Title 18 · CRS Title 18

Nonavailability of defenses

Citation: C.R.S. § 18-2-401

Section: 18-2-401

18-2-401. Nonavailability of defenses. (1) Renunciation and abandonment are not voluntary and complete so as to be a defense to prosecution under this article if they are motivated in whole or in part by: (a) A belief that a circumstance exists which increases the probability of detection or apprehension of the defendant or another or which makes more difficult the consummation of the crime; or (b) A decision to postpone the crime until another time or to substitute another victim or another but similar objective. Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 417, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 40-2-401. ARTICLE 3 Offenses Against the Person Editor's note: This title was repealed and reenacted in 1971. For historical information concerning the repeal and reenactment, see the editor's note following the title heading. PART 1 HOMICIDE AND RELATED OFFENSES