Colorado criminal charge
Introducing contraband in the second degree in Colorado
Introducing contraband in the second degree is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-8-204. 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. § 18-8-204.
What is the penalty for introducing contraband in the second degree in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Introducing contraband — felony-tier contraband types — Applies when the contraband involved is described in (2)(a), (2)(b), (2)(e), (2)(f), (2)(h), (2)(k), (2)(n), or (2)(o).) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Introducing contraband — felony-tier contraband types — Applies when the contraband involved is described in (2)(a), (2)(b), (2)(e), (2)(f), (2)(h), (2)(k), (2)(n), or (2)(o).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Introducing contraband — felony-tier contraband types — Applies when the contraband involved is described in (2)(a), (2)(b), (2)(e), (2)(f), (2)(h), (2)(k), (2)(n), or (2)(o).; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (no statutory minimum) (Introducing contraband — misdemeanor-tier contraband types — Applies when the contraband involved is described in (2)(c), (2)(d), (2)(g), (2)(i), (2)(j), (2)(l), (2)(m), (2)(p), or (2)(q).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 750 usd (no statutory minimum) (Introducing contraband — misdemeanor-tier contraband types — Applies when the contraband involved is described in (2)(c), (2)(d), (2)(g), (2)(i), (2)(j), (2)(l), (2)(m), (2)(p), or (2)(q).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is introducing contraband in the second degree classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introducing contraband — felony-tier contraband types | class 6 felony | Applies when the contraband involved is described in (2)(a), (2)(b), (2)(e), (2)(f), (2)(h), (2)(k), (2)(n), or (2)(o). | 18-8-204(3)(a) |
| Introducing contraband — misdemeanor-tier contraband types | class 2 misdemeanor | Applies when the contraband involved is described in (2)(c), (2)(d), (2)(g), (2)(i), (2)(j), (2)(l), (2)(m), (2)(p), or (2)(q). | 18-8-204(3)(b) |
Common questions about introducing contraband in the second degree in Colorado
Is introducing contraband in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: introducing contraband in the second degree ranges from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-204.
Introducing contraband — felony-tier contraband types: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-8-204(3)(a)) · Introducing contraband — misdemeanor-tier contraband types: class 2 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-8-204(3)(b))
What are the penalties for introducing contraband in the second degree in Colorado?
Penalties for introducing contraband in the second degree in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 2 misdemeanor up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers introducing contraband in the second degree?
Introducing contraband in the second degree is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-204 (Introducing contraband in the second degree - definition).
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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.