Colorado criminal charge
Pandering in Colorado
Pandering is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-7-203. 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. § 18-7-203.
What is the penalty for pandering in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Pandering by inducement through menacing or criminal intimidation — Applies when a person induces another by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(a).) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $1,000 to $100,000 (Pandering by inducement through menacing or criminal intimidation — Applies when a person induces another by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(a).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Pandering by inducement through menacing or criminal intimidation — Applies when a person induces another by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(a).; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (Pandering by arranging a situation for prostitution — Applies when a person knowingly arranges or offers to arrange a situation in which a person may practice prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(b).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Pandering by arranging a situation for prostitution — Applies when a person knowingly arranges or offers to arrange a situation in which a person may practice prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(b).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is pandering classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandering by inducement through menacing or criminal intimidation | Class 5 Felony | Applies when a person induces another by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(a). | 18-7-203(2)(a) |
| Pandering by arranging a situation for prostitution | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when a person knowingly arranges or offers to arrange a situation in which a person may practice prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(b). | 18-7-203(2)(b) |
Common questions about pandering in Colorado
Is pandering a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: pandering ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 5 Felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-7-203.
Pandering by inducement through menacing or criminal intimidation: Class 5 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-7-203(2)(a)) · Pandering by arranging a situation for prostitution: Class 2 Misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-7-203(2)(b))
What are the penalties for pandering in Colorado?
Penalties for pandering 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 pandering?
Pandering is governed by C.R.S. § 18-7-203 (Pandering).
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.