Misdemeanor Drug Charges in Colorado
Drug Misdemeanor 1 (M1) Penalties
Minimum: 6 months
Maximum: 18 months
Fine: $500-$5,000
DOS: $1,000
18-18-405
Distribution / manufacture / possession with intent to distribute / conspiracy to do same a Schedule V drug.
Distribution of less than 4 grams of Schedule III/IV for no remuneration.
18-18-406
Distribution / manufacture / possession with intent to distribute / conspiracy to do same of marijuana ( not otherwise allowed by regulatory scheme) up to 4 oz or 2 oz of concentrate.
Cultivation of of less than 6 plants.
Possession of 6-12 oz of marijuana or less than 3 oz of marijuana concentrate.
18-18-406.5
Use of marijuana in a detention facility.
Drug Misdemeanor 2 (M2) Penalties
Minimum: 0 months
Maximum: 12 months
Fine: $50-$750.00
DOS: $3000
18-18-406
Possession of 2-6 oz of marijuana
Use or possession of synthetic cannabanoids
18-18-412
Abusing toxic vapors
18-18-412-.8
Unlawful retail sale of meth precursors
Drug Petty Offense (DPO)
18-18-406
Possession of less than 2 oz. of marijuana, not otherwise authorized by law.
Open and public display or consumption of marijuana.
Transfer of less then 2 oz of marijuana without remuneration.
18-18-413
Authorized possession of controlled substance (out of pill bottle)
18-18-428
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Sealing of records for Drug Misdemeanors
∗May not require as a condition of a plea agreement that the person waives right to petition to seal-16-7-301, C.R.S.
Level of Offense: Drug Misdemeanor 1 (DM1)
Time frame to petition (date of final disposition or release from supervision): 5 years
District Attorney may object - Court may seal if no objection
Level of Offense: Drug Misdemeanor 2 (DM2)
Time frame to petition ( date of final disposition or release from supervision): 3 years
District Attorney may object - Court may seal if no objection
Level of Offense: Drug Petty Offense (DPO)
Time frame to petition (date of final disposition or release from supervision): 1 year
Sealing is mandatory if criteria met
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