Colorado Crimes by CRS Code Section

Title 12. Professions and Occupations

Article 240. Medical Practice

• CRS 12-240-135 – Unauthorized Medical Practice
• CRS 12-240-139 – Mandatory Reporting of Injuries

Title 16. Criminal Proceedings

Article 3. Arrests – Searches and Seizures

Part 2. Authority of Person Not a Peace Officer to Make an Arrest

• CRS 16-3-201 – Citizen’s Arrests

Title 18. Crimes

Article 1. Provisions Applicable to Offenses Generally

Part 6. Parties to Offenses — Accountability

• CRS 18-1-603 – Complicity

Article 1.3. Sentencing

• CRS 18-1-708 – Duress
• CRS 18-1-901 – Definitions
• CRS 18-1.3-102 – Deferred Sentencing
• CRS 18-1.3-104 – Alternatives in Imposition of Sentence 
• CRS 18-1.3-104.5 – Alternative Imposition of Sentence in Drug Felonies 
• CRS 18-1.3-106 – Home Detention Programs
• CRS 18-1.3.1-7 – Collateral Relief

Part 2. Probation

• CRS 18–1.3–201 – Application for probation
• CRS 18-1.3-404(4)(a) Early termination of probation

Part 4. Sentences to Imprisonment

• CRS 18–1.3–401 – Felonies classified–presumptive penalties
  • Class 1 felonies
  • Class 2 felonies
  • Class 3 felonies
  • Class 4 felonies
  • Class 5 felonies
  • Class 6 felonies
• CRS 18–1.3–401.5 – Drug felonies classified–presumptive and aggravated penalties
• CRS 18–1.3–402 – Felony offenses not classified
• CRS 18 -1.3-407 – Youthful Offenders Program

Part 5. Misdemeanor and Petty Offense Sentencing

• CRS 18–1.3–105 – Misdemeanor classified
  • Class 1 misdemeanors
  • Class 2 misdemeanors
  • Class 3 misdemeanors (repealed)
• CRS 18-1.3-503 – Petty Offenses
  • Class 1 petty offenses (repealed)
  • Class 2 petty offenses (repealed)
• CRS 18-1.3-503 – Civil Infractions

Part 8 – Special Proceedings – Sentencing of Habitual Criminals

• CRS 18-1.3-801 – Habitual Offenders

Article 2. Inchoate Offenses

Part 1. Attempts

• CRS 18–2–101 – Criminal Attempt

Part 2. Criminal Conspiracy

• CRS 18–2–201 – Conspiracy
• CRS 18-2-606 – Penalties for conspiracy.

Part 3. Criminal Solicitation

• CRS 18-2-301 – Criminal Solicitation

Article 3. Offenses Against People

Part 1. Homicide and Related Offenses

• CRS 18-3-102 – Murder in the first degree
• CRS 18-3-102(1)(b) – Felony murder rule
• CRS 18-3-103 – Murder in the second degree
• CRS 18-3-104 – Manslaughter
• CRS 18-3-105 – Criminally negligent homicide
• CRS 18-3-106 – Vehicular homicide
• CRS 18-3-107 – First degree murder of a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical service provider

Part 2. Assault & Menacing

• CRS 18–3–202 – Assault in the First Degree
• CRS 18–3–203 – Assault in the Second Degree
• CRS 18–3–204 – Assault in the Third Degree
• CRS 18–3–205 – Vehicular Assault
• CRS 18–3–206 – Menacing (includes criminal threats)
• CRS 18–3–207 – Criminal Extortion—Aggravated Extortion
• CRS 18–3–208 – Reckless Endangerment

Part 3. Kidnapping

• CRS 18–3–301 – First Degree Kidnapping
• CRS 18–3–302 – Second Degree Kidnapping
• CRS 18–3–303 – False Imprisonment
• CRS 18–3–304 – Violation of Custody Order or Order Relating to Parental Responsibilities
• CRS 18–3–305 – Enticement of a Child
• CRS 18–3–306 – Internet Luring of a Child

Part 4. Sex Crimes

• CRS 18–3–402 – Sexual Assault (including rape)
• CRS 18–3–404 – Unlawful Sexual Contact
• CRS 18–3–405 – Sexual Assault on a Child
• CRS 18–3–405.3 – Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust
• CRS 18–3–405.4 – Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child
• CRS 18–3–405.5 – Sexual Assault on a Client by a Psychotherapist
• CRS 18–3–405.6 – Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification
• CRS 18–3–412.5 – Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Part 5. Human Trafficking and Slavery

• CRS 18–3–503 – Trafficking of an Adult or Minor for Involuntary Servitude
• CRS 18–3–504 – Trafficking of an Adult or Minor for Sexual Servitude

Part 6. Stalking

• CRS 18–3–602 – Stalking / Vonnie’s Law (includes criminal threats)

Article 4. Offenses Against Property

Part 1. Arson

• CRS 18–4–102 – First Degree Arson
• CRS 18–4–103 – Second Degree Arson
• CRS 18–4–104 – Third Degree Arson
• CRS 18–4–105 – Fourth Degree Arson

Part 2. Burglary

• CRS 18–4–202 – First Degree Burglary
• CRS 18–4–203 – Second Degree Burglary
• CRS 18–4–204 – Third Degree Burglary
• CRS 18–4–205 – Possession of Burglary Tools

Part 3. Robbery

• CRS 18–4–301 – Robbery
• CRS 18–4–302 – Aggravated Robbery

Part 4. Theft

• CRS 18–4–401 – Petty Theft
• CRS 18–4–401 – Misdemeanor Theft
• CRS 18–4–401 – Felony Theft (includes unemployment fraud and deceptive sales)
• CRS 18–4–404 – Theft by Receiving / Receipt of Stolen Property
• CRS 18–4–406 – Concealment of Unpurchased Goods
• CRS 18–4–408 – Theft of Trade Secrets
• CRS 18–4–409 – Motor Vehicle Theft
• CRS 18-4-412 – Theft of Medical Records
• CRS 18–4–420 (1) – Owning or Operating a Chop Shop (Organized Crime)
• CRS 18-4-420 (3) – Alterning or Removing a VIN

Part 5. Trespass, Tampering, and Criminal Mischief

• CRS 18–4–501 – Criminal Mischief 
• CRS 18–4–502 – First Degree Criminal Trespass
• CRS 18–4–503 – Second Degree Criminal Trespass
• CRS 18–4–504 – Third Degree Criminal Trespass
• CRS 18-4-505 – First Degree Criminal Tampering
• CRS 18-4-506 – Second Degree Criminal Tampering
• CRS 18-4-513 – Criminal Use of a Noxious Substance

Article 5. Offenses Involving Fraud

Part 1. Forgery, Simulation, Impersonation, and Related Offenses (UCC-related offenses)

• CRS 18-5-102 – Forgery
• CRS 18-5-104 – Second-degree Forgery
• CRS 18-5-104.5 – Use of Forged Academic Record
• CRS 18-5-105 – Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
• CRS 18-5-107 – Criminal Possession of Second Degree Forged Instrument
• CRS 18-5-109 – Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices
• CRS 18-5-113 – Criminal Impersonation

Part 2. Fraud in Obtaining Property or Services

• CRS 18-5-205 – Check Fraud
• CRS 18-5-207 – Purchase on credit to defraud
• CRS 18-5-211 – Insurance Fraud
• CRS 18-5-309 – Money Laundering

Part 3. Fraudulent and Deceptive Sales and Business
Part 4. Bribery and Rigging of Contests
Part 5. Offenses Relating to the Uniform Commercial Code

• CRS 18-5-512 – Bad Checks

Part 7. Financial Transaction Device Crime Act

• CRS 18-5-702 – Financial Transaction Device Crime Act 

Part 8. Equity Skimming and Related Offenses

• CRS 18-5-802 – Equity Skimming

Part 9. Identity Theft and Related Offenses

• CRS 18-5-902 – Identity Theft
• CRS 18-5-903, 903.5, 905 – Identity Theft Tools 

Article 5.5. Computer Crime

• CRS 18–5.5–102 – Computer Crime

Article 6. Offenses Involving Family Relations

Part 2. Bigamy

• CRS 18-6-201 – Bigamy 

Part 3. Incest

• CRS 18-6-301 – Incest
• CRS 18-6-302 – Aggravated incest

Part 4. Wrongs to Children

• CRS 18–6–401 – Child Abuse
• CRS 18–6–403 – Sexual Exploitation of a Child
• CRS 18–6–404 – Procurement of a Child for Sexual Exploitation

Part 6. Harboring a Minor

• CRS 18-6-601 – Harboring a Minor 

Part 7. Contributing to Delinquency

• CRS 18-6-701 – Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor 

Part 8. Domestic Violence

• CRS 18-6-800.3 – Domestic Violence Definition
• CRS 18-6-801 – Domestic Violence Assault
• CRS 18-6-803.5 – Violation of a Protective Order (Protective Orders)
• CRS 18-6.5-103 – Elder Abuse

Article 7. Offenses Relating to Morals

Part 1. Obscenity

• CRS 18-7-102 – Obscenity
• CRS 18-7-107 – Posting Private Image for Harassment and Revenge Porn 
• CRS 18-7-108 – Posting Private Image for Pecuniary Gain

Part 2. Prostitution

• CRS 18–7–201 – Prostitution
• CRS 18–7–202 – Soliciting for prostitution
• CRS 18–7–203 – Pandering
• CRS 18–7–204 – Keeping a place of prostitution
• CRS 18–7–205 – Patronizing a prostitute
• CRS 18–7–206 – Pimping
• CRS 18–7–207 – Prostitute making display

Part 3. Public Indecency

• CRS-18-7-301 – Public Indecency
• CRS-18-7-302 – Indecent Exposure

 Part 4. Child Prostitution

• CRS 18–7–402 – Soliciting for Child Prostitution
• CRS 18–7–403 – Pandering of a Child
• CRS 18–7–403.5 – Procurement of a Child
• CRS 18–7–404 – Keeping a Place of Child Prostitution
• CRS 18–7–405 – Pimping of a Child
• CRS 18–7–405.5 – Inducement of Child Prostitution
• CRS 18–7–406 – Patronizing a Prostituted Child

Part 5. Sexually Explicit Materials Harmful to Children

• CRS 18-7-502 – Sexually Explicit Material Harmful to Children 

Part 6. Visual Representations Containing Actual Violence

• CRS 18-7-601 – Dispensing Violent Films to Minors

Part 7. Sexual Conduct in a Correctional Institution

• CRS 18-7-701 – Sexual Conduct in a Correctional Institution

Part 8. Criminal Invasion of Privacy

• CRS 18-7-801- Criminal Invasion of Privacy 

Article 8. Offenses—Governmental Operations

Part 1. Obstruction of Public Justice

• CRS 18-8-102 – Obstructing government operations
• CRS 18–8–103 – Resisting arrest
• CRS 18–8–104 – Obstructing a peace officer
• CRS 18–8–105 – Accessory to crime
• CRS 18-8-108 – Compounding
• CRS 18-8-110 – False report of weapons, explosives or harmful substances
• CRS 18–8-111 – False Reporting of a Crime
• CRS 18-8-112 – Impersonating a Police Officer
• CRS 18-8-113 – Impersonating a Public Servant
• CRS 18-8-114 – Abuse of Records
• CRS 18-8-116 – Disarming a Peace or Police Officer

Part 2. Escape and Offenses Relating to Custody

• CRS 18-8-203 – Introducing Contraband 
• CRS 18-8-204.1 – Possession of Contraband
• CRS 18–8–208.1 – Attempt to Escape
• CRS 18-8-212 – Violating Bail Conditions

Part 3. Bribery and Corrupt Influences

• CRS 18-8-302 – Bribery
• CRS 18-8-304 – Soliciting Unlawful Compensation

Part 4. Abuse of Public Office

• CRS 18-8-402 – Misuse of Official Information
• CRS 18-8-404 – Official Misconduct
• CRS 18-8-407 – Embezzlement of Public Property

Part 5. Perjury and Related Offenses

• CRS 18–8-502, 18-8-503, 18-8-504, 18-8-504 and 18-5-901 – Perjury 
• CRS 18-8-502 – First-degree perjury
• CRS 18-8-503 – Second-degree perjury

Part 6. Offenses Relating to Judicial and Other Proceedings

• CRS 18-8-606 – Bribing a Juror
• CRS 18-8-608 – Intimidating a Juror
• CRS 18-8-610 – Tampering with Physical Evidence

Part 7. Victims and Witnesses Protection

• CRS 18-8-703 – Bribing a Witness
• CRS 18-8-704 – Intimidating a Witness
• CRS 18-8-705 – Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness of Victim
• CRS 18-8-706 – Retaliation Against a Witness 
• CRS 18-8-707 – Witness Tampering

Part 8. Offenses Relating to Use of Force by Peace Officers

• CRS 18-8-803 – Use of Excessive Force 

Article 9. Offenses Against Public Peace, Order, and Decency

Part 1. Public Peace and Order

• CRS 18-9-102 – Inciting a Riot
• CRS 18-9-103 – Arming Rioters
• CRS 18-9-104 – Rioting Offenses
• CRS 18-9-106 – Disorderly Conduct
• CRS 18-9-107 – Obstructing Highways and other Passageways
• CRS 18-9-108 – Protesting Offenses
• CRS 18-9-111 – Criminal harassment / Kiana Arellano’s Law
• CRS 18-9-112 – Loitering near a School
• CRS 18-9-116.5 – Vehicular eluding

Part 2. Cruelty to Animals

• CRS 18–9–202 – Cruelty to Animals / Aggravated Cruelty to Animals / Cruelty to Service Animals
• CRS 18–9–204 – Animal Fighting
• CRS 18–9–204.5 – Unlawful Ownership of a Dangerous Dog

Part 3. Offenses involving Communications

• CRS 18-9-302 – Wiretapping and Eavesdropping
• CRS 18-9-306.5 – Obstruction of Telephone Service

Article 12. Offenses Relating to Firearms and Weapons

• CRS 18–12–103 – Possession of a Defaced Firearm
• CRS 18–12–104 – Defacing a Firearm 
• CRS 18–12–105 – Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• CRS 18–12–105.5 – Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon on School, College, or University Grounds
• CRS 18–12–106 – Prohibited Use of Weapons
• CRS 18–12–106.5 – Use of Stun Guns
• CRS 18–12–107 – Penalty for Second Firearm Offense
• CRS 18–12–107.5 – Illegal Discharge of a Firearm
• CRS 18–12–108 – Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders
• CRS 18–12–108.5 – Possession of Handguns by Juveniles
• CRS 18–12–108.7 – Unlawfully Providing or Permitting a Juvenile to Possess a Handgun
• CRS 18–12–109 – Possession, Use, or Removal of Explosives or Incendiary Devices
• CRS 18–12–111 – Unlawful Purchase of Firearms

Article 13. Miscellaneous Offenses

• CRS 18–13–121 – Furnishing Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, or Nicotine Products to Minors
• CRS 18–13–122 – Illegal Possession or Consumption of Ethyl Alcohol or Marijuana by an Underage Person
• CRS 18–13–123 – Unlawful Administration of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (Ghb) or Ketamine
• CRS 18 -13-128 – Human Smuggling 

Article 16. Criminal Proceedings

• CRS 16-8-101.5 – Definition of legal insanity.

Article 17. Colorado Organized Crime Control Act

• CRS 18-17-104 – Colorado Organized Crime Act 

Article 18. Drugs Crimes — Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1992

• CRS 18–18–403.5 – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance 
• CRS 18–18–404 – Unlawful Use of a Controlled Substance
• CRS 18–18–405 – Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing, or Sale
• CRS 18–18–406 – Offenses Relating to Marijuana and Marijuana Concentrate 
• CRS 18–18–406.1 – Unlawful Use or Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoids or Salvia Divinorum
• CRS 18–18–406.2 – Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing, Sale, or Cultivation of Synthetic Cannabinoids or Salvia Divinorum
• CRS 18–18–406.3 – Medical Use of Marijuana
• CRS 18–18–406.5 – Unlawful Use of Marijuana in a Detention Facility
• CRS 18–18–406.6 – Extraction of Marijuana Concentrate
• CRS 18–18–411 – Making Property Available for the Distribution Manufacture of Drugs
• CRS 18–18–412 – Abusing Toxic Vapors
• CRS 18–18–412.5 – Unlawful Possession of Materials to Make Methamphetamine and Amphetamine
• CRS 18–18–412.7 – Sale or Distribution of Materials to Manufacture Controlled Substances
• CRS 18–18–412.8 – Retail Sale of Methamphetamine Precursor Drugs
• CRS 18–18–415 – Prescription Fraud 
• CRS 18–18–422 – Imitation Controlled Substances
• CRS 18–18–423 – Counterfeit Substances
• CRS 18–18–428 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• CRS 18–18–430 – Advertisement of Drug Paraphernalia

Article 20. Offenses related to Limited Gaming

• CRS 18-20-103 – Violations of taxation provisions–penalties

Article 23. Gang Recruitment Act

• CRS 18-23-101 – Definition of Criminal Street Gang in Colorado
• CRS 18-23-102 – Recruiting a Juvenile to Join a Street Gang

Title 19. Children’s Code

• CRS 19-3-304 – Persons required to report child abuse or neglect

Title 24. Government – State

Article 33.5. Public Safety

• CRS 24-33.5-2010 – Unlawful possession of fireworks.

Title 33. Parks and Wildlife

Article 6. Law Enforcement and Penalties—Wildlife

• CRS 33-6-125 – Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
• CRS 33-6-126 – Shooting from a public road

Title 42. Vehicles and Traffic

Article 2. Drivers’ Licenses

Part 1. Drivers’ Licenses

• CRS 42–2–101 – Driving Without a License
• CRS 42–2–136 – Unlawful Possession or Use of License 
• CRS 42–2–137 – False Affidavit 
• CRS 42–2–138 – Driving Under Restraint
• CRS 42–2–139 – Permitting Unauthorized Minor to Drive
• CRS 42–2–140 – Permitting Unauthorized Person to Drive

Part 2. Habitual Offenders

• CRS 42-2-206 – Driving After Revocation Prohibited (DARP)

Part 3. Unlawful Acts

• CRS 42-2-309 – Unlawful Acts With a False ID 

Part 4. Commercial Drivers’ Licenses

• CRS 42–2–409 – Unlawful Possession or Use of a Commercial Driver’s License

Title 43. Transportation

Part 2. Equipment

• CRS 42-3-302 – Driving without license plates
• CRS 42-4-217 – Failure to Use High Beams
• CRS 42-4-239 – Texting and Driving

Part 7. Rights of Way

• CRS 42-4-701 – Failure to Yield to Driver on Right at Intersection
• CRS 42-4-702 – Turning Left Into Oncoming Traffic
• CRS 42-4-703 – Failure to Yield Right of Way at Intersection
• CRS 42-4-705 – Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle
• CRS 42-4-707 – Stopping in a Crosswalk or Intersection

Part 8. Pedestrians

• CRS 42-4-806 – Driving Through a Safety Zone
• CRS 42-4-807 – Drivers to Exercise Due Care to Pedestrians

Part 9. Turning – Stopping

• CRS 42-4-902 – Illegal U-turns

Part 10. Driving – Overtaking – Passing

• CRS 42-4-1001 – Driving on the Left Side of the Road
• CRS 42-4-1006 – Driving Wrong Way on a One-Way Road
• CRS 42-4-1007 – Unsafe Lane Changes
• CRS 42-4-1010 – Driving on Wrong Side of Divided Highway

Part 11. Speed Regulations

• CRS 42-4-1101 – Speeding
• CRS 42-4-1105 – Speed contests and exhibitions

Article 4. Regulation of Vehicles and Traffic

• CRS 42-4-1301:
  • Driving under the influence (DUI)
  • Driving with excessive alcoholic content (DUI per se)
  • Driving while ability impaired (DWAI)
  • Excess BAC CDL
  • Refusing to take a DUI chemical test
  • Underage drinking and driving (UDD)
  • DUI charges
• CRS 42–4–1305 – CRS Driving With an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container
• CRS 42–4–1305.5 – Driving With an Open Marijuana Container
• CRS 42-4-1409 – Driving Without Insurance
• CRS 42-4-1413 – Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer
• CRS 42–4–1601 – Hit and run
• CRS 42-4-1602 – Hit and Run with Vehicle Property Damage
• CRS 42-4-1603 – Hit and run with injury
• CRS 42-4-1606 – Failure to file an accident report

Article 5. Automobile Theft

• CRS 42–5–103 – Tampering with a Motor Vehicle
• CRS 42–5–104 – Theft of License Plates

Title 44. Revenue – Regulation of Activities

• CRS 44-3-901 – Furnishing alcohol to a minor

Colorado Jails

• Denver County Jail

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