Colorado criminal charge
Keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances in Colorado
Keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances is a level 1 drug misdemeanor under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-411. As a level 1 drug misdemeanor, 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. § 18-18-411.
What is the penalty for keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 18 months | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | 500 usd to 5000 usd | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2013-10-01.
Common questions about keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances in Colorado
Is keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances is a level 1 drug misdemeanor in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-18-411.
What are the penalties for keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances in Colorado?
As a level 1 drug misdemeanor, keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances carries 6 months to 18 months of incarceration and a fine of $500 to $5,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 (offenses on/after 2013-10-01).
Which Colorado statute covers keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances?
Keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances is governed by C.R.S. § 18-18-411 (Keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances).
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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.