Tag:excessive force

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Finds Sentencing Errors in Judgment Against Sunset Mesa Funeral Home Operators

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals found the district court erred in its sentencing of Sunset Mesa Funeral Home operators Megan Hess and Shirley Koch.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for April 25

The Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on April 25, including an opinion on an excessive force claim against a police officer.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Nov. 15

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that denied three Aurora Police Officers qualified immunity.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for July 18

The 10th Circuit issued rulings in three Denver cases July 18 including reversing the grant of qualified immunity to Adams County deputies in an excessive force lawsuit.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for May 9

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision to grant qualified immunity in an excessive force appeal.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for April 24

The 10th Circuit ruled in several cases, including reversing a sentence in a case concerning gang violence and procedural errors.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from Nov. 9

The 10th Circuit reversed a district court decision denying qualified immunity to a police officer, but ruled the officer violated the Fourth Amendment rights of a person under arrest.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for the Week of April 11

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals issued opinions in four Colorado cases including an opinion in United States v. Maxton.