Tag:Colorado Department of Corrections

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Vacates Untimely Restitution Order

The state Supreme Court interpreted the laws surrounding restitution orders and sentencing procedures, clarifying which orders are timely under People v. Weeks.

2025 Top Litigators: Suneeta Hazra

From her representation of chocolatiers to her work stopping illegal mining activity, Suneeta Hazra’s year in the courtroom involved several notable victories.

Inside Colorado Clemency: the Process, Pain Points, Possible Reforms

The governor has exclusive authority to grant clemency in Colorado, but advocates say the process lacks transparency for attorneys, applicants and the public.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Reverses Unauthorized Work Activity Conviction for David Lesh

The 10th Circuit found that the statute for unauthorized work activity was impermissibly vague as applied to social media users posting images on the internet.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for Feb. 21

The 10th Circuit affirmed multiple rulings including a case involving merchandise theft.

Bill in Colorado to provide cash assistance to people leaving prison dies

Colorado lawmakers killed a bill that would have provided direct cash assistance for daily expenses to support people recently released from incarceration. 

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Jan. 11

The Colorado Court of Appeals released two opinions on Jan. 11, including an opinion on speedy trial deadlines.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Oct. 10

The 10th Circuit made a ruling in a case connected to the Eighth Amendment.