Colorado criminal charge
Permitting unauthorized person to drive in Colorado
Permitting unauthorized person to drive is a traffic infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-2-140. 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. § 42-2-140.
Common questions about permitting unauthorized person to drive in Colorado
Is permitting unauthorized person to drive a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Permitting unauthorized person to drive is a traffic infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-2-140.
Which Colorado statute covers permitting unauthorized person to drive?
Permitting unauthorized person to drive is governed by C.R.S. § 42-2-140 (Permitting unauthorized person to drive).
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.