Tag:mental health

Court Opinion: Appeals Court Finds District Court Didn’t Err in Revoking Youthful Offender System Sentence

The appeals court found no error in the district court’s revocation of a youthful offender system sentence and its imposition of a previously suspended Department of Corrections sentence.

Denver County Court’s New Competency Support Docket Heard Over 200 Cases Since July Launch

In just two months since its launch, the Denver County Court’s new competency support docket has heard more 200 cases and made more than 100 referrals.

Holland & Knight Partner Stephen Dietrich Details his Mental Health Journey as an Attorney

Stephen Dietrich’s new book may offer attorneys insight on the techniques and strategies used to battle anxiety in professional life.

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.

Denver County Court Launches New Competency Support Docket

The Denver County Court announced a new competency support docket with a goal to connect defendants with competency concerns to mental health support services and expedite legal proceedings.

Chambers USA Lawyers Discuss the Impacts of Interest Rates on M&A, Noncompetes on Employment

High interest rates are still impacting the M&A space, but there’s hope on the horizon. Labor and employment attorneys are working to figure out what the new noncompete normal means for employers.

Denver DA Candidates Discuss Their Experience, Visions for the Office

The debate between the two candidates comes a week before election day, when the new Denver DA will be decided.

Use of the Term ‘Excited Delirium’ Now Prohibited in Colorado

On April 4, Colorado became the second state in the country to ban the official use of the term “excited delirium.”