Colorado criminal charge
Pandering of a child in Colorado
Pandering of a child is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-7-403. 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. § 18-7-403.
What is the penalty for pandering of a child in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 8 years to 24 years (Pandering of a child — inducement by menacing or criminal intimidation — Applies when a person induces a child by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(a).) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 5000 usd to 1000000 usd (Pandering of a child — inducement by menacing or criminal intimidation — Applies when a person induces a child by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(a).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Pandering of a child — inducement by menacing or criminal intimidation — Applies when a person induces a child by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(a).; mandatory parole (5 years if crime of violence)) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 12 years (Pandering of a child — arranging prostitution situation — Applies when a person knowingly arranges or offers to arrange a situation in which a child may practice prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(b).) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 3000 usd to 750000 usd (Pandering of a child — arranging prostitution situation — Applies when a person knowingly arranges or offers to arrange a situation in which a child may practice prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(b).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Pandering of a child — arranging prostitution situation — Applies when a person knowingly arranges or offers to arrange a situation in which a child may practice prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(b).; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is pandering of a child classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandering of a child — inducement by menacing or criminal intimidation | class 2 felony | Applies when a person induces a child by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(a). | 18-7-403(2) |
| Pandering of a child — arranging prostitution situation | class 3 felony | Applies when a person knowingly arranges or offers to arrange a situation in which a child may practice prostitution, as described in subsection (1)(b). | 18-7-403(2) |
Common questions about pandering of a child in Colorado
Is pandering of a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: pandering of a child ranges from a class 3 felony to a class 2 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-7-403.
Pandering of a child — inducement by menacing or criminal intimidation: class 2 felony (C.R.S. § 18-7-403(2)) · Pandering of a child — arranging prostitution situation: class 3 felony (C.R.S. § 18-7-403(2))
What are the penalties for pandering of a child in Colorado?
Penalties for pandering of a child in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 3 felony up to a class 2 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 pandering of a child?
Pandering of a child is governed by C.R.S. § 18-7-403 (Pandering 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.