In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado, there are two different types of felony charges – a standard felony and a drug felony. Most criminal charges are either charged as a misdemeanor or felony. However, for criminal cases involving drugs, then there is a separate charging hierarchy called drug misdemeanor or drug felony. Let’s look at these two different types of felony charges and examples of these crimes in Colorado.
Drug Felony Charges in Larimer County: How Are Drug Felonies Charged?
In Larimer County, Colorado there are four levels of drug felonies. Often shortened to DF (drug felony), there are 4 classes of drug felonies:
|
Drug Felony Level |
Presumptive Range |
Aggravated Range |
Parole |
Drug Felony 1 – DF 1 |
8 – 32 years |
N/A |
3 years |
Drug Felony 2 – DF 2 |
4 – 8 years |
8 – 16 years |
2 years |
Drug Felony 3 – DF 3 |
2 – 4 years |
4 – 6 years |
1 year |
Drug Felony 4 – DF 4 |
6 months – 1 year |
1 – 2 years |
1 year |
Here are some examples of different crimes charged at each level of drug felony:
DF1 – An adult selling, distributing, dispensing or transferring any amount of a schedule 1 or schedule 2 substance to a minor, and the adult is at least 2 years older than the minor.
DF2 – An adult selling, distributing, dispensing or transferring any amount of a schedule 3 or schedule 4 substance to a minor, and the adult is at least 2 years older than the minor.
DF3 – Possession of not more than 7 grams of methamphetamine
DF4 – Possession of not more than 4 grams of a schedule 3 or schedule 4 controlled substance
Loveland and Estes Park Felony Charge Defense Lawyer: How Are Felonies Charged?
In Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park, there are 6 felony levels that can be charged. Here are the sentencing ranges for all 6 classes of felony charges, along with the extraordinary risk ranges:
| Felony Level | Presumptive Range | Extraordinary Risk Range | Parole |
Class 1 Felony |
Life |
N/A |
No parole |
Class 2 Felony |
8 – 24 years |
N/A |
5 years for a violent3 years for nonviolent |
Class 3 Felony |
4 – 12 years |
4 – 16 years |
3 years |
Class 4 Felony |
2 – 6 years |
2 – 8 years |
3 years |
Class 5 Felony |
1 – 3 years |
1 – 4 years |
2 years |
Class 6 Felony |
12 – 18 months |
1 – 2 years |
1 year |
Some examples of criminal charges for each felony level in Colorado:
Class 1 Felony – Murder in the 1st Degree
Class 2 Felony – First Degree Assault on an At-Risk Adult resulting in serious bodily injury
Class 3 Felony – Aggravated Robbery
Class 4 Felony – Second Degree Burglary
Class 5 Felony – Menacing with a deadly weapon
Class 6 Felony – Theft $2,000 – $4,999
If you or someone you love has been charged with a felony or drug felony crime, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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