Colorado criminal charge
Open marijuana container in Colorado
Open marijuana container is a traffic infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-4-1305.5. As a traffic infraction, 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. § 42-4-1305.5.
Common questions about open marijuana container in Colorado
Is open marijuana container a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Open marijuana container is a traffic infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-4-1305.5.
Which Colorado statute covers open marijuana container?
Open marijuana container is governed by C.R.S. § 42-4-1305.5 (Open marijuana container - motor vehicle - prohibited - definitions).
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.