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Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions in Colorado

class 2 misdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions is a class 2 misdemeanor under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-2-132.5. As a class 2 misdemeanor, 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. § 42-2-132.5.

What is the penalty for mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions in Colorado?

Penalties for Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 120 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-501
Fineup to 750 usd (no statutory minimum)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-501

Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).

Common questions about mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions in Colorado

Is mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions is a class 2 misdemeanor in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-2-132.5.

What are the penalties for mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions in Colorado?

As a class 2 misdemeanor, mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions carries up to 120 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $750 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 (offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271)).

Which Colorado statute covers mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions?

Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions is governed by C.R.S. § 42-2-132.5 (Mandatory and voluntary restricted licenses following alcohol convictions - rules).

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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.