Tag:criminal law

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 3

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued its opinion in People v. Buckner and ruled de novo on a definition in the Rape Sheild Statute.

Supreme Court Says Defendant Entitled to Court-Appointed Counsel Despite Parents’ Income

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday concluded that a defendant living rent-free with his parents may be eligible for court-appointed counsel.

Legislative Look Ahead: Fentanyl, Consent and Youth Interrogations Among Criminal Law Topics to Watch at Capitol

The 2022 legislative session is likely to bring criminal justice-related bills on fentanyl, witness intimidation and youth interrogations.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Jan. 10

The Colorado Supreme Court issued four opinions in criminal cases on Monday, including one involving the state's "make my day" statute.

Supreme Court to Hear Sixth Amendment Cases Involving Public Defender Swaps

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two Sixth Amendment cases involving defendants represented by public defenders.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Nov. 18

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued opinions on two criminal cases, a personal injury case and a family law case.

Denver DAs Prosecutorial Discretion Not Influenced by Race Report Says

Prosecutorial discretion does not account for different racial and ethnic outcomes in dismissals and deferred judgement in Denver.

Colorado Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Criminal Cases

The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday in four cases, including one about whether a dead man must pay restitution.