Tag:Colorado Constitution

Colorado voters will decide if first-degree murder defendants should be denied right to bail

Colorado lawmakers approved legislation that will send a question to voters asking if people charged with first-degree murder should be denied bail “when proof is evident or presumption is great” that the person will be found guilty. 

CBA/DBA Executive Director Departs, 6 Firms Add Attorneys

Amy Larson departed her role as executive director of the CBA/DBA, local firms added new attorneys and more.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Feb. 20

The Colorado Supreme Court released four opinions including GHP Horwath, P.C. v. Kazazian.

A Brief History of Colorado Sen. Casimiro Barela

Casimiro Barela was one of the drafters of the Colorado Constitution and he suggested writing it in three languages.

10th Circuit Returns for Oral Arguments on Pandemic Insurance Coverage, CO Campaign Contribution Caps and More

The 10th Circuit will hold five days of oral arguments next week on issues like COVID-19 insurance coverage, campaign donation caps and more.

A Brief History of Colorado Dues Checkoffs for State Employees

The state Supreme Court in 2004 ruled state employees and labor organizations had standing to sue the governor over an executive order.

Arvada Police Sued Over Shooting of Johnny Hurley a Year After His Death

The case relies on a police reform bill passed in 2020 that allows suits against officers based on violations of the state constitution.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 24

The Court of Appeals issued four opinions on Feb. 24, including if defendants who refuse a blood draw are protected by the Fourth Amendment.