Colorado criminal charge
Enticement of a child in Colorado
Enticement of a child is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-305. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-305.
What is the penalty for enticement of a child in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 6 years (Enticement of a child — base offense — Applies to the base offense of enticement of a child absent prior conviction or bodily injury.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Enticement of a child — base offense — Applies to the base offense of enticement of a child absent prior conviction or bodily injury.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Enticement of a child — base offense — Applies to the base offense of enticement of a child absent prior conviction or bodily injury.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 12 years (Enticement of a child — prior conviction or bodily injury — Applies if the defendant has a previous conviction for enticement of a child or sexual assault on a child (or conspiracy/attempt to commit either), or if the enticement results in bodily injury to the child.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 3000 usd to 750000 usd (Enticement of a child — prior conviction or bodily injury — Applies if the defendant has a previous conviction for enticement of a child or sexual assault on a child (or conspiracy/attempt to commit either), or if the enticement results in bodily injury to the child.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Enticement of a child — prior conviction or bodily injury — Applies if the defendant has a previous conviction for enticement of a child or sexual assault on a child (or conspiracy/attempt to commit either), or if the enticement results in bodily injury to the child.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is enticement of a child classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enticement of a child — base offense | class 4 felony | Applies to the base offense of enticement of a child absent prior conviction or bodily injury. | 18-3-305(2) |
| Enticement of a child — prior conviction or bodily injury | class 3 felony | Applies if the defendant has a previous conviction for enticement of a child or sexual assault on a child (or conspiracy/attempt to commit either), or if the enticement results in bodily injury to the child. | 18-3-305(2) |
Common questions about enticement of a child in Colorado
Is enticement of a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: enticement of a child ranges from a class 4 felony to a class 3 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-3-305.
Enticement of a child — base offense: class 4 felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-305(2)) · Enticement of a child — prior conviction or bodily injury: class 3 felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-305(2))
What are the penalties for enticement of a child in Colorado?
Penalties for enticement of a child in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 4 felony up to a class 3 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers enticement of a child?
Enticement of a child is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-305 (Enticement of a child).
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.