Tag:criminal law

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for April 25

The Colorado Supreme Court reversed a motion to suppress evidence in a drug case, finding there was reasonable suspicion to stop and search.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for March 3

The Colorado Court of Appeals published four opinions on March 4 on criminal law, family law and an intergovernmental agreement.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Feb. 22

The Colorado Supreme Court abolished res gestae and concluded a bumpy Boulder sidewalk didn't pose an “unreasonable risk” to a pedestrian.

Colorado Supreme Court Abandons ‘Troublesome Relic’ of Common Law

The Colorado Supreme Court abandoned the res gestae doctrine, calling it a "troublesome relic from Colorado’s common law of evidence."

Jerry Blackwell, Prosecutor in Derek Chauvin Trial, Speaks at Denver Event

Jerry Blackwell, special prosecutor in the Derek Chauvin trial, spoke about George Floyd, race and DEI at an event in Denver last week.

Inmates Allege Colorado is Violating Anti-Slavery Amendment

Colorado inmates on Tuesday filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the state violated a constitutional ban on forced prison labor.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 17

On Feb. 17, the Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on three criminal cases and one civil case.

Supreme Court Finds Latino Juror Improperly Dismissed Due to Race in Rape, Shooting Case

The Colorado Supreme Court on Feb. 14 concluded a trial court should not have dismissed a Latino juror in a 2015 rape and shooting case.