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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-605 (2026)

Tampering with a witness

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(Repealed)

Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 465, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-8-605. L. 77: IP(1) amended, p. 968, § 50, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section repealed, p. 503, § 7, effective July 1.

Cross references: For present provision on tampering with a witness or victim, see § 18- 8-707.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1979–2004 · leading case: People v. Yascavage, 101 P.3d 1090 (Colo. 2004).
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People v. Yascavage, 101 P.3d 1090 (Colo. 2004). · cites it 4× “Accordingly, comments following the adoption of section 40-8-605 and cases construing section 18-8-605 are relevant in interpreting the modern provision.”
People v. Moyer., 670 P.2d 785 (Colo. 1983). · cites it 6× “(1) A person commits tampering with a witness if he intentionally attempts without bribery or threats to induce a witness or a person he believes is to be called as a witness in any official proceeding to: “(a) Testify falsely or unlawfully withhold any testimony; or “(b) Absent…”
People v. Smith, 597 P.2d 204 (Colo. 1979). · cites it 6× “1973), and tampering with a witness (section 18-8-605, C.R.S.1973). We affirm in part and reverse in part.”
People v. Francois, 598 P.2d 144 (Colo. 1979). · cites it 6× “Section 18-8-605(1)(a), C.R.S. 1973 (1978 Repl.”
People v. Aalbu, 696 P.2d 796 (Colo. 1985). “§ 18-8-605, 8 C.R.S. (1978). This charge was based on the defendant’s alleged attempt to induce Olson to testify falsely at a provi-dency hearing conducted in the District Court of El Paso County on January 21, 1980, at which Olson pled guilty to conspiracy to dispense a…”
People v. Rubanowitz, 673 P.2d 45 (Colo. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “*46 As the result of certain events during an earlier trial (trial 1), Rubanowitz was charged by information with tampering with a witness in violation of § 18-8-605(l)(a), C.R.S.1973 (1978 RepLVol.”
People v. Hower, 626 P.2d 734 (Colo. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 4× “Section 18-8-605, C.R.S. 1973 (1978 Repl.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-605(1)(a) — 1 case
People v. Francois, 598 P.2d 144 (Colo. 1979). “Section 18-8-605(1)(a), C.R.S. 1973 (1978 Repl.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-605(l)(a) — 2 cases
People v. Francois, 598 P.2d 144 (Colo. 1979). “Section 18-8-605(1)(a), C.R.S. 1973 (1978 Repl.”
People v. Rubanowitz, 673 P.2d 45 (Colo. Ct. App. 1983). “*46 As the result of certain events during an earlier trial (trial 1), Rubanowitz was charged by information with tampering with a witness in violation of § 18-8-605(l)(a), C.R.S.1973 (1978 RepLVol.”
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