Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Colorado DUI Laws to learn more.
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Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Colorado DUI Laws to learn more.
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There is no minimum age for carrying rifles and shotguns. But Colorado prohibits people under 18 from open carrying a handgun.
There are exceptions where minors under 18 may possess handguns:
Underage handgun possession is a class 2 misdemeanor. The penalty includes:
But subsequent offenses are class 5 felonies. The penalty includes:
Colorado requires people to have a CCW permit to conceal carry guns. And only people 21 or older may apply for a permit.
Carrying concealed without getting a permit is a class 1 misdemeanor. The punishment is:
CCW-holders who fail to carry their permit with them face petty offense charges. A conviction carries:
Federal law forbids the following people from possessing guns. It does not matter what age they are.
Furthermore, people may not carry guns to the following locations. It also does not matter what age they are.
And the following types of guns are prohibited outright in Colorado. The age of the carrier does not matter.
Knowingly possesses a dangerous weapon is a class 5 felony in Colorado. The sentence is:
But a subsequent charge is a class 4 felony. The sentence is:
Note that convicted felons caught carrying guns face POWPO charges. This is short for Possession Of Weapon by a Previous Offender (18-12-108 C.R.S.). POWPO is a class 5 felony, carrying:
But the penalties may be harsher depending on the facts of the case.4
Michael Becker has over a quarter-century's worth of experience as an attorney and more than 100 trials under his belt. He is a sought-after legal commentator and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Nevada, California, and Florida.