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§ 42-5-103. Tampering with a motor vehicle

CO Rev Stat § 42-5-103 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Any person who with criminal intent does any of the following to a motor vehicle or to any part, equipment, attachment, accessory, or appurtenance contained in or forming a part thereof without the knowledge and consent of the owner of such motor vehicle commits tampering with a motor vehicle:

(a) Tightens or loosens any bolt, bracket, wire, screw, or other fastening contained in, contained on, or forming a part of such motor vehicle; or

(b) Shifts or changes the gears or brakes of such motor vehicle; or

(c) Scratches, mars, marks, or otherwise damages such motor vehicle or any part thereof; or

(d) Adds any substance or liquid to the gas tank, carburetor, oil, radiator, or any other part of such motor vehicle; or

(e) Aids, abets, or assists in the commission or attempted commission of any such unlawful act or acts enumerated in this subsection (1).

(2) Tampering with a motor vehicle is:

(a) A class 1 misdemeanor if the damage is less than one thousand dollars;

(b) A class 5 felony if the damage is one thousand dollars or more but less than twenty thousand dollars;

(c) A class 3 felony if the damage is twenty thousand dollars or more or causes bodily injury to a person.

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