Colorado § 18-16-108 - Penalty.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-16-108 — Penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-16-108. Penalty.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article commits a class 6 felony. Any person who knowingly gives false information with respect to the information required by sections 18-16-103 and 18-16-105 commits a class 6 felony.
Source: L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1014, § 1, effective May 22. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 843, § 107, effective July 1.
ANNOTATION
Act does not create a strict liability crime. The second sentence of this provision requires a "knowing" violation. This mental state applies to the first sentence as well. Exotic Coins, Inc. v. Beacom, 699 P.2d 930 (Colo. 1985).
Jeweler's failure to comply with record-keeping requirement under § 18-16-107 does not constitute defense to criminal charge under this section and the prosecution's failure to introduce proof of jeweler's compliance with § 18-16-107 was not fatal to defendant's conviction. People v. Chavez, 764 P.2d 371 (Colo. App. 1988).
Evidence sufficient to sustain defendant's conviction for giving false information. People v. Chavez, 764 P.2d 371 (Colo. App. 1988).
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 18-16-108
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-16-108 cover?
Section 18-16-108 ("Penalty.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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