C.R.S. Section 18-4-203
Second degree burglary

(1)

A person commits second degree burglary, if the person knowingly breaks an entrance into, enters unlawfully in, or remains unlawfully after a lawful or unlawful entry in a building or occupied structure with intent to commit therein a crime against another person or property.

(2)

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(a)

Second degree burglary is a class 4 felony if the burglary is of an occupied structure or of a building being used for the operation of a commercial business.

(b)

Second degree burglary is a class 3 felony if:

(I)

It is a burglary of a dwelling;

(II)

The objective of the burglary is the theft of a controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), lawfully kept within any building or occupied structure; or

(III)

The objective of the burglary is the theft of one or more firearms or ammunition.

(c)

Second degree burglary is a class 2 misdemeanor if the person knowingly violated a written notice by a retailer or an order by a court of lawful jurisdiction specifically restraining a person from entering a particular retail location during hours which the retail store is open to the public.

(d)

Second degree burglary is a class 5 felony if the burglary is of any other building not described in subsection (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c) of this section.

Source: Section 18-4-203 — Second degree burglary, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-18.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

18–4–101
Definitions 18–4–102
First degree arson 18–4–103
Second degree arson 18–4–104
Third degree arson 18–4–105
Fourth degree arson 18–4–201
Definitions 18–4–202
First degree burglary 18–4–203
Second degree burglary 18–4–204
Third degree burglary 18–4–205
Possession of burglary tools 18–4–301
Robbery 18–4–302
Aggravated robbery 18–4–305
Use of photographs, video tapes, or films of property 18–4–401
Theft 18–4–403
Statutory intent 18–4–404
Obtaining control over any stolen thing of value - conviction 18–4–405
Rights in stolen property 18–4–406
Concealment of goods 18–4–407
Questioning of person suspected of theft without liability 18–4–408
Theft of trade secrets - penalty 18–4–409
Motor vehicle theft - definitions 18–4–409.5
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle - definition 18–4–411
Transactions for profit in stolen goods 18–4–412
Theft of medical records or medical information - penalty - definitions 18–4–413
Mandatory sentencing for repeated felony theft from a store - store defined 18–4–414
Evidence of value 18–4–415
Use of photographs, video tapes, or films of property 18–4–416
Theft by resale of a lift ticket or coupon 18–4–417
Unlawful acts - theft detection devices 18–4–420
Chop shop activity - ownership or operation of a chop shop - altered or removed identification number - penalties - definitions 18–4–501
Criminal mischief 18–4–502
First degree criminal trespass 18–4–503
Second degree criminal trespass 18–4–504
Third degree criminal trespass 18–4–504.5
Definition of premises 18–4–505
First degree criminal tampering 18–4–506
Second degree criminal tampering 18–4–506.3
Tampering with equipment associated with oil or gas gathering operations - penalty 18–4–506.5
Tampering with a utility meter - penalty 18–4–507
Defacing or destruction of written instruments 18–4–508
Defacing, destroying, or removing landmarks, monuments, or accessories 18–4–509
Defacing a cave - definitions 18–4–510
Defacing posted notice 18–4–511
Littering of public or private property - repeal 18–4–512
Abandonment of a motor vehicle 18–4–513
Criminal use of a noxious substance 18–4–514
Use of photographs, video tapes, or films of property 18–4–515
Entry to survey property - exception to criminal trespass 18–4–516
Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater 18–4–601
Definitions 18–4–602
Unlawful transfer for sale 18–4–603
Unlawful trafficking in unlawfully transferred articles 18–4–604
Dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles 18–4–604.3
Unlawful recording of a live performance 18–4–604.7
Trafficking in unlawfully recorded live performance 18–4–605
Applicability 18–4–606
Confiscation and disposition of items 18–4–607
Restitution 18–4–701
Theft of cable service - definitions 18–4–702
Civil action - damages 18–4–703
Severability

Current through Fall 2025

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