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Dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles in Colorado

petty offenseCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles is a petty offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-4-604. As a petty offense, 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. § 18-4-604.

What is the penalty for dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles in Colorado?

Penalties for Dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 10 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503
Fineup to 300 usd (no statutory minimum)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503

Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).

Common questions about dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles in Colorado

Is dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles is a petty offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-4-604.

What are the penalties for dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles in Colorado?

As a petty offense, dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles carries up to 10 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 (offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271)).

Which Colorado statute covers dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles?

Dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles is governed by C.R.S. § 18-4-604 (Dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles).

Legal terms used in this law

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.