Colorado criminal charge
Treason in Colorado
Treason is a class 1 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-11-101. As a class 1 felony, 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. § 18-11-101.
What is the penalty for treason in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | life imprisonment | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses charged on/after 2020-07-01 (death penalty repealed, SB20-100).
Common questions about treason in Colorado
Is treason a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Treason is a class 1 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-11-101.
What are the penalties for treason in Colorado?
As a class 1 felony, treason carries life imprisonment of incarceration under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses charged on/after 2020-07-01 (death penalty repealed, SB20-100)).
Which Colorado statute covers treason?
Treason is governed by C.R.S. § 18-11-101 (Treason).
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.