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Pecuniary benefit in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Pecuniary benefit” 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 “Pecuniary benefit” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Pecuniary benefit" means benefit in the form of money, property, commercial interests, or anything else, the primary significance of which is economic gain. (C.R.S. § 18-1-901)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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