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\n \n Colorado Criminal Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Learn about Colorado’s criminal laws and the basics of the different levels of crimes.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Colorado’s criminal code covers everything from drug crimes and prostitution to assault and homicide crimes. Colorado updated its crime classifications and penalties<\/a> in 2022, reducing the number of misdemeanor categories and eliminating common law offenses.<\/p>\r\n

Colorado’s criminal justice system separates drug offenses from other crimes. State law recognizes:<\/p>\r\n