Criminal Penalties in Colorado
In Colorado there are three categories of criminal charges: petty offenses, misdemeanor offenses, and felony offenses.
Petty Offenses in Colorado – Laws & Penalties:
Petty offenses are the least serious of criminal charges, but still carry the potential for jail time and a mark on your criminal record.
Class 1 Petty offenses carry a potential sentence of 6 months in jail and fines up to $500.
Class 2 Petty offenses are sentenced according to the charge. This means that if you are charged with a Class 2 petty offense, the law concerning that particular offense will dictate your sentence. Maximum punishments are typically less than that of class 1 petty offenses.
Colorado Misdemeanor Offenses:
Slightly more serious than petty offenses, misdemeanors bring longer jail terms and heftier fines.
| Misdemeanor Classifications | Penalties – Fines | Penalties – Jail |
| Class 1 Misdemeanor | $500- $5,000 | 6- 24 months |
| Class 2 Misdemeanor | $250- $1,000 | 3 months- 1 year |
| Class 3 Misdemeanor | $50 - $750 | Up to 6 months |
Colorado Felony Offenses:
Felonies are the most serious of criminal offenses. Under Colorado law, felonies carry serious prison terms and fines.
| Felony Classifications | Penalties – Fines | Penalties – Imprisonment |
| Class 1 Felony | Up to $1 million | Life Sentence- Death Penalty |
| Class 2 Felony | $5,000- $1 million | 8- 24 years |
| Class 3 Felony | $3,000- $750,000 | 4- 16 years |
| Class 4 Felony | $2,000- $500,000 | 2-8 years |
| Class 5 Felony | $1,000- $100,000 | 1-4 years |
| Class 6 Felony | $1,000- $100,000 | 1-2 years |
Aside from what the statutes recommend the judge will also take your criminal history and other factors about you into consideration. That information is compiled in a pre-sentence report.
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