Tag:criminal law

Gov. Polis Appoints Graham Peper to the Jefferson County Court in the First Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis on April 28 appointed Graham Peper to the Jefferson County Court in the First Judicial District.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for April 28

The Colorado Court of Appeals published its opinions in People v. Khalil Sander and Johnson Family Law v. Grant Bursek on April 28.

Fentanyl Bill Stalls in Senate Judiciary Committee After Testimony and Opposition Rally

With two weeks left in session at the Colorado GA, the clock to pass one of this year's most watched bills is ticking.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for April 25

The Colorado Supreme Court reversed a motion to suppress evidence in a drug case, finding there was reasonable suspicion to stop and search.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for March 3

The Colorado Court of Appeals published four opinions on March 4 on criminal law, family law and an intergovernmental agreement.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Feb. 22

The Colorado Supreme Court abolished res gestae and concluded a bumpy Boulder sidewalk didn't pose an “unreasonable risk” to a pedestrian.

Colorado Supreme Court Abandons ‘Troublesome Relic’ of Common Law

The Colorado Supreme Court abandoned the res gestae doctrine, calling it a "troublesome relic from Colorado’s common law of evidence."

Jerry Blackwell, Prosecutor in Derek Chauvin Trial, Speaks at Denver Event

Jerry Blackwell, special prosecutor in the Derek Chauvin trial, spoke about George Floyd, race and DEI at an event in Denver last week.