Tag:Colorado District Attorneys Council
Briefs
Gov. Polis Appoints Timothy Lane to the Gilpin County Court in the 1st Judicial District
Gov. Polis appointed Timothy Lane to the Gilpin County Court in the 1st Judicial District, replacing Judge David Taylor, effective immediately.
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Courts
Colorado Supreme Court Affirms ‘Reverse-Keyword’ Warrant in People v. Seymour
In a recent case brought to the Colorado Supreme Court, several individual’s IP addresses were discovered through a reverse-keyword warrant.
Features
Legal Leaders Reflect on Colorado General Assembly’s Impact on Criminal Law
It was a busy year for the Colorado General Assembly in 2023 that had a major impact on criminal law.
Legislature
What Legislation Colorado’s Legal Community is Watching in 2023
Law Week caught up with bar associations and legal organizations to hear what topics and bills they’re keeping an eye on this session.
Legislature
General Assembly Passes Bill to Close Gaps in Witness Intimidation Law
The Colorado legislature on Tuesday passed a bill with strong support from prosecutors to expand the definition of witness intimidation.
Features
Legislative Look Ahead: Fentanyl, Consent and Youth Interrogations Among Criminal Law Topics to Watch at Capitol
The 2022 legislative session is likely to bring criminal justice-related bills on fentanyl, witness intimidation and youth interrogations.
Features
Criminal Law Attorneys Reflect on Legislative Wins, Worries and the Work Ahead
The Colorado General Assembly passed about 40 new laws related to criminal justice and corrections, including an overhaul of the state’s misdemeanor code and a bill limiting the use of ketamine injections by first responders.
Courts
Colorado Supreme Court: Courts Can’t Avoid Speedy Trial Deadlines through Retroactive Mistrials
The state Supreme Court held that courts may not declare retroactive mistrials to avoid deadlines set by the state’s speedy trial laws.