OADC Weekly Case Law Update

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 8/22/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(00:46) People v. Lee, 21CA0285; IAC for failure to ask for plea agreement.

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 8/15/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:08) People v. Clutts, 21CA1342; Choice of Evils Defense.

(07:38) People v. Ruffin, 21CA1675; Intelligent and Knowing waiver of counsel.

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 8/9/2023.

Cases:

(01:39) People v. Greggs, 21CA1255; IAC sentencing counsel for inadequate mitigation at sentencing hearing.

(10:32) People v. Bastein, 22CA0959; Illegal sentence where offense is not per se COV and no separate COV count was filed for the charge.

(14:38) People v. Collier, 22CA0837; Illegal sentence claims can be raised even though counsel failed to reassert pro se issues in their supplement.

(21:58) People v. Wright, 21CA1150; Post Conviction court must forward entire pro se 35c motion to counsel if at least one claim has arguable merit.

(23:28) Supreme Court Cert Grants:

People v. Segura, No. 22SC816, Court of Appeals Case No. 20CA1785

Martinez v. People, No. 22SC835, Court of Appeals Case No. 19CA1481

People v. Romero, No. 22SC845, Court of Appeals Case No. 20CA143

Salah v. People, No. 23SC4, Court of Appeals Case No. 19CA180

Dhyne v. People, No. 22SC869, Court of Appeals Case No. 20CA1565

Niemeyer v. People, No. 23SC117, Court of Appeals Case No. 18CA1877

(25:55) Rule 21 Dispositions:

In Re. People v. Qu, 2023SA102

In re. People v. Holloway, 23SA 148 and 149

(27:27) SCOTUS:

Harness v. Watson, 22-412

Links:

Dist. Court Order People v. Greggs, 21CA1255

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9589d581-6a37-413b-85f2-60046d470b13.pdf?rdr=true

35C petition People v. Greggs, 21CA1255

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d5990ab0-8377-42d7-bd47-567fb99f5a2c.pdf?rdr=true

Crime and Justice in Colorado 2009 to 2020

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b80c3091-7a18-4e02-a79a-a3726be55591.pdf?rdr=true

Denver Arrests from Traffic Stops CCJRA Requested information

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/7ceb0e82-be99-40d2-a52a-2d20fe99a483.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Tennyson OADC Amicus Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/16b66ec7-1aff-4991-90ad-3d8d4d67d4c3.pdf?rdr=true

In Re. People v. Qu R21 Petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/07e3af15-288e-4a9b-81bd-42600e119bd9.pdf?rdr=true

In Re. People v. Qu R21 Cty. Ct. AB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4e539040-dc38-4619-a7cd-17a73e6e0205.pdf?rdr=true

In re. People v. Holloway, 23SA 148 and 149 R21 Petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/30179f9a-8151-47eb-91a4-d4eb49ecd131.pdf?rdr=true

Rule Change 2023(13) The Colorado Appellate Rules

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c8594760-38e2-4e9a-b551-6a1ad08f5672.pdf?rdr=true

Harness v. Watson Briefs: https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/22-412.html

Brady Database Abstract: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4470780

Brady Database Article

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/545373e8-7b26-4735-86d1-9dc9ac8fbcd9.pdf?rdr=true

Bert's Video Recommendation: - Shortest Message for Trial Lawyers: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4470780

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 8/1/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(00:48) Henderson v. Thompson, 518 P.3d 1011, 1016–17 (Wash. 2022), cert. denied, 143 S. Ct. 2412 (2023); racial bias.

(03:54) Lombardo v. Missouri, No. 22-510 (June 30, 2023), cert. denied; Violation of Constitutional rights due to death in custody.

(06:48) Stokes v. Kansas City Police, No. 22-556, cert. denied; Qualified immunity, Summary judgment of denial.

(08:54) Kincaid v. Williams, No. 22-633, cert. denied; Denial of ADA accommodations for incarcerated people.

(11:41) Barber v. Ivey, No. 23-5145; Denial of stay of execution, Eighth Amendment claims.

(13:18) US v. Bullock, No. 3:18-CR-165-CWR-FKB; Dismissal of possession of firearm by felon charge, "Traditionalist" interpretation of Constitution.

Links:

Thompson v. Henderson Cert denied

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0de4b4b6-3dfb-4faa-b51f-387d96eabefe.pdf?rdr=true

Henderson v. Thompson, 518 P.3d 1011, 1017 (Wash. 2022)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ff5c6d76-20d3-442e-b150-cc1037739829.docx?rdr=true

State v. Berhe, 193 Wash.2d 647, 665, 444 P.3d 1172 (2019)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a4db2547-d2fd-45d2-97b2-c6aea5e6fca3.docx?rdr=true

State v. Berhe, OB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/992e0009-ad34-4c7b-847c-aaad93dedfb7.docx?rdr=true

Lombardo v. Missouri, No. 22-510

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ce41dc37-66ed-4d3f-9490-80fb9b0ebbf8.pdf?rdr=true

Stokes v. Kansas City Police, No. 22-556

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/70c2371f-d79a-49cd-aad7-54fe8fd1a49a.pdf?rdr=true

Kincaid v. Williams, No. 22-633

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/12d2e64d-8f2a-4786-9b51-c25f1535ad10.pdf?rdr=true

Kincaid v. Williams, BIO

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/15e01e0a-66ff-4f1f-90c9-ff819bad88aa.pdf?rdr=true

Barber v. Ivey, No. 23-5145

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c87ac1d7-1344-4652-a5a6-87371c523374.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Bullock, reeves-order

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/21a09954-4b29-4170-b210-031212f7a89f.pdf?rdr=true

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 7/25/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:44) People v. Roberson, 2023COA70; Requirement for restitution order within 91 days not waived by defendant.

(07:20) People v. Campbell, 21CA1911; Abbreviated proportionality review available to defendant because conviction as not final when Wells-Yates was issued.

(11:53) People v. Garcia-Chevez, 21CA0333; Screening and probable cause testimony by prosecution witness caused reversible error.

(14:22) People v. Cooper, 21CA0463; Entitlement to evidentiary hearing on claim that the government breached a material promise in the plea agreement.

(17:52) People v. Valdez, 21CA0675; Entitlement to evidentiary hearing on IAC claims.

(21:16) People v. Ramirez-Martinez, 20CA0315; Improper admission of victim impact evidence in sexual assault prosecution.

(25:09) U.S. v. Johnson, No. 22-2845 (3d Cir.); Propensity Evidence, Witherspoon-Witt standard.

Links:

People v. Roberson, 2023COA70

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d6e9cd96-4d36-47e2-804f-4c1c53195d8c.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Johnson, No. 22-2845, O.B.

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e0436d54-4c2a-484b-a31d-6a3f8e510b15.pdf?rdr=true

NACDL amicus brief filed in U.S. v. Johnson

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8b3d9cb5-14fd-4377-ac18-ee0f594ad4f0.pdf?rdr=true

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 7/15/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:46) People in Interest of Uwayezuk, 2023COA69; IAC claims on direct appeal from involuntary medication proceedings.

(07:49) Dodge v. Padilla, 2023COA67; Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA).

(08:40) People v. Clark, 19CA1570; Error in Expert testimony regarding child sexual abuse and false allegations was plain but not substantial.

(13:34) People v. Egloff, 20CA0233; Acceptable evidence of Serious Bodily Injury (SBI), Non-cognizable crime of attempt to attempt to commit second degree murder, timeliness of restitution order.

(18:36) People v. Salinas-Martinez, 20CA558; Provocation instruction for assault.

Cert Denials:

Clark v. Mississippi, No. 22-6057 (June 30, 2023)

McClinton v. United States, No. 21-1557 (June 30, 2023)

Links:

People in Interest of Uwayezuk, 2023COA69

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/84a67567-0567-4bba-8051-2095287ef5b0.pdf

Dodge v. Padilla, 2023COA67

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2edffdd7-bcc5-4fa8-b94f-21ced374d02b.pdf

Clark v. Mississippi, No. 22-6057 (June 30, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/361188cd-aa78-45b3-b175-2aa05dea6875.pdf

McClinton v. United States, No. 21-1557 (June 30, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/fea72b05-3d78-46fb-97bf-e874449afb32.pdf

In The Dark podcast, season 2 (Curtis Flowers)

https://features.apmreports.org/in-the-dark/season-two/

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 7/7/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(03:26) People v. Ray, 21CA0269; Summary denial of postconviction claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel for failing to call an expert.

(05:58) People v. Barrientos, 22CA0389; Summary denial of postconviction claims of ineffective assistance of plea counsel for failing to investigate alleged victim.

(10:03) Kuppinger v. Larimer County District Attorney, 22CA0282; DA's decision NOT to prosecute parties in a case.

(12:50) People v. Casillas, 20CA0343; Spykstra requirements for SDT of officer's internal affairs file.

(16:30) People v. Bell, Sr. 21CA0815; Voluntariness of guilty plea (COVID).

(18:30) People v. Roybal, 21CA0500; Defendant's right to a restitution hearing (COVID).

(21:00) People v. Hedstrom, 97CA0448; Proportionality of Judge's calculation of sentence range.

(24:55) State v Arteaga N.J. 6.7.23; Defendant's right to disclosure of information underlying facial recognition software used to identify him.

(29:14) Pugin v. Garland, 22-23; Identification of offenses "related to" obstruction of justice.

(32:22) Arizona v. Navajo Nation, 21-1484; Government's responsibility to assist in water rights litigation.

Links:

State v Arteaga N.J. 6.7.23

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/311e0ee6-9f50-4b8d-b998-67fd1bc2c461.docx?rdr=true

Pugin v. Garland, 22-23 (June 22, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4e329ef8-6650-446b-a2fa-78a69f353f7a.pdf?rdr=true

Arizona v. Navajo Nation, 21-1484 (June 22, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c1aeb0a4-8f9d-4a3e-a3b8-bc54b2d8b3e7.pdf?rdr=true

Rule Change: Student Practice Act

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8c58a30b-0d26-4a6b-826f-8c552c117bfe.pdf?rdr=true

Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator

https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator/c

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 7/1/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:16) Counterman v. Colorado, No. 22-138; True Threat statements under the First Amendment, Recklessness is sufficient mens rea for true threats.

(16:20) Jones v. Hendrix, 21-857; Subsequent claims under Federal §2255 and §2241.

(21:06) People v. White, 2023 CO 43; Scope and character of an investigatory stop.

(25:46) Aurora Public Schools v. A.S., 2023 CO 39; The reviving clause in the CSAAA is unconstitutional retrospective legislation.

(28:31) People v. Garcia, 2023COA58; Waiver of right to public trial, Forfeiture of right to be tried in conformity with charging instrument due to expansive jury instruction, Prosecutorial misconduct, Waiver of trial costs and surcharges.

(33:12) Jansma v. Colo. Dept. of Rev., MVD, 2023COA59; DMV revocation of driver's license – sufficiency of evidence of refusal.

(36:38) Range v Attorney General United States of America, 69 F.4th 96 (3d Cir. 2023); Second Amendment limits of POWPO.

(39:04) Rule 21 granted in In re. People v. Hollaway, 23SA148.

Links:

Counterman v. Colorado, No. 22-138

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8f18ef86-96b1-40ed-b31e-332515c3cd77.pdf?rdr=true

Jones v. Hendrix, 21-857

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5c33f075-1ad9-45d6-84da-ba6c497b0ced.pdf?rdr=true

People v. White, 2023 CO 43

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5c33f075-1ad9-45d6-84da-ba6c497b0ced.pdf?rdr=true

Aurora Public Schools v. A.S., 2023 CO 39

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a809838c-490a-40c5-a33f-bda6c83c3058.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Garcia, 2023COA58

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/7f53ab0f-185e-47da-bfd0-ca6576e20437.pdf?rdr=true

Jansma v. Colo. Dept. of Rev., MVD, 2023COA59

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0b158f8f-855f-4954-8d79-5fa61abefc3c.pdf?rdr=true

Range v Attorney General United States of America, 69 F.4th 96 (3d Cir. 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5893497d-213d-4f9a-817b-f58cb765b456.docx?rdr=true

In re. People v. Hollaway, 23SA148 Petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/13bb5d8e-0ddd-48f3-96ca-ee5ee1a9d4da.pdf?rdr=true

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 6/24/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:58) People v. Smith, 2023 CO 40; First degree murder charges for offenses after July 1, 2020, are not capital offenses for purposes of setting bond.

(06:34) People v. Vanderpauye, 2023 CO 42; No automatic prohibition on a defendant's "self-serving" hearsay.

(13:06) People v. McLaughlin, 2023 CO 38; Rule of Completeness.

(16:02) People v. Garcia, 23 CO 41; Double Jeopardy, Dual-Sovereignty Doctrine.

(20:31) People v. Neustel, 23COA56; Establishment of relationship for purpose of sexual victimization and SVP designation with fictitious victim.

(22:14) People v. Duitscher, 20CA1872; District court's order for no restitution is final under §18-1.3-603(1)(d) and it cannot impose restitution later.

(26:16) People v. Bilbrey, 21CA1810; Express finding of good cause is required for restitution reserved for more than 91 days.

(30:46) People v. Oliver, 21CA0882; Strickland prejudice from counsel's failure to object to CRE 404(b) Evidence.

(35:09) Samia v. U.S., No. 22-196; Confrontation Clause, Non-testifying codefendant admission of guilt.

(43:21) U.S. v. Hansen, No. 22.179; Federal law prohibiting encouraging or inducing illegal immigration (8 U. S. C. §1324(a)(1)(A)(iv)) is not facially overbroad under the First Amendment.

Links:

People v. Smith, 2023 CO 40

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9c48fc04-9397-4ee5-a3b3-c84bd0d6fe10.pdf?rdr=true

People v. McLaughlin, 2023 CO 38

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/078dc9a8-a1a7-46f4-901f-3cd602eb3762.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Vanderpauye, 2023 CO 42

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a9103830-cf9f-4c41-ba49-67b70cccd4cc.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Garcia, 23 CO 41

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1960dfde-ab93-4198-ae8a-2a27e7b7e169.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Neustel, 23COA56

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/078dc9a8-a1a7-46f4-901f-3cd602eb3762.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Hansen, No. 22.179

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/fb208422-d186-41f9-8bc5-20d491c9831d.pdf?rdr=true

Samia v. U.S., No. 22-196

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/13ea2c94-8a2b-4785-a201-3f57aecdcd02.pdf?rdr=true

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 6/17/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:58) Smith v. U.S., No. 21 – 1576 (June 15, 2023); Remedy for a violation of the Venue and Vicinage Clauses.

(04:58) Haaland v. Brackeen, No. 21-376 (June 15, 2023); Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

(05:44) Lac Du Flambeau Band of Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin, No. 22-227 (June 15, 2023); The Bankruptcy Code Abrogates Indian Sovereignty.

(06:38) Chirinos-Raudales, 2023 CO 33 (June 12, 2023); Child hearsay statute, Mandatory concurrent sentences (POT and pattern convictions).

(09:34) Orellana-Leon v. People, 2023 CO 34 (June 12, 2023); The relevant age for purposes of the child hearsay statute is under eighteen, not under fifteen.

(10:04) Rios-Vargas v. People, 2023 CO 35 (June 12, 2023); Calling a Nonparty Alternate Suspect Who Intends to Take the 5th.

(16:01) People v. Smiley, 2023 CO 36 (June 12, 2023); Voluntariness of a Miranda Waiver.

(24:54) Pellegrin v. People, 2023 CO 37 (June 12, 2023); Lesser Included Offenses under §18-1-408(5)(c).

(32:00) People v. Slattery, 20CA0823 (June 15, 2023); Venue.

(35:10) People v. Valdez-Rascon, 20CA0407 (June 15, 2023); Counsel of Choice (Retained).

(37:56) People v. Carrasco, 21CA1272 (June 15, 2023); Denial of a Challenge for Cause.

(40:40) People v. Valdez, 22CA0185 (June 15, 2023); Jurisdiction for Motion to Return Property.

Proceedings:

(43:28) 23SA140 In Re People v. Dye.

(44:00) 23SA146 In Re GHP Horwarth, P.C. v. Kazazian.

(44:46) People v. Vansant Lopez, No. 22SC759, Court of Appeals Case No. 19CA287 (PWC granted)

Links:

Smith v. U.S., No. 21 – 1576

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a982b571-46b3-4fc5-b1ae-15e8356959e7.pdf?rdr=true

Haaland v. Brackeen, No. 21-376

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/dda7e96a-2620-41e8-97ae-85d85da73df2.pdf?rdr=true

Lac Du Flambeau Band of Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin, No. 22-227

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f0013564-1fee-41a6-8df1-8de7b3fb5c7a.pdf?rdr=true

Chirinos-Raudales, 2023 CO 33

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/13f747df-04e1-468d-9459-8902d01b3b84.pdf?rdr=true

Orellana-Leon v. People, 2023 CO 34

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/edd4b0f7-8678-43c1-a155-acbe1410cd10.pdf?rdr=true

Rios-Vargas v. People, 2023 CO 35

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d94e1225-89fd-4b65-9fc4-81eccac61392.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Smiley, 2023 CO 36

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/290d975d-38f9-4fd1-9064-e2cc6dda98e3.pdf?rdr=true

Pellegrin v. People, 2023 CO 37

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/dd084adc-dc73-4bb3-b12e-ff48b403b92a.pdf?rdr=true

In Re People v. Dye, 23SA140, Rule 21 Petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e2138abe-f35f-4ccf-8f21-6d8fde3afbc1.pdf?rdr=true

In Re GHP Horwarth, P.C. v. Kazazian, 23SA146, Rule 21 Petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b064f037-04db-407b-97f6-87811f664a75.pdf?rdr=true

Miranda v. Arizona

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ef6aa18c-ae79-4fcc-acb5-6db08cdad2f7.docx?rdr=true

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