OADC Weekly Case Law Update

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 4/9/2021.

Cases Cited: People v. Hines, 2021COA45; People v. Robinson, 17CA0336.

Keywords: UMDDA: Good Cause and Due Diligence, Sufficiency of the evidence - Human Trafficking, Evidentiary Issues – Facebook Posts, Modified Unanimity Instruction, Apprendi Claim, Batson Challenge.

Links: People v. Hines, 2021COA45

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/383de92e-45e4-47bd-b185-b833b055999d.pdf

Robinson OB (Uncut)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2906154c-1601-44c1-93b9-a16e96821804.pdf

Robinson OB (cut) attachments

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/11433069-8446-47cd-b55c-0da68d3b8cb1.pdf

Robinson RB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/45ae872a-26c3-4999-9973-790822fc1ddf.pdf

DU Racial Disparities Report

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6efc99c9-a656-431c-b8b9-594c35e0d11b.pdf

Crime and Justice in CO 2009-2019

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ddcfdcbd-3c2f-443a-98d0-172419809cf1.pdf

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 4/2/2021.

Cases Cited: People v. Zimmer, 2021COA40; People v. Bowers, 2021COA41; People v. Argott, 2021COA42; Facebook v. Duguid, No. 19-511.

Keywords: Raising Competency (Cabining Lindsey), Discovery violation, SBI by Strangulation, Law Enforcement Opinion Testimony, Prosecutorial Misconduct, Wobbling Drug Felony, Statutory Construction.

Links:

People v. Zimmer, 2021COA40

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b33c4b6f-9c58-4962-91e1-36a1a88d2df7.pdf

People v. Bowers, 2021COA41

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5519bf06-261f-4b03-8af7-5c58bdf22abf.pdf

P. v. Bowers PR and Motion to Publish

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/631755c8-6d43-4ac7-aaf3-23b668c3c75b.pdf

People v. Argott, 2021COA42

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3edbf1a8-fbdc-46a9-9085-1e46b5ae8e39.pdf

Rules Change 2021(03)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/fa9fabf1-65f7-4215-8c3f-32a959d7a936.pdf

FRE 404(b)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/63840f53-e6b6-4bdb-8abe-0022aa79a58a.pdf

Facebook v. Duguid, No. 19-511

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5fe9bb7c-dd2e-4100-8a69-ce39102a831b.pdf

Fraser v. Evans, et. al. No. 19-1015

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2cf5c13d-a466-49c2-814c-8a01dfb09724.pdf

Revised Court Rules: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Supreme_Court/Committees/Committee.cfm?Committee_ID=23

House Bill 1250: https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/01/house-bill-1251-colorado-law-enforcement-use-of-force/

Qualified Immunity for Denver Police Officers: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/opinions/19/19-1015.pdf

Clearbrief: Continue Reading the Litigation World Pick of the Week

https://clearbrief.com/

ABA TechShow 60 tips in 60 minutes:

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/60-in-60-techshow-session-features-tips-to-improve-video-meetings-boost-well-being

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/26/2021.

Cases Cited: Torres v. Madrid, No. 19-292; People v. Padilla, 2021 CO 18; People v. Chirinos-Raudales, 2021COA37; People v. Rodriguez, 2021COA38; People v. Muniz, 17CA2031.

Keywords: 4th Amendment: Test for the Seizure of a person, Miranda In-Custody analysis, Child Hearsay Statute, Denial of Mistrial, Mandatory Concurrent Sentencing, Admissibility of statements made on a 911 call, Evidence of the victim's pregnancy, Prosecutorial Misconduct, Voluntariness of Statements.

Links:

Torres v. Madrid, No. 19-292

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6e0b9145-0661-4880-9f72-acb4b9ae3069.pdf

People v. Padilla, 2021 CO 18

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1871684e-16ab-481b-9b0d-2c7d73cf1f0a.pdf

People v. Chirinos-Raudales, 2021COA37

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/29aa17aa-4f91-421c-8fe5-4d12d951b747.pdf

People v. Rodriguez, 2021COA38

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/438eb5fb-a014-4314-ba10-777f5a5bbc18.pdf

People v. Cooper, AB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a0d9c095-7476-4e70-aa85-b12a17a4b13c.pdf

Order re. Professional visits

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f91f1434-1f7a-48bb-ac22-58cac5485164.pdf

In re. Humphrey (March 25, 2021)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/bfef1087-f4ee-491a-916b-90080c729794.pdf

Covid Mitigation Memo

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1a6ba832-e882-43d9-94ad-ba48a771f6b4.pdf

Smith v. Titus Order

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b2b84766-7676-49bc-927a-bddccf81b6bd.pdf

Information about Federal District Court Vacancy:

https://www.coloradoadc.org/blog/federal-district-court-vacancy-applications-due-by-april-16

Remus Letter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/da3817e7-a5a2-44f2-9189-3219c2db8640.pdf

SMU Law Review Flyer

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0fb2cb70-8771-4c78-868a-2131046aa2ff.pdf

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/19/2021.

Cases Cited: People v. Tun, 2021COA34; People v. Rainey, 2021COA35; People v. Cruse, 2018CA34; People v. Puga, 18CA1603; People v. Camara, 19CA1058.

Keywords: Equal Protection and DUI offenses, Constructive Amendment, Indigent Client's Right to Continued Representation by Counsel of Choice, Petition for Rehearing under CAR Rule 1(d), Judicial Misconduct – Denigration of Defense Counsel, Timeliness of 35(c) petition, Merits of 35(c) claim on voluntariness of the plea.

Links:

People v. Tun, 2021COA34

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/fee5ca4e-1b41-4b5a-be77-f42c925ca31b.pdf

People v. Rainey, 2021COA35

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f00949e3-c8f2-4c00-a1cf-57a4b8bea37b.pdf

UNPUBLISHED People v. Cruse, 2018CA34 – Petition for Rehearing

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/702230f4-80e2-4bd3-966b-48c612f1e1f8.pdf

AG Lofgren's Party Presentation Argument

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/dcaf342b-dbd4-4a4a-b643-91b95377a7de.pdf

In Re People v Sherwood, 21SA85 – DA's R21 petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e6be83fb-81fc-44f9-9894-dea66d7b7dad.pdf

Miles v. California PWC SCOTUS 2020

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d11ed084-5887-498d-aff4-e8aada4b8f02.pdf

Smith v. Minnesota PWC SCOTUS 2020

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a5a764cd-13db-4af3-a7aa-86230adc7409.pdf

Harris v. Maryland PWC SCOTUS 2020

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b2e2af3c-07d4-4286-99cd-24458175c892.pdf

Harris v. Md. Cert. Stage Amicus 2021

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3c515487-4c5f-4155-9331-0ff1db5046c7.pdf

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/13/2021.

Cases Cited: In re. PRP of Monschke / In re. PRP of Bartholomew, No. 96772-5; People v. Peluso, 2021 CO 16; People v. Grosko, 2021COA28; People v. Carter, 2021 COA 29; People v. Nevelik, 2021COA30; Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski, 19-968.

Keywords: LWOP for young adults, Apparent authority for Consent to search the home, Pimping, Statute of limitations: Pimping is a continuing offense, Blind expert Dan Steele, Unit of Prosecution for Pimping, Felony DUI, Constructive Amendment, Subject Matter Jurisdiction,

Links: Contact Andrew Shulman at [email protected]

Monschke and Bartholomew, Wash. No. 96772-5 (March 11, 2021)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/05dacb5f-9f9e-40a0-a2ca-1f784218f019.pdf

People v. Peluso, 2021 CO 16

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6737c7e4-0229-4a04-8ac3-08ee36df0048.pdf

People v. Grosko 21COA28

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8ec8aa16-f9b4-498d-941f-94a7f93877d6.pdf

People v. Carter, 2021 COA 29

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/fa7b695a-6830-4210-960f-ebd71c2bb5c0.pdf

People v. Nevelik, 2021COA30

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e0095385-dd43-4f8e-a8da-fd66b76bba4a.pdf

Thompson v. Clark Prosecutors Amici Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/34af5fb6-ee89-4070-ac2f-d0a846d112de.pdf

Thompson v. Clark Amici re. innocence

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3359ebdf-82f2-4b2d-a1f5-b83a31b79c4d.pdf

Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski, 19-968

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6d849537-dcf2-43e6-963a-680881555631.pdf

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/5/2021.

Cases Cited: Owens v. Williams, 2020COA177; People v. Scofield, 18CA1688; People v. Campos, 18CA1517; People v. Villarruel, 18CA1859; People v. Bass, 18CA2387; U. S. v. Mora, 19-2097.

Keywords: PED Statutes, SVP Designation, Remedy for Allman error, Liggett error, Evidence of Bad Character – Statements made to officers at time of arrest, Expert testimony by lay witness, Prosecutor's comments alluding to Defendant's race, Protective Sweep Search

Links:

Owens v. Williams, 2020COA177

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e5eefb9f-a28f-498a-8855-5f1762a89b2f.pdf

Owens-Petition for Writ of Certiorari

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/33a9960a-058d-4c01-a65a-0dc3d1a7b5fa.pdf

U.S. v. Mora,19-2097

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2499ee87-b9cd-4959-a9ff-39c803a95d6f.pdf

DOC Simple PED Time Comp

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/746a01b5-31d2-490f-ab97-04c1db443f79.pdf

Final-felony sentencing cheat sheet

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c860a941-ee0c-4270-a00f-d33b8d64f519.doc

2021-07 Vacate Bond Guidelines AO 2018-01

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/fb289da3-b510-4222-9d6b-ff6ef92367ba.pdf

COVID Decarceration Information from the New England Journal of Medicine

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2100609

Police Misconduct NewsUpdate3.5

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f21782c3-60a1-4f6e-bb8f-319bf3a2f2bc.docx

IDRA notable publications

Please find this month's list of notable recent publications here: https://www.indigentdefenseresearch.org/2021/03/notable-recent-publications-march-2021.html.

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/26/2021.

Cases Cited: People v. Thompson, 2021 CO 15; People v. Forgette, 2021COA21; People v. Thomas 2021COA23;

Keywords: Suppression, Refreshed Warrant, Sleeping Juror, Inattentive Juror, Community Caretaking Exception, Impounded Vehicle Search.

Links:

People v. Thompson, 2021 CO 15

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/41611cdd-3612-42d8-9e00-cf92463ebcbc.pdf

People v. Thompson – Answer Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/433a3319-ee0d-43fb-9605-3666d7d1fa47.pdf

People v. Forgette, 2021COA21

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4d56e104-1474-4963-853f-1d4efc3754e0.pdf

People v. Thomas, 2021COA23

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d32c90ce-d288-462e-8a45-899075f9f9ac.pdf

Jeffco CIU Application 2021 – Spanish

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/93a4e48e-d635-4e5e-86f1-99a4bae6cd9d.pdf

You can watch Chief Justice Boatright's update to the legislature here:

https://coloradosun.com/2021/02/18/colorado-judicial-branch-brian-boatright-speech/

Information about the The Go Guide - Getting On After Getting Out: A ReEntry Guide for Colorado 5th Edition can be found here: https://www.ccjrc.org/find-help/go-guide/

Contact Shawndell for Bernadette Shetrone's email address.

Special thanks to guest Rachel Oliver.

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/19/2021.

Cases Cited: People v. Collins, 2021COA18; People v. Snider, 2021COA19; People v. Sadowski, 17CA1398; People v. Kenney, 20CA0237; People in Interest of G. R., 19CA0882; People v. Garrett, 19CA0918; U. S. v. Read-Forbes, No. 20-3104; U. S. v. Torres, No. 19-2161.

Keywords: Competency of Child Witness, court facility dog, Confrontation Clause, Basis for allowing a court facility dog to be present, Improper Hypothetical Question to Blind Expert, Sophistication to Lie Expert Testimony – Child Witness, Rejection of Self Defense Instruction, Prosecutorial Misconduct, Instructional error, Unanimity, Variance, Double Jeopardy – Merger, Drug User Evidence, Defendant's Appearance Testimony, Apprendi Error, Stipulation to Judicial Factfinding, Admitted facts, Restitution and Proximate Cause, Restitution, Change in Location of Confinement, Home Confinement not a Reduction in Sentence, Denial of Motion to Suppress, Incorrect Evidentiary Standard to Suppress.

Links:

CCDB 2021 Legislative Meeting: VIRTUAL MEETING Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91592094899?pwd=STdxVFljOUlhQmdVOUxjbHp1aVRxQT09

Also, this calendar tracking all things relating to the CCJJ provides easy registration for these virtual meetings.

https://ccjj.colorado.gov/ccjj-calendar

Police Misconduct Database: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflzl4UCqhy_P8iVvy_a3xrAW4YxshFrJ-D0c2WnlQUtUPTpg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Contact Shawndell or Jonathan for Kristen Brown's email address.

Webex for Lawyers training: cle.cobar.org to register

March 5th IDRA seminar. You can register for the event here: https://smu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkdOGvrz4qG9UL4r-5K7tXEyv7EuIyuSAV.

People v. Collins, 2021COA18

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/71cbba8a-78ea-4db8-8109-7d11d7c4b4dd.pdf

People v. Snider, 2021COA19

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/68a262a5-13c1-47bc-a2d6-4fe7416aa614.pdf

U.S. v. Torres

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/79c889c5-a7bf-4531-a685-194e23373edb.pdf

U.S. v. Read-Forbes

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2f188001-f52e-40c0-a8e1-b6cd47db195a.pdf

JDF 11-01 E-Filing

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/24f6d3af-49fc-4635-a073-dc68d70cca4c.pdf

1st JD Conviction Integrity Unit - Overview and Process

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/dc4de503-9fe0-4e79-8d18-448608c9e781.pdf

Jeffco CIU Application 2021

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/95c524a4-f1cc-4a98-a2eb-d4f1108d39b6.pdf

Opinion. 8th Amend Camping Ban

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b0b91945-bbe5-4cdc-adce-0388d503633d.pdf

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/12/21.

Cases Cited: In re. People v. Subjack, and In Re. People v. Lynch 2021CO10; People v. Blassingame, 2021COA11; People v. Roberts-Bicking, 2021COA12; People v. Propst, 2021COA13; People v. Marston, 2021COA14; People v. Ordonez-Perez, 18CA1150; People v. Muhlenbruck, 18CA1456; People v. Sandoval, 2021SA33.

Keywords: Availability of PH, Challenge of Juror for Cause, Clear Expression of Doubt, Multiple assailants and apparent necessity instructions, Provocation and initial aggressor instruction, Initial Aggressor and Provocation – Sufficiency of the evidence, Unanimity not required for self-defense exceptions, Imposition of Suspended Sentence after Violation of Probation, Shreck for HGN test, Complicity Charges for Robbery and Kidnapping, Jury Questions regarding element of the Instruction, Prosecutorial Misconduct: commenting on post-arrest silence, Improper Lay Testimony, State Payment for Ancillary Services when Attorney Continues Representation Pro Bono.

Links:

Subjack and Lynch 2021 CO 10

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8a300322-2e5d-431d-8ab8-9968f0d0ab17.pdf

People v. Blassingame, 2021COA11

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e72b12db-3b24-4eb5-87fe-ec8984f5d16e.pdf

People v. Roberts-Bicking, 2021COA12

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/04173a9d-423d-417c-bb51-e744a71714bc.pdf

People v. Propst, 2021COA13

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8468bfe3-70c3-4e81-b77a-731bb78aceda.pdf

People v. Marston, 2021COA14

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a8540121-3cf9-4250-b89e-47f3d994fdb4.pdf

Sandoval 2021SA33 R21

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8a8cd595-c21d-4861-b777-c8772015aab1.pdf

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/5/21.

Cases Cited: People v. Garcia, 2021 CO 7; Raven v. Polis, 2021 CO 8; People v. Ross, 2021 CO 9; People v. Plemmons, 2021COA10;

Keywords: Confrontation Clause, Primary Purpose Test, Return of Service, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, Transgender Inmate, Governor as Proper Named Defendant, Elements of Soliciting for the purpose of child prostitution, Assault by spitting – felony or misdemeanor, Definition of Harm, Sewer Service.

Links:

People v. Garcia, 2021 CO 7

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1015eb6d-aa22-4a83-9022-b72b2621bb09.pdf

In Re. Raven v. Polis, 2021 CO 8

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9bfdc37d-c6fe-4837-bbe3-84f4356d3a3b.pdf

People v. Ross, 2021 CO 9

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c4ebdf59-3f22-41c0-9db7-1bfc27719911.pdf

People v. Plemmons, 2021COA10

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/95e3e2ca-472c-433b-bbe8-0180adf6cadb.pdf

NAPD Annual Conference

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IDRA's February List of Notable Publications

https://www.indigentdefenseresearch.org/2021/02/notable-recent-publications-february.html.

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