Colorado criminal charge
Use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices in Colorado
Use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices is a class 6 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-109. As a class 6 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. § 18-20-109.
What is the penalty for use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
Common questions about use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices in Colorado
Is use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices is a class 6 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-20-109.
What are the penalties for use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices in Colorado?
As a class 6 felony, use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices carries 12 months to 18 months of incarceration and a fine of $1,000 to $100,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).
Which Colorado statute covers use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices?
Use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices is governed by C.R.S. § 18-20-109 (Use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices - possession of certain unlawful devices, equipment, products, or materials).
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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.