Colorado legal term
Violent crime in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Violent crime” 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 “Violent crime” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Violent crime" means a felony enumerated as a crime of violence pursuant to section 18-1.3-406 or a felony involving a weapon or firearm. (C.R.S. § 18-22-102)
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