Tag:jury instructions
Courts
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.
Courts
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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Supreme Court Overturns Kidnapping Conviction
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday reversed a defendant's kidnapping conviction because of a poorly worded jury instruction.
Briefs
Federal Judge Christine Arguello Updates Practice Standards Effective Dec. 1
U.S. District Judge Christine M. Arguello has updated her practice standards, effective Dec. 1.
Courts
Colorado Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Criminal Cases
The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday in four cases, including one about whether a dead man must pay restitution.
Courts
Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Judges’ “Reasonable Doubt” Comments on Wednesday
The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two criminal cases where judges used analogies to explain reasonable doubt.
Courts
Colorado Supreme Court Hears Criminal Cases, Congressional Map Controversy
On Oct. 12, the Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two criminal cases and a proposed congressional redistricting map.