Colorado legal term
Minor offense in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Minor offense” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Minor offense” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Minor offense" means any offense denominated a misdemeanor in title 18 or violation of a municipal ordinance where the maximum penalty authorized does not exceed imprisonment for more than six months. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-1002)
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