Colorado criminal charge
Possession of drug paraphernalia in Colorado
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a drug petty offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-428. As a drug petty offense, 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. § 18-18-428.
Common questions about possession of drug paraphernalia in Colorado
Is possession of drug paraphernalia a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a drug petty offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-18-428.
Which Colorado statute covers possession of drug paraphernalia?
Possession of drug paraphernalia is governed by C.R.S. § 18-18-428 (Possession of drug paraphernalia - penalty - exceptions).
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.