Colorado criminal charge
Use of device for calculating probabilities in Colorado
Use of device for calculating probabilities is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-108. 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. § 18-20-108.
What is the penalty for use of device for calculating probabilities in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Use of calculating device by licensee — Applies when a person issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 violates any provision of this section.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Use of calculating device by licensee — Applies when a person issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 violates any provision of this section.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Use of calculating device by licensee — Applies when a person issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 violates any provision of this section.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (no statutory minimum) (Use of calculating device by non-licensee — Applies when any other person (not licensed under article 30 of title 44) violates any provision of this section.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 750 usd (no statutory minimum) (Use of calculating device by non-licensee — Applies when any other person (not licensed under article 30 of title 44) violates any provision of this section.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is use of device for calculating probabilities classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of calculating device by licensee | class 6 felony | Applies when a person issued a license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 violates any provision of this section. | 18-20-108(2) |
| Use of calculating device by non-licensee | class 2 misdemeanor | Applies when any other person (not licensed under article 30 of title 44) violates any provision of this section. | 18-20-108(2) |
Common questions about use of device for calculating probabilities in Colorado
Is use of device for calculating probabilities a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: use of device for calculating probabilities ranges from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-20-108.
Use of calculating device by licensee: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-108(2)) · Use of calculating device by non-licensee: class 2 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-20-108(2))
What are the penalties for use of device for calculating probabilities in Colorado?
Penalties for use of device for calculating probabilities 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 use of device for calculating probabilities?
Use of device for calculating probabilities is governed by C.R.S. § 18-20-108 (Use of device for calculating probabilities).
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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.