Colorado legal term
Gain in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Gain” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Gain” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Gain" means the direct realization of winnings; "profit" means any other realized or unrealized benefit, direct or indirect, including without limitation benefits from proprietorship, management, or unequal advantage in a series of transactions. (C.R.S. § 18-10-102)
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