Colorado Charges for Crimes by Felony Class

A felony is defined in the State of Colorado as any offense for which an offender can be sentenced to the penitentiary.

Felony Sentencing and Convictions in Colorado

Felonies in the State of Colorado are classified according to classes.  The following provides a breakdown of the classes, examples of felony offenses in each class and the particular sentence for each classification.

Colorado Felony Records and Expungement

Generally, records of a criminal conviction in Colorado cannot be sealed.  The only time records may be sealed is if charges were never filed, the case was dismissed or the defendant was acquitted.  However, if a deferred sentence was granted in a felony case (which occurs where a defendant agrees to plead guilty and the sentence is put off until up to four years), and all conditions are completed, the charges can be dismissed against the defendant. In such an instance, a defendant may request the records to be sealed.

Colorado Statute of Limitations

No limitation:  Murder; attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit murder; kidnapping; attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit kidnapping; treason; attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit treason; any forgery regardless of penalty provided; attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit any forgery regardless of penalty

10 years: sexual assault, aggravated incest, trafficking in or sexual exploitation of children, soliciting for child prostitution, pandering or procurement of a child

3 years: other felonies (note that for sexual offenses involving a child under the age of fifteen, there is a seven year extension on the filing of a felony)

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Help from a Lawyer in Colorado for Felony Charges

An experienced criminal defense attorney can not only evaluate one’s case in order to determine what options one may have in the matter, but also the attorney can assist one in making important determinations in preparing one’s defense.  In addition, the attorney can help to preserve any rights you may have, as well as help to obtain the most advantageous result under the circumstances.