Tag:Denver District Attorney’s Office

Litigation Attorney Zoe Verhoeven Joins Caplan & Earnest

Caplan & Earnest announced Nov. 20 that Zoe Verhoeven, who interned with the firm, has joined as a litigation attorney.

Diversion Programs Show Significant Success Across Colorado

Across the state, diversion programs are proving successful at preventing recidivism and allowing district attorneys to pursue alternatives to incarceration for some lower-level crimes.

New Judge Appointed to the Denver Juvenile Court, 4 Firms Add Attorneys

Chief Justice Brian Boatright appointed a new judge to the Denver Juvenile Court, four firms added attorneys and more.

A Brief History of Justice System Dogs

Facility dogs have played a critical role in Colorado courtrooms and prisons for the past 20 years.

Mayor Hancock Appoints Isaam Shamsid-Deen to Denver County Court

Mayor Hancock appointed Isaam Shamsid-Deen to the Denver County Court bench, filling the vacancy from departing Judge Tanya Wheeler.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for May 1

The disciplinary judge publicly censured a former Denver DA after he missed a statutory deadline for restitution for a victim.

Remembering Norm Early: Denver DA Office Giant and Passionate Legal Legend

The Denver District Attorney’s Office announced Colorado’s first black prosecutor, Norm Early, died from complications of diabetes and medical issues on May 5. 

General Assembly Passes Bill to Close Gaps in Witness Intimidation Law

The Colorado legislature on Tuesday passed a bill with strong support from prosecutors to expand the definition of witness intimidation.