2010 Colorado Acts - Probation and the 2-prior Felony Rule

Probation and 2-prior Felony Rule HB 10-1338

a. Section §18-1.3-201 new law passed by the legislature rids us the 2-prior felony rule for most offenses;

b. The 2-prior felony rule still applies to:

                 i.    Murder,

                 ii.   Manslaughter,

                 iii.  Robbery and Aggravated Robbery,

                 iv.  Theft From Person,

                 v.    1^st and 2^nd degree burglary,

                 vi.   Offenses against kids,

                 vii.  1^st or 2^nd degree kidnapping,

                 viii. 1^st or 2^nd degree assault, and

                 ix.    Sex offenses (NOT failing to register).

                 x.     Moreover, the 2-prior felony rule also still applies to attempt or conspiracies to commit any of the aforementioned enumerated crimes.