Colorado Criminal Code – Motor Vehicle Theft & Child-Related Offenses

Vocabulary flashcards covering key age thresholds and offense definitions for Colorado motor-vehicle theft and child-related crimes.

First-Degree Motor Vehicle Theft

Steals/retains a vehicle AND has two prior motor-vehicle theft convictions.

Second-Degree Motor Vehicle Theft

Steals a vehicle under any of eight aggravating factors (e.g., retains >24 hrs, alters VIN, causes ≥$1 000 damage, uses in another crime, etc.).

Eight Aggravating Factors (2nd-Degree MVT)

1) Keeps vehicle >24 hrs 2) Alters appearance 3) Removes/changes VIN 4) Takes vehicle out of state 5) Affixes false plate 6) Causes ≥$1 000 property damage 7) Causes bodily injury 8) Uses vehicle in a non-traffic crime.

Third-Degree Motor Vehicle Theft

Obtains or exercises control over a stolen vehicle without aggravating factors; includes hot-wiring or punching ignition when stealing.

Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (Joyriding)

Takes vehicle, returns within 24 hrs, causes no damage, and commits no offense other than minor traffic or eluding police.

Child Abuse (Colorado) – Age Threshold

Victim is under 16 years old.

Child Enticement / Internet Luring

Crime involves a victim under 15 years old.

Sexual Assault on a Child – Scenario 1

Victim under 15; suspect at least 4 years older.

Sexual Assault on a Child – Scenario 2

Victim aged 15–16; suspect at least 10 years older.

Sexual Assault on a Child – Position of Trust

Victim 17 or younger; suspect holds a position of trust over the child.

Aggravated Incest

Incest offense where the victim is under 21 years of age.

Incest (Non-Aggravated)

Incest offense where the victim is 21 years of age or older.

Child Prostitution / Child Pornography

Offense involves a child under 18 years old.

Juvenile Sexting – Exchange of a Private Image

Image subject (or recipient) is at least 14 and less than 4 years younger than the juvenile sender.

At-Risk Adult

1) Any person 70 years or older, or 2) any adult (18+) with a disability.

At-Risk Juvenile

Person under 18 who has a disability.