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Unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine in Colorado

level 2 drug felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine is a level 2 drug felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-18-412.5. As a level 2 drug 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. § 18-18-412.5.

What is the penalty for unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine in Colorado?

Penalties for Unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison4 years to 8 years (aggravated range 8-16 years)presumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5
Fine3000 usd to 750000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5
Parole / supervision2 years to 2 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5

Applies to offenses on/after 2013-10-01.

Common questions about unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine in Colorado

Is unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine is a level 2 drug felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-18-412.5.

What are the penalties for unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine in Colorado?

As a level 2 drug felony, unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine carries 4 years to 8 years of incarceration and a fine of $3,000 to $750,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5 (offenses on/after 2013-10-01).

Which Colorado statute covers unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine?

Unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine is governed by C.R.S. § 18-18-412.5 (Unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine - penalty).

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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.