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First degree burglary in Colorado

class 3 felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

First degree burglary is a class 3 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-4-202. As a class 3 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. § 18-4-202.

What is the penalty for first degree burglary in Colorado?

Penalties for First degree burglary
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison4 years to 12 yearspresumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Fine3000 usd to 750000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Parole / supervision3 years to 3 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401

Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.

Common questions about first degree burglary in Colorado

Is first degree burglary a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

First degree burglary is a class 3 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-4-202.

What are the penalties for first degree burglary in Colorado?

As a class 3 felony, first degree burglary carries 4 years to 12 years of incarceration and a fine of $3,000 to $750,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).

Which Colorado statute covers first degree burglary?

First degree burglary is governed by C.R.S. § 18-4-202 (First degree burglary).

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.