Courts

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Dec. 28

The 10th Circuit found county property records didn’t show wells were producing and an energy company misled an oil and gas lease owner into selling one-third of her interests.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Dec. 23

The 10th Circuit affirmed the Tiger King’s revised sentence and clarified the sentencing guidelines when two unrelated hitmen are hired to kill the same person.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Dec. 27

The 10th Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction after a man was told to stop speaking at a school board meeting.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Dec. 22

The Colorado Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed a judgment involving COVID-19 protocols and a jury.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Dec. 22

The 10th Circuit determined a district court correctly denied a compassionate release motion and affirmed the ruling.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Dec. 20

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court's ruling on a case involving a school providing special education services for a student with an emotional disability.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for December 2022

Colorado’s Presiding Disciplinary Judge issued opinions in two attorney discipline cases for the month of December 2022.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Dec. 19

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled a district court abused its discretion compelling a judge to appear for a deposition in a contempt action against Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Dec. 19

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court's ruling on a case involving intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Dec. 16

A 10th Circuit panel out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, ruled that any error in including statements prior to a Miranda warning in a trial was harmless.