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Offences by family
Against the person
Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Assault in the first degree — intentionally causing serious bodily injury by physical force, often with a deadly weapon Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years (crime of violence: 10–32 years)
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony. COV range per Shouse summary — needs re-check against § 18-1.3-406.
Assault in the second degree — intentionally or recklessly causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon, or related aggravated forms Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years (crime of violence: 5–16 years)
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony. COV range per McDowell summary (citing § 18-1.3-406) — needs re-check.
Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Assault in the third degree — knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another, or with criminal negligence causing bodily injury by means of a deadly weapon; or causing a peace officer / firefighter / emergency medical provider to contact blood, bodily fluids or hazardous material to harass, annoy, threaten or alarm Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6–24 months
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
Class 1 misdemeanour, extraordinary-risk crime. See penaltyNote for the range conflict.
CONFLICT on the Class 1 misdemeanour range for third-degree assault: one summary cites 6–18 months / $500–$5,000 (standard Class 1 misdemeanour); another cites up to 18 months / $1,000; a third cites up to 24 months under the extraordinary-risk modification in § 18-1.3-501(3)(b). Range shown spans the cited figures — needs official re-check.
Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Assault in the third degree + DV designation (most common DV charge) — bodily injury to a current/former intimate partner Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6–24 months (range conflict — see assault-simple penaltyNote)
- Fine
- $500–$5,000
Class 1 misdemeanour, extraordinary risk. DV designation adds: mandatory protection order, DV evaluation by a DVOMB-approved provider + treatment (typically 36+ weeks), firearm prohibition. DV convictions generally cannot be sealed/expunged if handled in county/district court.
Habitual domestic violence — misdemeanour DV offence where the defendant has 3 or more previous convictions for acts of domestic violence (need not be against the same victim) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony per § 18-6-801.
Violation of a protection order — 1st offence, ordinary order Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour per § 18-6-803.5(2)(a). Sentence must run consecutively with any sentence for a DV crime.
Violation of a protection order — prior violation conviction, or order issued under § 18-1-1001 (mandatory protection order), or order based on a stalking allegation, or parties in an intimate relationship Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–364 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Class 1 misdemeanour per § 18-6-803.5(2)(a).
A misdemeanour offence that is an act of domestic violence becomes a Class 5 felony if the defendant has 3 or more previous DV convictions (§ 18-6-801). Stalking as a DV offence: 1st offence Class 5 felony, subsequent / under no-contact order Class 4 felony (§ 18-3-602, per secondary summary — not verified).
Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Manslaughter — recklessly causing the death of another, or intentionally causing or aiding another person to commit suicide Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years + 3 years mandatory parole
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Criminally negligent homicide — causing the death of another by conduct amounting to criminal negligence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years + 2 years mandatory parole
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony.
Vehicular homicide — driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (or both) and thereby causing the death of another Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years + 3 years mandatory parole (one summary cites 3–12 years)
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony.
Vehicular homicide — operating a motor vehicle recklessly and thereby causing the death of another Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years + 3 years mandatory parole
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Vehicular homicide by DUI: one summary (FindLaw) cites 3–12 years; the Class 3 table range is 4–12 years — the class-table range is shown and the discrepancy is flagged.
Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Murder in the first degree — intentionally causing death with premeditation and deliberation; or causing death during certain felonies (felony murder, now codified at § 18-3-103 per SB21-124); or other statutory forms (e.g. killing a child under 12 by a person in a position of trust) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life imprisonment (without parole for first-degree murder)
- Fine
- No fine (Class 1 felony)
Class 1 felony. No mandatory parole.
Murder in the second degree — knowingly causing the death of another, or causing death during arson, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, sexual assault, sexual assault on a child, or escape (felony murder) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 16–48 years
- Fine
- Fine not stated in session
Class 2 felony with a special sentencing range per secondary summaries — needs re-check.
Murder in the second degree — heat-of-passion form (knowing killing upon sudden heat of passion caused by a serious and highly provoking act of the victim, with no sufficient interval for reason to be heard) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years
- Fine
- Fine not stated in session
Class 3 felony per secondary summaries — needs re-check.
Death penalty repealed by SB20-100 for offences charged on or after 1 July 2020; remaining pre-2020 death sentences were commuted to life without parole. Second-degree murder ranges per secondary summaries (Wikipedia, 'Murder in Colorado law') — the 16–48-year and 4–12-year figures are not the standard Class 2 / Class 3 table ranges; needs official re-check against § 18-1.3-401.
Sexual offences
Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Sexual assault — knowingly inflicting sexual intrusion or penetration without consent (base offence) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Sexual assault — victim 15–17 years old and actor at least 10 years older (§ 18-3-402(1)(e)) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1 year–18 months
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 6 felony. Eligible to petition for removal from the sex-offender registry per § 16-22-113(1)(b).
Sexual assault — victim physically helpless and actor knows it (§ 18-3-402(1)(h)); or submission caused by actual physical force/violence, threat of imminent death/serious injury/extreme pain/kidnapping, threat of future retaliation, or non-consensual drugging/intoxication Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony.
Sexual assault — physically aided/abetted by one or more other persons; victim suffers serious bodily injury; or actor armed with (or representing being armed with) a deadly weapon and using it to cause submission Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 8–24 years
- Fine
- $5,000–$1,000,000
Class 2 felony. Sentenced under § 18-1.3-401(8)(e) — see penaltyNote.
Class 2 felony sexual assault convictions are sentenced under § 18-1.3-401(8)(e) (indeterminate sentencing) per FindLaw — the indeterminate-sentence mechanics were not verified in session. Unlawful sexual contact (§ 18-3-404, non-penetrative) is generally a Class 1 misdemeanour, a felony if force/intimidation is involved — not tiered.
Property
Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Burglary in the first degree — unlawfully entering/remaining in a building or occupied structure with intent to commit a crime other than trespass, and assaulting/menacing a person, being armed with explosives, or using (or possessing and threatening to use) a deadly weapon Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years (crime of violence: 10–32 years)
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony. COV range per Shouse summary — needs re-check against § 18-1.3-406.
Burglary in the second degree — of a dwelling; or objective is theft of a controlled substance lawfully kept in the building; or objective is theft of firearms or ammunition Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony.
Burglary in the second degree — of an occupied structure or a commercial business Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Burglary in the second degree — of any other building Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony.
Burglary in the second degree — knowingly violating a written retailer notice or court order barring entry to a retail location during open hours Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour.
Burglary in the third degree — entering/breaking into a vault, safe, cash register, coin machine, product dispenser, money depository, safety deposit box, coin telephone, coin box or similar apparatus with intent to commit a crime Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour.
Burglary in the third degree — object is theft of a controlled substance lawfully kept in or upon the property Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–364 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Class 1 misdemeanour (per CDE guide).
First-degree burglary of controlled substances in a pharmacy (Class 2 felony per the 2020 CDE Crime Classification Guide) was not confirmed against current text — omitted, needs re-check. Second-degree burglary of a dwelling is Class 3 even without aggravating factors.
Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Robbery — taking anything of value from a person by force, threats or intimidation Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Aggravated robbery — robbery with possession or use of a deadly weapon by the actor or an accomplice Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony. Extraordinary-risk / crime-of-violence enhancement may raise the range — needs re-check.
Aggravated robbery of controlled substances — robbery of controlled substances involving use of a deadly weapon, placing the victim in fear of death or injury, or being aided and abetted by an armed confederate Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 8–24 years
- Fine
- $5,000–$1,000,000
Class 2 felony.
Theft Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Theft — value less than $300 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 days
- Fine
- $0–$300
Petty offence.
Theft — value $300 or more but less than $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour.
Theft — value $1,000 or more but less than $2,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–364 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Class 1 misdemeanour.
Theft — value $2,000 or more but less than $5,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1 year–18 months
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 6 felony.
Theft — value $5,000 or more but less than $20,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony.
Theft — value $20,000 or more but less than $100,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Theft — value $100,000 or more but less than $1,000,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony.
Theft — value $1,000,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 8–24 years
- Fine
- $5,000–$1,000,000
Class 2 felony.
Thresholds reflect the current § 18-4-402/18-4-401 text as quoted by FindLaw (petty <$300; Class 2 misd. $300–<$1,000; Class 1 misd. $1,000–<$2,000). Older summaries show pre-2021 thresholds ($50/$300/$750) — not used. Theft of a firearm, theft from a person, and theft of certain animals/records carry separate classifications not tiered here.
Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Criminal mischief — aggregate damage less than $300 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–10 days
- Fine
- $0–$300
Petty offence.
Criminal mischief — aggregate damage $300 or more but less than $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour.
Criminal mischief — aggregate damage $1,000 or more but less than $2,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–364 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Class 1 misdemeanour.
Criminal mischief — aggregate damage $2,000 or more but less than $5,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1 year–18 months
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 6 felony.
Criminal mischief — aggregate damage $5,000 or more but less than $20,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony.
Criminal mischief — aggregate damage $20,000 or more but less than $100,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Criminal mischief — aggregate damage $100,000 or more but less than $1,000,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony.
Criminal mischief — aggregate damage $1,000,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 8–24 years
- Fine
- $5,000–$1,000,000
Class 2 felony.
Fraud & financial
Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Identity theft — using another's personal/financial identifying information or financial device to obtain money, credit, property or services, or to commit another crime Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Identity theft — possessing another's personal/financial identifying information or financial device without permission or lawful authority (fewer than 3 devices/persons) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days (one summary) / 0–364 days (another summary)
- Fine
- $0–$750 (one summary) / $0–$1,000 (another summary)
Class 2 misdemeanour. See penaltyNote for the range conflict.
Identity theft — possessing the financial devices or personal/financial information of 3 or more persons Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony.
Theft by deception — obtaining, retaining or exercising control over another's thing of value by deception, graded as theft Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- By value tiers in the Theft entry
- Fine
- By value tiers in the Theft entry
§ 18-4-401. See Theft entry for thresholds and ranges.
CONFLICT on the Class 2 misdemeanour identity-theft range: one summary cites up to 120 days / $750; another cites up to 364 days / $1,000. Both figures shown — needs official re-check.
Drugs
Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Possession — not more than 4 g of a Schedule I or II substance, or any amount of a Schedule III, IV or V substance (except flunitrazepam, GHB or ketamine) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–180 days (up to 364 days on a 3rd or subsequent offence)
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Level 1 drug misdemeanour. Probation up to 2 years with up to 180 days in county jail, or up to 180 days directly.
Possession — not more than 1 g of material containing fentanyl, carfentanil or a benzimidazole opiate Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–180 days (up to 364 days on a 3rd or subsequent offence)
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Level 1 drug misdemeanour.
Possession — more than 4 g of a Schedule I or II substance, or any amount of flunitrazepam, ketamine, GHB or cathinones; or more than 1 g but not more than 4 g containing fentanyl, carfentanil or a benzimidazole opiate Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–1 year (aggravated 1–2 years)
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Level 4 drug felony. 1 year mandatory parole.
Possession — 4th or subsequent offence at the Level 1 drug misdemeanour tiers above Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–1 year (aggravated 1–2 years)
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Level 4 drug felony.
Since 1 March 2020 (HB19-1263) most simple possession is a misdemeanour. Marijuana: adults 21+ may lawfully possess up to 1 oz (Amendment 64) — not tiered here. The 4-gram line and the fentanyl 1-gram line are the statute's quantity tiers, stated as the law states them.
Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Unlawful distribution/manufacture/dispensing/sale — more than 225 g of a Schedule I or II substance; more than 112 g of methamphetamine, heroin, ketamine or cathinones; more than 50 mg flunitrazepam; more than 50 g of fentanyl, carfentanil, benzimidazole opiate or analogue; or an adult selling to a minor at least 2 years younger Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 8–32 years (mandatory; aggravated minimum 12 years)
- Fine
- $5,000–$1,000,000
Level 1 drug felony. Court may not suspend the sentence; no probation/community corrections. 3 years parole.
Unlawful distribution/manufacture/dispensing/sale — more than 14 g but not more than 225 g of a Schedule I or II substance, or more than 7 g but not more than 112 g of methamphetamine, heroin, ketamine or cathinones Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–8 years (aggravated 8–16 years)
- Fine
- Fine not retrieved in session
Level 2 drug felony. 2 years parole.
Unlawful distribution/manufacture/dispensing/sale — not more than 14 g of a Schedule I or II substance, or not more than 7 g of methamphetamine, heroin, ketamine or cathinones Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–4 years (aggravated 4–6 years)
- Fine
- Fine not retrieved in session
Level 3 drug felony. 1 year parole.
Unlawful distribution/manufacture/dispensing/sale — not more than 4 g of a Schedule III or IV substance Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 6 months–1 year (aggravated 1–2 years)
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Level 4 drug felony. 1 year parole.
Distribution — a Schedule V substance, or a transfer with no payment of not more than 4 g of a Schedule III or IV substance Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–180 days (up to 364 days on a 3rd or subsequent offence)
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Level 1 drug misdemeanour.
Special-offender enhancement (§ 18-18-407): if the court finds special-offender circumstances (e.g. importing large quantities, firearm access/possession, offence on/near school grounds or public housing, using a child as an agent), the sentence is a mandatory 8–32 years in the Department of Corrections. Drug-felony fine ranges for Levels 2 and 3 were not retrieved in session — not stated rather than guessed.
Weapons
Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Possession of a weapon by a previous offender — knowingly possessing, using or carrying a firearm or other article-12 weapon after a felony conviction (or attempt/conspiracy) under Colorado, other-state or federal law Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony per current § 18-12-108(2). No probation/alternative sentence if the firearm was used or threatened to be used in another crime. Sentence runs consecutively with any prior sentences being served.
Prohibited use of a weapon — knowingly aiming a firearm at another; recklessly/negligently discharging a firearm; setting a loaded gun, trap or explosive and leaving it improperly attended; possessing a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; aiming/swinging/throwing a nunchaku or throwing star Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour. Second offence within 5 years: Class 5 felony.
Possession of an explosive or incendiary device Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Knowingly using an explosive or incendiary device in the commission of a felony Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 8–24 years
- Fine
- $5,000–$1,000,000
Class 2 felony.
CONFLICT on the base POWPO class: the current FindLaw text (§ 18-12-108(2)) makes any violation a Class 5 felony, while older summaries show a Class 6 base with Class 5 only for a dangerous weapon or a burglary/arson/force prior within 10 years. The current-text Class 5 is shown; the older tiering needs re-check. Colorado is a permitless-carry state for adults 21+; unlawful-carry provisions (§ 18-12-105) not tiered.
Traffic & transport
DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
DUI / DUI per se — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 5 days–1 year (5-day minimum mandatory, suspendable on completion of evaluation + Level I/II treatment; BAC 0.20%+: minimum 10 days)
- Fine
- $600–$1,000
Misdemeanour. 48–96 hours community service (mandatory minimum, not waivable). Up to 2 years probation. 9-month licence revocation.
DWAI (driving while ability impaired) — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–180 days (2-day minimum mandatory; BAC 0.20%+: minimum 10 days)
- Fine
- $200–$500
Misdemeanour. 24–48 hours community service. Up to 2 years probation.
DUI / DUI per se / DWAI — 2nd offence (lifetime) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 10 days–1 year (10 consecutive days mandatory)
- Fine
- $600–$1,500
Misdemeanour. 48–120 hours community service. At least 2 years probation with a 1-year suspended jail sentence.
DUI / DUI per se / DWAI — 3rd or subsequent offence (misdemeanour tier) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 60 days–1 year (60 consecutive days mandatory)
- Fine
- $600–$1,500
Misdemeanour. 48–120 hours community service. 2 years mandatory probation.
DUI — 4th or subsequent offence (3+ prior alcohol-related driving convictions, lifetime) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years + 3 years parole
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony. If probation is granted: 90–180 days jail (or up to 2 years via alternative sentencing), 48–120 hours public service, alcohol/drug education.
DUI causing serious bodily injury (vehicular assault, DUI) — felony tier per secondary summary Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years + 3 years parole
- Fine
- $2,000–$5,000 (per secondary summary)
Class 4 felony per § 18-3-205. Fine range per secondary summary — needs re-check.
DUI causing death (vehicular homicide, DUI) — felony tier per secondary summary Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years + 5 years parole
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony per § 18-3-106. See manslaughter entry.
Lookback for the felony tier is lifetime: a 4th DUI is a Class 4 felony if the driver has 3 or more prior alcohol-related driving convictions at any point in life. DWAI (driving while ability impaired, BAC 0.05–0.079) is a separate lesser offence. Licence revocation is administrative and separate from the criminal sentence.
Cyber & digital
Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Cybercrime — loss, damage, value of services, thing of value taken, or cost of restoration/repair less than $300 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–6 months
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 3 misdemeanour.
Cybercrime — loss/damage/value $300 or more but less than $750 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour.
Cybercrime — loss/damage/value $750 or more but less than $2,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–364 days
- Fine
- $0–$1,000
Class 1 misdemeanour.
Cybercrime — loss/damage/value $2,000 or more but less than $5,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1 year–18 months
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 6 felony.
Cybercrime — loss/damage/value $5,000 or more but less than $20,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony.
Cybercrime — loss/damage/value $20,000 or more but less than $100,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 2–6 years
- Fine
- $2,000–$500,000
Class 4 felony.
Cybercrime — loss/damage/value $100,000 or more but less than $1,000,000 Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 4–12 years
- Fine
- $3,000–$750,000
Class 3 felony.
Cybercrime — loss/damage/value $1,000,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 8–24 years
- Fine
- $5,000–$1,000,000
Class 2 felony.
Cybercrime — accessing or using a computer, computer network or computer system without authorisation or exceeding authorised access (§ 18-5.5-102(1)(a)), 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour.
Cybercrime — unauthorised access (§ 18-5.5-102(1)(a)) by a person previously convicted under this section or of a criminal act that would be a felony under this statute Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1 year–18 months
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 6 felony.
Cybercrime — violations of § 18-5.5-102(1)(h), (i) or (j) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 1–3 years
- Fine
- $1,000–$100,000
Class 5 felony.
Cybercrime — using software to circumvent/disable queues or other measures limiting the number of tickets purchasable in an online ticket sale (§ 18-5.5-102(1)(g)) Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0–120 days
- Fine
- $0–$750
Class 2 misdemeanour (2022 grading). Each ticket purchased is a separate offence.
The 2018 version of § 18-5.5-102 graded ticket-queue circumvention (§ 18-5.5-102(1)(g)) as a Class 1 misdemeanour; the 2022 version grades it Class 2 — the 2022 grading is shown. The Class 3 misdemeanour range (up to 6 months / up to $750) is the standard class range per secondary summaries — not verified against § 18-1.3-501 text in session.