Tag:court opinion summaries

Court Opinions: PDJ Suspends Attorney After Felony Conviction for Attempting to Influence a Public Servant

The attorney contacted and made misrepresentations to Boulder public officials and law enforcement officers to see if his friend was being investigated for alleged sexual assault.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Juror Substitution Midway Through Criminal Trial Didn’t Warrant Reversal

The state Supreme Court also reviewed the appeals court’s decision in Clark v. People, finding an erroneous denial of a juror challenge for cause wasn’t structural because the trial court acted in good faith and the juror didn’t end up serving on the jury.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Stoops Aren’t ‘Dwellings’ Under the ‘Make My Day’ Law

The high court ruled a stoop isn’t considered part of a “dwelling” under Colorado's Make My Day law if it’s uncovered, unsecured and unenclosed.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court found the ATF exceeded its statutory authority when it classified bump stocks as machine guns.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for May 30

The Colorado Court of Appeals held offenders subject to lifetime sex offender registration may file a petition to discontinue registration.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for April 8

The Colorado Supreme Court reversed lower court judgments in two cases. One was a first-degree murder case and dealt with Miranda rights.