Tag:criminal law

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Holds Courts Can Reimpose Probation on Sentences Served Without Violating Allman v. People

The state Supreme Court also ruled this week that a trial court has no freestanding authority to order discovery absent certain authorizations.

Kids, Parents Learn About Criminal Law at Juvenile Justice Symposium in Aurora

At the symposium this week, kids and families asked Recht Kornfeld Shareholder Lara Marks Baker some of their most pressing legal questions.

Juvenile Justice Symposium Will Return for its 15th Year in Colorado

For more than 15 years, the Juvenile Justice Symposium has educated college, high school and middle school students and their families about criminal and juvenile law and school discipline.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Overrules Shillinger v. Haworth

The 10th Circuit held that a Sixth Amendment violation of confidential communication with an attorney required the defendant to show prejudice.

Recht Kornfeld Opens Office in Durango, Adds Two Shareholders

In addition to two new offices in Durango and New York, Katherine Otto and Beale Tejada joined Recht Kornfeld as shareholders.

Legal Leaders Reflect on Colorado General Assembly’s Impact on Criminal Law

It was a busy year for the Colorado General Assembly in 2023 that had a major impact on criminal law.

A Look at Secondary Trauma and Criminal Law

Secondary trauma has been seen in lawyers, judges, jurors and legal professionals and there are resources available to help.

Bill Addressing Remote Access Recently Signed by Gov. Polis June 7

A new law passed requiring criminal court proceedings conducted in open court to provide remote access to the public.