Colorado criminal charge
Unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons in Colorado
Unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-112. 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. § 18-20-112.
What is the penalty for unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Unlawful entry by excluded/ejected person — Applies when a person whose name is on the excluded/ejected list enters the licensed premises of a limited gaming licensee, in violation of subsection (1)(a).) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Unlawful entry by excluded/ejected person — Applies when a person whose name is on the excluded/ejected list enters the licensed premises of a limited gaming licensee, in violation of subsection (1)(a).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Unlawful entry by excluded/ejected person — Applies when a person whose name is on the excluded/ejected list enters the licensed premises of a limited gaming licensee, in violation of subsection (1)(a).; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Unlawful pecuniary interest by excluded/ejected person — Applies when a person whose name is on the excluded/ejected list holds a personal pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in a limited gaming licensee, licensed premises, or related business, in violation of subsection (2)(a).) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Unlawful pecuniary interest by excluded/ejected person — Applies when a person whose name is on the excluded/ejected list holds a personal pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in a limited gaming licensee, licensed premises, or related business, in violation of subsection (2)(a).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Unlawful pecuniary interest by excluded/ejected person — Applies when a person whose name is on the excluded/ejected list holds a personal pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in a limited gaming licensee, licensed premises, or related business, in violation of subsection (2)(a).; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful entry by excluded/ejected person | class 6 felony | Applies when a person whose name is on the excluded/ejected list enters the licensed premises of a limited gaming licensee, in violation of subsection (1)(a). | 18-20-112(1)(b) |
| Unlawful pecuniary interest by excluded/ejected person | class 5 felony | Applies when a person whose name is on the excluded/ejected list holds a personal pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in a limited gaming licensee, licensed premises, or related business, in violation of subsection (2)(a). | 18-20-112(2)(b) |
Common questions about unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons in Colorado
Is unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons ranges from a class 6 felony to a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-20-112.
Unlawful entry by excluded/ejected person: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-112(1)(b)) · Unlawful pecuniary interest by excluded/ejected person: class 5 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-112(2)(b))
What are the penalties for unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons in Colorado?
Penalties for unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 6 felony up to a class 5 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 unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons?
Unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons is governed by C.R.S. § 18-20-112 (Unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons).
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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.