Colorado criminal charge
Engaging in criminal usury in Colorado
Engaging in criminal usury is a class 6 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-15-104. As a class 6 felony, 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. § 18-15-104.
What is the penalty for engaging in criminal usury in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
Common questions about engaging in criminal usury in Colorado
Is engaging in criminal usury a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Engaging in criminal usury is a class 6 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-15-104.
What are the penalties for engaging in criminal usury in Colorado?
As a class 6 felony, engaging in criminal usury carries 12 months to 18 months of incarceration and a fine of $1,000 to $100,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).
Which Colorado statute covers engaging in criminal usury?
Engaging in criminal usury is governed by C.R.S. § 18-15-104 (Engaging in criminal usury).
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.