Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Colorado DUI Laws to learn more.
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Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Colorado DUI Laws to learn more.
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Call Us NowA class 4 felony is a category of felony offense in Colorado that carries a sentencing range of
Common examples of class 4 felonies include
The maximum prison term becomes 8 years if the charged offense is also an extraordinary risk crime. Convictions can typically be sealed three years after the criminal case ends.
In this article, our Denver Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss:
Class 4 felonies are the fourth most serious category of Colorado criminal offenses. They have more lenient penalties than class 3 felonies and harsher penalties than class 5 felonies.
The presumptive punishment for class 4 felony crimes is two to six years in Colorado State Prison and/or $2,000 to $500,000 in fines. The mandatory parole period is three years.
Note that the sentence can vary depending on how the felony offense is prosecuted. For instance, extraordinary risk class 4 felonies present a high probability of harm to society and carry
Colorado class 4 felony | Sentence range |
Presumptive |
3 years of mandatory parole |
Extraordinary risk |
3 years of mandatory parole |
Enhanced |
3 years of mandatory parole |
Aggravated |
3 years of mandatory parole |
Exceptional circumstances |
3 years of mandatory parole |
Aggravated & extraordinary risk (most crimes of violence) |
3 years of mandatory parole |
Enhanced & extraordinary risk |
3 years of mandatory parole |
Exceptional circumstances & extraordinary risk |
3 years of mandatory parole |
Courts must impose prison if the defendant has two prior felony convictions.1
Learn more in our article Colorado felony sentencing guidelines.
Ten common class 4 felonies in Colorado include the following unlawful acts:
Common examples of class 4 felonies with extraordinary risk in Colorado include these serious crimes:
See the state government’s official list of Colorado class 4 felonies.
In Colorado, most class 4 felony convictions are sealable three years after the case closes. But there is no waiting period if the criminal charge gets dismissed.
Note that felony convictions for sex crimes, DUIs, or domestic violence can never be sealed.2
Learn how to seal Colorado criminal records.
Yes. Defendants facing class 4 felony charges in Colorado can elect to have a jury trial by twelve jurors. With the judge’s okay, the defendant can instead have a smaller jury of at least six jurors or else a bench trial (with no jury at all).3
Certain class 4 felonies can be deportable, especially if they involve guns, violence, and/or controlled substances. Learn more about the criminal defense of immigrants in Colorado.4
Yes. Convicted felons cannot own or carry firearms in Colorado. The only way to get firearm rights restored is through a Governor’s Pardon.5
In most cases, the district attorney has three years after the class 4 felony allegedly occurs to press charges. But if the charge involves fraud or theft, the clock usually does not begin running until after the offense is discovered. And if the defendant is outside of Colorado, the statute of limitations pauses (tolls) for up to five years.6