Misdemeanors
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 Colorado Misdemeanor Sentencing
In Colorado, there are three classes of misdemeanor offenses.
The table below shows the possible sentence for each class:
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| Classes of Misdemeanors |
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Possible Penalty |
| Class One Misdemeanor (M1) |
Up to 18 Months Jail* |
| Class Two Misdemeanor (M2) |
Up to 12 Months Jail |
| Class Three Misdemeanor (M3) |
Up to 6 months Jail |
| * If your charge is designated as an "Extraordinary Risk Crime," then this will increase the maximum sentence from 18 months jail to 24 months jail for a Class One Misdemeanor. |
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Extraordinary Risk Crimes
Some Class One Misdemeanors are labeled as “Extraordinary Risk Crimes,” which increases the maximum sentence the judge may give you. Extraordinary Risk Crimes include, but are not limited to, Child Abuse, Third Degree Assault, Unlawful Sexual Contact, and Violation of Restraining Order (only for second or subsequent offenses).
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 Additional Sentence Requirements
 Some convictions carry specific sentencing requirements, unique to that type of charge. For example, a domestic violence conviction results in mandatory domestic violence classes. For a DUI conviction, doing alcohol classes is the only way to avoid mandatory jail.
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Sentencing 
