OADC Weekly Case Law Update

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 11/22/19.

Cases Cited: Walton v. People, 2019 CO 95; Baker v. People, 2019 CO 97; Fransua v. People, 2019 CO 96; People v. Scott, 2019COA174; People v. Gamez-Ruiz, 19CA0396; People v. Sanchez, 16CA2092; People v. Mustard, 18CA1466; People v. Fournier, 18CA1162; People v. Dominguez, 18CA0309; People v. Williams, 16CA2169.

Keywords: Medical Marijuana use on probation, Correcting presentence confinement credit, Pre-sentence confinement credit (PSCC) calculation for multiple offenses, Mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of escape, Sanction for Discovery Violations, Double Jeopardy and Multiplicity, Abuse of sentencing discretion, 35(c) procedure, No Motion for Reconsideration for Denial of 35(c) motion, Dan Steele (expert).

Links:

Medical Marijuana Registry: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/law-enforcement-medical-marijuana-registry

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 11/15/19.

Cases Cited: People v. Worosello, 2019COA166; People v. Payne, 2019COA167;

Keywords: Tolling of §16-5-402, Section 13-81-103(1)(a), Justifiable Excuse or Excusable Neglect, DA waiver of initial closing statement, Usurping the Jury's role, Failure to Define Elements, Prosecutorial Misconduct.

Special Guest: Erin Campbell, OADC Evaluation and Training Coordinator

For Information about OADC training, see www.coloradoadc.org.

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 11/8/19.

Cases Cited: Wells-Yates v. People, 2019 CO 90; People v. McCrae, 2019 CO 91; Melton v. People, 2019 CO 89; United States v. Padilla, No. 18-5009.

Keywords: Proportionality Review, Per Se Grave or Serious Offenses, Police Reports unreliable for sentencing.

Links:

Colorado Criminal Justice Reports: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dcj-ors/ors-reports

Federal CJA Panel applications, and instructions for submission, are available at www.cofpd.org and www.cocja.org. Or here: https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e79f9e38-4255-49d1-8538-630b786829ef.png

Flowchart for Proportionality Review:

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c35d55ba-8850-4dff-8e41-ed430eca6876.pdf

Argument that per se grave or serious designation is unconstitutional:

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ad12f415-b7a5-4670-9f6c-622eaa8e5980.docx

Bill of Rights applies to juveniles:

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/06056987-d30a-4772-914b-1ace648bf747.docx

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 11/1/19.

Cases Cited: People v. Allen, 2019 CO 88; People v. Stroud, 16CA0738; People v. Gladney, 16CA1442; People v. Allen, 17CA0441; People v. Maestas, 16CA0007; People v. Foulk, 16CA2122.

Keywords: Inventory Search, Protective Search, Automobile Exception, Investigatory Stop, Unconstitutional Search, IAC: Prejudice from omitted alternate suspect defense, Opining on the element of an offense, Self-Defense as a traverse jury instruction, Compensation for property seized by the government.

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 10/25/19.

Cases Cited: People v. Johnson, 2019COA159; People v. Shanks, 2019COA160; People v. Dyer, 2019COA161.

Keywords: Impeachment Exception to 4th Amendment Suppression remedy, Impeachment evidence, Alternate suspect evidence, Historical Cell Tower Data Expert Testimony, Identification Evidence, In-Court identification, Alternate suspect defense, Use of Defendant's nickname at trial, DHS Caseworkers are government officials for 4th amendment, Suppression as a remedy: Attenuation, Caseworker observations, Paramedics observations, Interrogation at the hospital, Suppression as a remedy: Inevitable Discovery.

Oral arguments from 17CA1096 People v. McDonald courtesy of Colorado Judicial Department. See the entire argument here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vli3Ys1KWLM&feature=youtu.be

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 10/18/19.

Cases Cited: People v. Rojas, 2019 CO 86; Butler v. People, 2019 CO 87; People v. Quezada-Caro, 2019COA155; People v. Harmon, 2019COA156.

Keywords: Theft v. Theft of Food Stamps, Scope of complicitor liability, Money-Laundering, Felony DUI Predicate Offense Determination, Apprendi does not require that a jury determine predicate offenses, Theory of defense instructions, Detention of a passenger.

Links: How to enable writing styles in Microsoft Word https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/how-to-enable-writing-style-assistance-in-microsoft-word

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 10/11/19.

Cases Cited: People v. Davis, 2019 CO 84; Deleon v. People, 2019 CO 85; People v. Knox, 2019COA152.

Keywords: Miranda: In-Custody analysis, Fourth Amendment: Reasonableness of investigatory detention, Preservation, Adequacy of the no-adverse-inference instruction, Attempt to influence a public servant, Criminal extortion.

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 10/4/19.

Cases Cited: People v. Delgado, 2019 CO 82; Carrera v. People, 2019 CO 83; People v. N.T.B., 2019COA150; People v. Colvin, 16CA0008.

Keywords: Inconsistent guilty verdicts, Carrying instruction, Extension of Deferred Judgment and Sentence, Authenticity of cloud-based information, Hearsay, Rape Shield – Excluding a defendant's defense.

Links: Search.org's ISP list and links to handbooks. https://www.search.org/resources/isp-list/

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 9/27/19.

Cases Cited: Allman v. People, 2019 CO 78; People v. Iannicelli and People v. Brandt, 2019 CO 80; Al-turki v. People, 2019 CO 77; Brooks v. People, 2019 CO 75; People v. Crittenden-Morman, 16CA1747.

Keywords: Identity Theft by use, Mandatory Concurrent Sentences, Probation consecutive to imprisonment, The definition of "juror", The definition of "a case", Preclusion of Self-Defense as a Rule 16 Sanction.

Rule 8.4 Change – Read the changes here

The Guardian article about phone geolocation problems in Denmark: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/12/denmark-frees-32-inmates-over-flawed-geolocation-revelations

Benchly software. Check it out here: https://www.benchly.com/index.html

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This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 9/20/19.

Cases Cited: People v. Boylan, 17CA0645; People v. Study, Jr., 16CA0528; U.S. v. Elliott, No. 18-2105; U.S. v. Malone, No. 18-3213; Florida v. Worsham, No. 4D15-2733.

Keywords: CRE 404(a) Character Evidence: opening the door, Prior consistent Statements, CRE 403, Unit of Prosecution for Possession of Devices containing Child Pornography, Particularized Findings Required when Administration of Prescribed Medicine is a Condition of Supervised Release, Search of Vehicle's "Black Box" and Electronic Data Recorders.

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