OADC Weekly Case Law Update

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/31/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:32) People v. Madrid 2023 CO 12; Batson Second Step Procedure.

(07:08) People v. Larson, 2023COA28; Reviving a vacated conviction, Unanimous Verdict.

(10:20) People v. Mandez-Ramirez, 19CA2404; Definition of harm, Prosecutorial Misconduct - Referring to facts not in evidence and alluding to race, Prosecutorial Misconduct - Golden Rule Argument.

(17:14) People v. Early, 22CA0628; Charges dismissed because trial court exceeded speedy deadline and did not declare a mistrial.

(20:08) People v. Ward, 20CA1921; Wells-Yates trilogy is not applied retroactively.

Certs Granted/Denied:

Tarr v. People, No. 22SC226, Court of Appeals Case No. 18CA485

Schwarz v. People, No. 22SC801, Court of Appeals Case No. 20CA1499

Links:

People v. Madrid 2023 CO 12

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0f3d2a4c-8e91-4d3b-8c66-715401cfb637.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Larson, 2023COA28

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2798e6c4-f9a5-43f4-9257-411c6d7f3654.pdf?rdr=true

Wilkins v. U.S. No. 21-1164

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/62b44de1-2cf1-45e3-81cb-810760dec815.pdf?rdr=true

Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals Rule Change 2023(06)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e649cdde-a9df-46db-9bc3-51f86aaefda4.pdf?rdr=true

Top Ten Writing Tips

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8e741b90-9c02-45e8-821b-7cbbfbc2ff5e.pdf?rdr=true

Greg Mermelstein, Deputy Director, Missouri State Public Defender, SCOTUS Recaps: https://www.publicdefenders.us/blog_profile.asp?User=15

Bert's Ted Talk recommendation of the week: https://www.ted.com/talks/neal_katyal_how_to_win_an_argument_at_the_us_supreme_court_or_anywhere

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/24/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:52) People v. Morse, 2023COA27; 4th Amendment Search of a Computer, Evidentiary concerns, Sufficiency of the evidence, Failure to provide a Preliminary Hearing.

(10:42) People v. Beyer, 20CA2118; CRE 404(b) Domestic Violence Evidence.

(16:49) People v. Essian, 20CA0793; Procedural Bars to Rule 35(c) petition.

(21:12) People v. Couch, 20CA0507; Evidence Offered to Establish the Effect on the Listener.

(26:06) U.S. v. Slinkard, No. 22-5018, 2023 WL 2484934 (10th Cir., Mar. 14, 2023); Defendant's right to allocution.

(28:36) U.S. v. Hayes, No. 22-8010 (10th Cir. March 17, 2023); Limitations on the Rodriguez Moment, Reasonable suspicion for traffic stop.

(37:16) United States v. Lara, --- F.Supp.3d ---- (2023); Sentence Reduction for LWOP for conviction of felony murder.

Links:

People v. Morse, 2023COA27

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0388355b-4cb1-4e23-acaa-49550addb8ed.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Slinkard, No. 22-5018

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b0a0115b-5f64-4bd2-af99-8f1e06bdd4b2.docx?rdr=true

U.S. v. Hayes, No. 22-8010

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/bba60b4a-236d-4bda-9985-6a0fecdf8a58.pdf?rdr=true

United States v. Lara, --- F.Supp.3d ---- (2023) https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a2a41ce3-198c-4a36-bf3a-8ab62f71ef43.pdf?rdr=true

COLJI Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt CLE materials: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/wbfktqala5zbp7s75gz6w/h?dl=0&rlkey=cke0ebiyyd76yixf02j3xu4xt

Bert's Recommended Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_suzuki_how_to_calm_your_anxiety_from_a_neuroscientist?user_email_address=fcd14c1beaa413f4324802db1a44a4aa

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/17/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:14) People v. Cross, 2023COA24; Timing for service of PSIR, DV 404(b) evidence, Admissibility of hearsay under the state of mind exception.

(10:05) People v. Meier, 21CA0382; Revocation of SOISP – procedures.

(13:55) People v. Trimarco, 21CA0196; Self Defense Instructional Error.

(15:41) U.S. v. Braxton, No. 21-1149 (March 7, 2023); Inevitable discovery and community caretaking "impound" and inventory search of a backpack.

(23:34) U.S. v. Jimenez, No. 22-5017 (March 14, 2023); Right of Allocution.

Cert Grants/Denials:

People v. Garcia, No. 22SC633, Court of Appeals Case No. 19CA1629

Lewey v. People, No. 22SC756, Court of Appeals Case No. 20CA265

Links:

People v. Cross, 2023COA24

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/949f7159-ae27-4c23-aefd-a2c41c4bb52d.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Braxton, No. 21-1149

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d54d9a9b-5dec-4349-bebf-d467932dd032.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Jimenez, No. 22-5017

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/baeadd95-6fbe-4f6d-a34e-1f1bee9bfbe6.pdf?rdr=true

More information about Frozen Dead Guy Days can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frozen_Dead_Guy_Days

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/10/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:56) People v. Willoughby, 2023 CO 10; Miranda: In custody Determination.

(8:00) People v. Serna-Lopez, 2023COA21; Multiplicity and merger, Unanimity Instruction and Prosecutorial Election, Sufficiency of the evidence that a B.B. gun is a deadly weapon.

(15:15) People v. Quillen, 2023COA22; Self-authenticating business records, Confrontation Clause, Bolstering the investigating detective's credibility, Making a good record.

(24:18) People v. McDonald, 2023COA23; To the extent that Wells-Yates announced new constitutional rules, those rules are procedural and don't apply retroactively.

(29:07) People v. Ford, 20CA0827; Usurping the jury's role: Intent to Distribute.

(32:49) People v. Grashorn, 21CA0599; Motion for New Trial.

Cert Grants:

People v. Montoya No. 22SC580, Court of Appeals Case No. 18CA1409

People v. Crabtree, No. 22SC589, Court of Appeals Case No. 20CA629

Links:

People v. Willoughby, 2023 CO 10

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3536a39d-0c19-487a-b8ed-b883561ea5da.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Serna-Lopez, 2023COA21

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/41848276-8e9e-421b-8f3e-25d7f0a5aedf.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Quillen, 2023COA22

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e3307cfc-8651-480e-b23a-1bd428b090fd.pdf?rdr=true

People v. McDonald, 2023COA23

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f3a2025a-ca5f-48d0-b8db-02680c69e590.pdf?rdr=true

Limitations on Preservation Article

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/865e1505-111c-4e1d-a494-68e705af0ff9.pdf?rdr=true

Preservation Motion

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/946cf27d-9e9f-4ce1-8e4d-62b617e8119c.docx?rdr=true

RULE CHANGE 2023(04)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2a185bc8-c1f5-401b-a9a8-d65742292c25.pdf?rdr=true

Bert's Ted Talk of the week: https://www.ted.com/talks/dolly_chugh_how_to_let_go_of_being_a_good_person_and_become_a_better_person

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/3/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:22) In re. People v. Maez 22SA388; Rule 21 to protect attorney-client information from being disclosed to the prosecution.

(03:12) In re. People v. Justice, 2023 CO 9; Trial court cannot order mediation in criminal proceedings.

(05:12) People v. Cuellar, 2023COA20; Rape Shield evidence, Evidence and comments relating to defendant's invocation of right to counsel and silence, Prosecutorial misconduct during closing argument, Cumulative Error analysis.

(15:48) People v. Martinez, 20CA0424; Second-Degree Assault: Definition of In-Custody.

Links:

In re. People v. Justice, 2023 CO 9

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/550aeeb2-3bd3-4d82-91e3-1851d2c5d2c6.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Cuellar 2023COA20

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1f53d7a9-159a-480a-a7b3-3dc100a44017.pdf?rdr=true

In re. Maez, 22SA388 Order

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/28d7440a-2ce4-4e4b-964e-a421a65cef5a.pdf?rdr=true

In re. Maez, R21 petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5856edea-3709-4a57-8a63-8b1ec41755e8.pdf?rdr=true

In Re. Maez, combined Reply Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4c1dba9f-26d2-487d-83c0-e1a8edf93a97.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Maez District Ct. Motion for Sanctions

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/76883999-e3fe-44d1-8fc2-aeed149cb140.pdf?rdr=true

Jonathan's previous summary of Thomas v. People: https://coloradoadc.libsyn.com/episode-244-oadc-weekly-case-law-update

Colorado Supreme Court seeks comment on continuation of virtual proceeds. The public comment period will close on March 15, 2023. Comments may be sent to [email protected].

OADC Government Misconduct Database Launch CLE. Register at: https://www.coloradoadc.org/livecourses/course/124. Contact Erin Campbell if you have any questions.

Bert's suggested TedTalk: The dangers of the cynicism trap

https://www.ted.com/talks/jamil_zaki_how_to_escape_the_cynicism_trap

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

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Lindy Frolich joins us today for an OADC update.

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/24/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(22:04) People v. Libal, 20CA1113; Failure to Register: Insufficient Evidence.

(22:11) People v. Mahamoud, 19CA0580; Batson and Religious Identity.

(31:22) Cruz v. Arizona No. 21-846 (February 22, 2023); "an unforeseeable and unsupported state-court decision on a question of state procedure does not constitute an adequate ground to preclude this Court's review of a federal question."

(39:52) In re: People v. Saville, 22SA383 (Rule 21 Disposition); Allowing testimony of Defendant's Expert Witness.

Links:

Cruz v. Arizona

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4897e75a-d8d0-4e12-a389-d9a6af1cf4e5.pdf?rdr=true

Davis v. U.S.

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3961b120-c049-4e0f-997e-a8dad9264377.pdf?rdr=true

Rule 21 In Re. People v. Saville

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/45cf8a87-c8ed-4c8b-a091-022374680248.pdf?rdr=true

DA's AB In Re. People v. Saville

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1c2f84bb-1cee-4bf4-8468-51a238fc8f32.pdf?rdr=true

Reasonable Doubt Instruction: https://elibrary.coloradoadc.org/login (Link will work for OADC contractors only)

Supreme Court Rules Committee public meeting February 7, 2023 regarding explicit and implicit bias: https://cojudicial.ompnetwork.org/sessions/260672?embedInPoint=1801&embedOutPoint=13198&shareMethod=link

TedTalk How we can make racism a solvable problem -- and improve policing: https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_phillip_atiba_goff_how_we_can_make_racism_a_solvable_problem_and_improve_policing

CJS Task Force on Plea Bargains

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/dbf90b43-fd90-4530-9d0c-eeb4440f0ac4.pdf?rdr=true

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/17/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:16) People v. Silvanic, 2023COA16; Monitoring Agreement as SOISP condition.

(06:50) U.S. v. Soule, No. 22-8001 (10th Cir. February 1, 2023); Requisite findings for special conditions that implicate fundamental rights or interest.

(10:09) People v. Martinez, 19CA0175; Improper Expert Testimony, The Party Presentation Principle and Waiver.

(17:39) Supreme Court Cert Grant (and withdrawal) in People v. Smith and Cruz v. People.

Links:

People v. Silvanic, 2013COA16

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9e6ad724-407d-4560-b624-691c15a0a555.pdf?rdr=true

U. S. v. Soule (10th Cir. February 1, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4df40128-5311-42b9-9bbf-0973357a1496.pdf?rdr=true

DA's tracking data on BIPOC offender treatment: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-prosecutor-offices-racial-disparities-report/73-8c646eb5-9991-4627-8cc3-eaa0e4671da8

Report can be found here: https://data.dacolorado.org/

NACDL Race Matters Seminar: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7031618429769981952/

Bert's Ted Talk recommendation: We Need to Talk About Injustice – Bryan Stevenson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cKfCmSqZ5s&t=61s

NHTSA DWI Detection Resources: https://www.nhtsa.gov/dwi-detection-and-standardized-field-sobriety-test-sfst-resources

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/10/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:54) Johnson v. People, 2023 CO 7; Definition of Transfer as used in 18-12-111(1).

(05:40) People v. Vigil, 2023COA12; Fifth Amendment and Probation Revocations.

(11:30) People v. Omar, 2023COA13; YOS Revocation Deadline.

(13:28) People v. Pallotto, 21CA0431; POWPO Sentencing.

(15:48) U.S. v. Kahn, No. 19-8054; Mens Rea for Dr. dispensing controlled substances in a manner not "as authorized," in violation of the Controlled Substances Act. AND Ruan v. U. S., No. 20-1410; Pushback on strict liability prosecutions.

(18:34) Honie v. Powell, (No. 19-4158) (10th Cir. January 26, 2023); AEDPA standard, Proper prejudice inquiry.

Links:

Johnson v. People, 2023 CO 7

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/aab7a20e-5913-4e77-8001-e006b8d8f49d.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Vigil, 2023COA12

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a5698a96-ef9d-4b99-93b4-136e3c48a9c0.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Omar, 2023COA13

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/badc2eea-cb77-434d-81d4-16468dc800ba.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Kahn, No. 19-8054 (February 3, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a0b79116-e15e-4d99-819b-7f9ae9be85b5.pdf?rdr=true

Honie v Powell (10th Cir. January 26, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d2014322-ade1-40b8-9278-17ac2b4ea150.docx?rdr=true

The Sentencing Project

https://tinyurl.com/yckshnan

How to escape the cynicism trap: https://www.ted.com/talks/jamil_zaki_how_to_escape_the_cynicism_trap

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/3/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(03:18) People v. Forgette, 2023 CO 4; Sleeping Juror.

(06:00) In Re: Kembel and Dexter 2023 CO 5; Bifurcation of prior offenses in felony DUI trial.

(11:00) People v. Hacke, 2023 CO 6; PH eligibility: F(4) Identity theft.

(13:52) People v. Mitchell, 19CA1932; Tibbels Error, Overly Broad Warrant.

(15:32) People v. Wise, 19CA2074; Right of Allocution, Independent Discretion at resentencing.

(18:26) People v. DeSantiago, 21CA1627; Waiver of the Right to Counsel.

(24:56) People v. Regalado, 22CA1322; Dismissal of charges at PH, Government failed to establish defendant was suspect in case.

Links:

People v. Forgette, 2023 CO 4 (January 30, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ba068e80-cde9-4aa7-86ec-b83837cef639.pdf?rdr=true

In Re: Kembel and Dexter 2023 CO 5 (January 30, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/eb3b6407-0cd0-4cda-b5d4-d259c6374e5d.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Hacke, 2023 CO 6 (January 30, 2023)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/94e6030d-b13b-420d-a2e4-a3a6cde201d2.pdf?rdr=true

23SA7 In Re People v Speed

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/bdbbcfa7-cd93-4a83-aef2-45126438f6ee.pdf?rdr=true

23SA30 In Re People v. Woodside

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5b349e05-9645-4145-99c3-ed81ee8f9102.pdf?rdr=true

Bert's Ted Talk Recommendation of the week:

How to participate in your own legal defense: https://tinyurl.com/mvdv8cex

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 1/27/2023.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:10) People v. Randolph, 2023COA7; Mental state for solicitation of child prostitution, Sufficiency of the evidence, Expert testimony.

(05:54) Scardina v. Masterpiece Cakeshop, Inc. and Jack Phillips, 2023COA8; Procedure for civil case after administrative decision, Merits analysis for violation of CADA, Constitutional violations.

(11:00) People v. Olson, 19CA2067; Prosecutorial Misconduct: misstatement of law – duty to retreat.

(13:45) People v. Hall, 19CA0779; Factual basis for an aggravated sentence – proof of parole.

Links:

2022 COLJI-CRIM https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Supreme_Court/Committees/Committee.cfm?Committee_ID=9

People v. Randolph, 2023COA7

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cc0759cd-6c84-44ae-b36a-5eb350791fa7.pdf?rdr=true

Scardina v. Masterpiece Cakeshop, Inc. and Jack Phillips, 2023COA8

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3879e20c-2ac7-45e0-bc19-8ba3f291c3b7.pdf?rdr=true

Rule Change 2023(02)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0f1d11df-7933-4849-86c3-0baba07a93c3.pdf?rdr=true

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