual exploitation as defined in section 18-6-403 or sexual contact as defined in section 18-3-401.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Internet luring of a child — intent to meet for sexual exploitation or contact — Applies when the luring is committed with the intent to meet the minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual exploitation as defined in section 18-6-403 or sexual contact as defined in section 18-3-401.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is internet luring of a child classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet luring of a child — base offense | class 5 felony | Applies when the actor commits internet luring of a child as defined in subsection (1), without the aggravating intent described below. | 18-3-306(3) |
| Internet luring of a child — intent to meet for sexual exploitation or contact | class 4 felony | Applies when the luring is committed with the intent to meet the minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual exploitation as defined in section 18-6-403 or sexual contact as defined in section 18-3-401. | 18-3-306(3) |
Common questions about internet luring of a child in Colorado
Is internet luring of a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: internet luring of a child ranges from a class 5 felony to a class 4 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-3-306.
Internet luring of a child — base offense: class 5 felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-306(3)) · Internet luring of a child — intent to meet for sexual exploitation or contact: class 4 felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-306(3))
What are the penalties for internet luring of a child in Colorado?
Penalties for internet luring of a child in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 5 felony up to a class 4 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 internet luring of a child?
Internet luring of a child is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-306 (Internet luring of a child).
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.