Tag:first-degree murder

The Colorado Supreme Court held that a REDDI tip of a drunk driver established reasonable suspicion to justify a police stop.

The U.S. Supreme Court found the 9th Circuit erred in interpreting Strickland v. Washington in a case involving the death penalty.

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The Colorado Supreme Court reversed lower court judgments in two cases. One was a first-degree murder case and dealt with Miranda rights.

Colorado lawmakers approved legislation that will send a question to voters asking if people charged with first-degree murder should be denied bail “when proof is evident or presumption is great” that the person will be found guilty. 

The Colorado Court of Appeals released three opinions on Jan. 18, including a personal injury case that involved the use of American Medical Association impairment guides.

The Colorado Legislature began its session Jan. 10, and property tax, public safety and the cost of living are expected to be top priorities.

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling in a murder case.