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Court Opinions: Colorado Appeals Court Affirms New Trial for 1991 Pipe Bombing Suspect James Genrich

The appeals court found the postconviction court acted within its discretion when it determined that the expert testimony from the original trial was neutralized by the new evidence and granted Genrich a new trial.
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Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Finds District Court Erred by Defining ‘Sudden’ Too Narrowly

The 10th Circuit found that the district court erred when it granted summary judgment based on a too narrow definition of narrow.
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Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Rules Speedy Trial Protection Does Not Apply to Alleged Harms After a Defendant is Found Guilty

The 10th Circuit held that prejudice suffered at postconviction sentencing is not cognizable under the Sixth Amendment.
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Court Opinions: Appeals Court Cautions Against Using ‘Getting Close to 5 Jury’ Instruction

While the appeals court found the trial court didn’t err in its use of the instruction, it warned courts of the potential dangers.
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Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Denies Petition for Review of Colorado’s Ozone Reduction Plan

The 10th Circuit denied the petition and disagreed with the environmental groups who brought the suit against the plan.
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Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for May 16

The Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on May 16, including a case involving uninsured motorist coverage.
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Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Opinions for Sept. 26

In a case involving e-cigarette company JUUL Labs, the Colorado Supreme Court made a rule to show cause absolute this week.
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Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from July 6

The 10th Circuit upheld a man's sexual abuse and assault convictions, but ruled the district court erred in their sentencing enhancements.
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