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Tag:Batson challenge

Court Opinions: Colorado Appeals Court Rules Evidence of Prior Abuse Against Witnesses are Admissible in Trials

The appeals court found that such evidence may be admissible under Colorado Rule of Evidence 404(b) to buttress a witness’s credibility.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for March 27

The Colorado Supreme Court made multiple rulings March 27 including one concerning a Batson challenge.

Ray Ojeda Resentenced for 1997 Attack on 15-Year-Old Girl

After the Denver DA’s Office reached a plea agreement with Ray Ojeda in August, he was resentenced this week to 96 years.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Oct. 13

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a case related to a Batson challenge.

Lawmakers Toss Jury Selection Bias Issue Back to Judicial Branch

Lawmakers killed a bill on implicit bias in jury selection, giving the judicial branch another chance at addressing the issue.

Supreme Court Finds Latino Juror Improperly Dismissed Due to Race in Rape, Shooting Case

The Colorado Supreme Court on Feb. 14 concluded a trial court should not have dismissed a Latino juror in a 2015 rape and shooting case.