Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, C.R.S. 18-6-701, is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when an adult helps a child commit a crime. Depending on the crime the adult encouraged the child to commit, Contributing to the Delinquency can be a misdemeanor or felony crime. In either case, this offense comes with hefty penalties, including incarceration at the Larimer County Jail or the Colorado Department of Corrections. If you have been charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, you will need a top criminal defense lawyer who understands the rules at the Larimer County Court.
Fort Collins Court Definition of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, C.R.S. 18-6-701
The Fort Collins Court definition of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, C.R.S. 18-6-701, is as follows:
(b) Any person who induces, aids, or encourages a child to violate any municipal or county ordinance, court order, or state or federal law that is not a felony victims rights act crime as defined in section 24-4.1-302(1) commits second degree contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Contributing to Delinquency is charged any time one person helps or encourages a child to break any law. Under C.R.S. 18-6-701, a “child” is defined as any person under the age of 18 years old.
Misdemeanor vs. Felony Contributing to Delinquency in Larimer County
Contributing to Delinquency can be a misdemeanor or felony crime in Larimer County. Contributing to Delinquency is charged as a felony when the adult encourages or persuades a child to commit a felony Victim’s Rights Act crime outlined in C.R.S. 24-4.1-302 (1). Some of these offenses include, but are not limited to:
- Assault in the Second Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-203
- Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206
- Vehicular Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-205
- Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-301
- Stalking, C.R.S. 18-3-602
If the defendant convinced a child to commit a misdemeanor offense involving a victim, or an offense that did not involve a victim at all, then Contributing to Delinquency is a misdemeanor.
Loveland and Estes Park Sentences and Penalties for Contributing to Delinquency
Sentences and penalties for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Loveland and Estes Park depend on whether the defendant is convicted of misdemeanor or felony Contributing. Contributing to Delinquency can be a class 1 misdemeanor or class 4 felony. Sentences for each are outlined in the table below:
M1 / Class 1 misdemeanor |
F4 / Class 4 felony |
| · Up to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail
· Maximum $1,000 fine |
· 2 – 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections / DOC
· $2,000 – $500,000 in fines · 3 years of mandatory parole after incarceration · Mandatory firearm and ammunition relinquishment |
Regardless of whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony Contributing charges, your future is in jeopardy. Don’t wait to contact a top criminal defense lawyer who will protect your future so that you can live a normal life again. Waiting for a court appearance involves worry and uncertainty about your future. We have answers to your toughest questions, so call our lawyers to talk.
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