OADC Weekly Case Law Update

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 4/11/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:09) People v. Harmon, 2025COA38 (April 10, 2025); Introduction of deceased witness's testimony given at a prior civil trial.

(08:32) People v. Spomer, 2025COA39 (April 10, 2025); Is an arrest warrant, standing alone, a detainer under the IAD for purposes of notice requirements.

(12:32) UNPUBLISHED People v. Starr, 22CA1870 (April 3, 2025); Identity of assailant was unnecessary for medical diagnosis and therefore was inadmissible hearsay under CRE 803(4).

(14:45) UNPUBLISHED People v. Halbrooks, 23CA0966 (April 3, 2025); Before imposition of additional conditions of probation for adult sex offenders (on non-sex charge), the judge should ensure that the defendant has an out-of-state conviction that is equivalent to a Colorado sexual offense provision.

(17:25) UNPUBLISHED People v. Hatfield, 22CA1731 (April 10, 2025); JEEN for miscalculation of three-year period to file postconviction petition.

() UNPUBLISHED Cooper v. Keefe Memorial, 24CA1131 (April 3, 2025); JEEN in civil matter to justify setting aside default judgment.

Links:

People v. Harmon, 2025COA38

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/afa6bf97-2d31-4352-b19b-bc8d5c90b308.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Spomer, 2025COA39

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/54fa0ffd-5fa2-4c13-8167-d46004f7dff3.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED People v. Starr, 22CA1870 (April 3, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/7ff0b400-36d9-4d33-bade-11a79ed2c79e.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED People v. Hatfield, 22CA1731 (April 10, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3165f79c-f7d1-4e41-a422-d5d885ca69ba.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED Cooper v. Keefe Memorial, 24CA1131 (April 3, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/451ccc1e-24ff-4818-b044-6180bde4dfa9.pdf?rdr=true

Ellingburg PWC

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f04aac4b-58b4-4321-a417-d4a62e85a762.pdf?rdr=true

Neilly PWC

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9dbc9a70-315c-4af7-a496-732cbea33165.pdf?rdr=true

Preparing a Hall of Fame Appellate Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/36c27732-4aa6-409b-80a3-822675126fe4.pdf?rdr=true

CCDB Policy Report 4.8.25

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/7322a54a-14cf-4011-b82b-e1d3f26f0af5.docx?rdr=true

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 4/4/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:32) People v. Claycomb 2025COA 36 (April 3, 2025); Jury instruction for "without due regard" and intervening cause, Court's instruction to continue deliberation.

(11:56) UNPUBLISHED People v. Meza-Franco, 23CA1705 (April 3, 2025); Investigator testimony usurped role of jury.

(17:24) UNPUBLISHED People v. Turner, 23CA0340 (April 3, 2025); No "legal limit" for THC in driving while impaired prosecution (statute permits a legal inference but does not require per se violation).

(21:50) U.S. v. Brown, No. 23-7041 (D.C. No. 6:20-CR-00109-DCJ-1) (E.D. Okla.); Defendant is allowed to instruct jury on imperfect defense of another provided there is sufficient evidence that he subjectively believed deadly force was necessary to prevent death or bodily harm, even if this belief was objectively unreasonable.

Links:

People v. Claycomb 2025COA 36 (April 3, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/806b0c24-b4de-48b3-b6e2-3a41a591983e.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED People v. Meza-Franco, 23CA1705 (April 3, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0417a261-be97-4d18-ad1e-78796699b73b.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED People v. Turner, 23CA0340 (April 3, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a2b259da-4111-4663-b64d-ef477d13c05b.pdf?rdr=true

Turner OB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1c2b6397-8400-450a-9bec-6dc3face0bb8.pdf?rdr=true

Turner RB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/27a8734d-571c-4512-9687-8b4303d1485d.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Brown, No. 23-7041 (D.C. No. 6:20-CR-00109-DCJ-1) (E.D. Okla.)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/06fe83ec-17d7-45b8-b117-de3748e81937.docx?rdr=true

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/28/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:54) People v. Duran, 2025COA34 (March 27, 2025); Alleging deficient performance of plea counsel in PC petition, proportionality of sentence.

(05:48) UNPUBLISHED People v. Yribia, 23CA0732 (March 27, 2025); Inviting error with bifurcation of elements.

(07:14) Bondi v. Vanderstok, No. 23–852 (March 26, 2025); The Gun Control Act applies to some weapon parts kits.

(11:35) Franklin v. United States, No. 24-330 (March 24, 2025); Confrontation Clause analysis, Primary Purpose test for statements.

(16:14) U.S. v. Holcomb, No. 23-469 (9th Cir. March 27, 2025); Overbroad warrant violated the particularity requirement and plain view exception did not apply.

Links:

People v. Duran 2025COA34

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a1ce5b64-a092-4470-85ee-af24b10d817a.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED People v. Yribia, 23CA0732

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a26e1583-46fb-44b0-bca9-2781763e7506.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Yribia, OB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c16f6007-9c59-4c79-b25a-5ba8d2819d30.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Yribia, RB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/620462da-3f5d-491a-af39-8a86ce70fff9.pdf?rdr=true

Bondi v. Vanderstok, No. 23–852

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/044066d1-e0f5-4a2f-842f-fa9cd2d9a2e6.pdf?rdr=true

U. S. v. Franklin J. Alito and Gorsuch

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0bff803e-8f50-478b-bb8a-062ae5180458.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v Holcomb (9th Cir. 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b0b055a0-f734-4482-b1e5-7e2a84581e2f.pdf?rdr=true

12 of 25 Victory Newsletter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0bf6754b-e19b-4a34-a96b-1283ec066b55.pdf?rdr=true

How to combat deepfakes in our legal system

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a87ea0bc-c43a-454d-9b0a-719c4f0a46e0.pdf?rdr=true

Wearable neurotech devices

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/39a62da0-b3d4-4fa3-930b-a00bdcb0c490.pdf?rdr=true

Generative artificial intelligence supercharging legal analytics

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4548b7e4-fe24-4809-bcaf-7046cb31f85c.pdf?rdr=true

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/21/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:09) People v. Cichuniec, 2025COA33 (March 20, 2025); The filing of a valid direct criminal appeal does not divest the district court of jurisdiction to assess costs against a defendant.

(02:54) People v. Rodriguez-Ortiz, 2025COA30 (March 20, 2025); Search warrant requirements for cell phone records, Firearm toolmark and Call Detail Records expert testimony without Shreck hearings, Molotov cocktail is an "explosive" and an "incendiary device" for the purpose of a COV sentence, Convictions for attempted extreme indifference murder and first degree arson not based on identical evidence are not mandated for concurrent sentences.

(14:10) UNPUBLISHED People v. Shrader, 24CA1296 (March 20, 2025); Right to counsel not reasonably and clearly conveyed to defendant resulted in defendant not being able to waive right to counsel.

(17:03) UNPUBLISHED People v. Younger, 22CA0597 (March 20, 2025); Newly discovered evidence vs. defense showing of reasonable probability that the result of the trial would have been different when seeking a new trial.

(19:21) Thompson v. United States, 23-1095 (March 21, 2025); A misleading statement under 18 U. S. C. §1014 can only be punished as a "false statement" if, when considered in context, it is not true.

(21:59) Luethje v. Kyle, 24-1257 (10th Cir. March 19, 2025); Officers were not entitled to qualified immunity since they lacked an objectively reasonable belief in an ongoing emergency to justify the warrantless entry, did not have probable cause for the arrest, and used excessive force by allowing the canine to continue biting Luethje after he was subdued.

(23:23) United States v. Tavberidze, 23-CR-585-03 (JSR), 2025 WL 748354 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025); A provision of the federal sentencing guidelines allowing the judge to apply a one-point deduction where a defendant pleads guilty before the government starts preparing for trial created a trial penalty, violating defendant's Sixth Amendment right to trial.

Links:

People v. Cichuniec, 2025COA33 (March 20, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/55cbb081-9399-4c1e-865d-7ecb2fe6d635.pdf?rdr=true

Cichuniec, Motion to accept Amicus Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9532e83c-e3c3-4b93-a6ea-9f44b93d503c.pdf?rdr=true

Cichuniec, order striking amicus brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cff4d47a-7e59-4af8-98cf-af0492e2d67b.pdf?rdr=true

Cichuniec, Motion to reconsider denial of extension of time

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4bf0655d-9d49-4d05-a9e8-a236031ed53a.pdf?rdr=true

Cichuniec, order denying motion to reconsider

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/bd2aa599-e636-4b35-b65e-69cd85c5293e.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Rodriguez-Ortiz, 2025COA30 (March 20, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/765b7baa-2abb-43d6-a7b9-7a5d3db62d0d.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED People v. Shrader, 24CA1296 (March 20, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e3519a08-0cc9-4939-b976-fe94d4c7c9d9.pdf?rdr=true

Thompson v. United States, 23-1095 (March 21, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/7db86498-5fb3-4b28-8f44-a4f2fab0d1f1.pdf?rdr=true

Luethje v. Kyle, 24-1257 (10th Cir. March 19, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e70c8f86-0715-43bc-9995-c3eb9db0f027.docx?rdr=true

United States v. Tavberidze, 23-CR-585-03 (JSR), 2025 WL 748354 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/03447dea-6d86-487a-9131-e00cf5cfbcb0.docx?rdr=true

United States v. Tavberidze, 23-CR-585-03 (JSR), 2025 WL 748354 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 14, 2025) (Second Order)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3ae9582a-bb79-48fe-a8f3-e015c6623a4c.docx?rdr=true

Rule change 2025(08)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/594d4b17-33e9-4309-9729-9bb39bce6e8d.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter 11 of 2025

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9d37c987-7cdc-4eb6-9b15-b32ac9a5a0e6.pdf?rdr=true

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/14/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:20) People v. Williams, 2025COA26 (March 13, 2025); Evidence sufficient to establish involuntary intoxication.

(06:35) UNPUBLISHED People v. Woodward, 21CA1198 (March 13, 2025); Cross-examination of witnesses, Instruction on refusal of blood draw which did not address defendant's recantation of refusal was error, District Court not bound by county court decision to suppress evidence.

(14:12) State v. Lensegrav, 2025 WL 558246 (February 20, 2025); Egregious prosecutorial misconduct triggered Double Jeopardy.

(22:59) United States v. Norton, 2025 WL 699936, at *6 (10th Cir. Mar. 5, 2025); Fourth Amendment prohibition of affiant recklessly or intentionally including a material, false statement of fact in a search-warrant affidavit extends to off-duty officers actually involved in the investigation.

(24:35) United States v. Kee, No. 23-2189 (10th Cir. Feb. 27, 2025); Plain reversible error occurred when the prosecution cross-examined Kee about his post-Miranda silence.

(27:46) U.S. v. Cogdill, 2025 WL 670455 (6th Cir. Mar. 3, 2025); ACCA predicate offenses, Double Jeopardy.

Links:

People v. Williams, 2025COA26 (March 13, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e0b20bf6-5cbc-4039-be0b-e3949aee8594.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED People v. Woodward, 21CA1198 (March 13, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/631af429-df83-4c23-bf21-69f7e2c7e316.pdf?rdr=true

Woodward Remand Order

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/88d0f1c6-cebc-4890-be44-c8f1423a32fa.pdf?rdr=true

State v. Lensegrav, 2025 WL 558246 (February 20, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/157ee54d-7fac-49c8-95d4-e54c4499f392.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Codgill, 2025 WL 670455 (6th Cir. Mar. 3, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1adb61f2-7269-46ff-bdf4-d6f0509c00f3.docx?rdr=true

Codgill Supp. Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4b6a4d3d-49aa-4da4-bba6-1b5f11b9f0f3.docx?rdr=true

United States v. Norton, 2025 WL 699936, at *6 (10th Cir. Mar. 5, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a2d2fc61-e552-47ad-a425-c35e0ead7c3a.docx?rdr=true

United States v. Kee, No. 23-2189 (10th Cir. Feb. 27, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9cdb8f9f-4a4e-4680-a8f8-4dcfb6cb66b6.docx?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/067f2e46-7751-432a-860f-c6eefa60cbc6.pdf?rdr=true

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 3/7/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:56) In re. People v. Silva-Jaquez, 2025 CO 11 (March 3, 2025); Discovery and Disclosures in a 35(c) proceeding.

(06:02) Snedeker v. People, 2025 CO 10 (March 3, 2025); Corrections to sentences rendered illegal by Allman.

(12:34) UNPUBLISHED People v. Garcia-Sanchez, 22CA1681 (March 6, 2025); Conviction for attempted extreme indifference murder requires proof that the defendant's conduct posed a real and proximate risk of death to the victim.

(16:02) UNPUBLISHED People v. Ladeira, Jr., 23CA1250 (March 6, 2025); One victim and identical evidence requires concurrent sentences under CRS 18-1-408(3).

Links:

In re. People v. Silva-Jaquez, 2025 CO 11 (March 3, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/40664be8-f0ac-4d8a-9f9c-df38251886ae.pdf?rdr=true

Snedeker v. People, 2025 CO 10 (March 3, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/058322ab-29fb-49b7-8765-9e480841bfbc.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6683bd8b-e22e-4195-b5b3-9c0d787f2ab0.pdf?rdr=true

ABA Journal Article on Oral Argument

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e8c6f6be-e945-4bc9-ad53-9b14d36ca767.pdf?rdr=true

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/28/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:25) People v. Trujillo, 2025COA22 (February 27, 2025); Jury instructions for retaliation against a witness or victim and for attempt to commit retaliation against a witness or victim.

(07:28) People v. Gray, 2025COA23 (February 27, 2025); Cross examination of a witness about their probation status when they were on probation at the time of the incident but not at the time of trial.

(10:41) People v. Rojas, 2025COA25 (February 27, 2025); Resentencing after appeal when new sentence increases actual time in DOC.

(15:50) Gonzalez v. U.S. No. 24-5577, 604 U.S. ____ (Feb. 24, 2025); 4th Amendment protections.

(17:33) Rimlawi v. United States, 24-23, and Shah v. United States, No. 24-25, and Jacob v. United States, 24–5032, 604 U. S. (February 24, 2025) Justice Gorsuch dissenting from denial of cert.

(19:37) Glossip v. Oklahoma, No. 22-7466 (February 25, 2025); Napue errors.

(25:20) Woodward v. California, No. 24-227 604 U.S. ____ (Feb. 24, 2025); Double Jeopardy.

(26:48) Coalition Life v. City of Carbondale, Illinois No. 24-57 604 U.S. (February 24, 2025); 1st Amendment.

(27:58) Pina v. Estate of Dominguez, No. 24-152 604 U. S. (2025); Qualified immunity.

Links:

People v. Trujillo 2025COA22

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e5a9674a-3505-408a-9510-46fb09b32f09.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Gray 2025COA23

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/571b4972-caea-428e-8e85-f59f46f24a64.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Rojas 2025COA25

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/542107f9-c569-46b0-9ebf-733838f58d52.pdf?rdr=true

Gonzalez v. U.S. No. 24-5577, 604 U.S.

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cb70cb4c-2ae3-411b-af87-0e3979147db3.pdf?rdr=true

Gonzalez v. U.S. PWC

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b3fe87fa-6805-4abe-ac1c-ba0e8d674088.pdf?rdr=true

Gonzalez v. U.S. RB to BIO

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0de11ac5-7777-41ed-bc1d-43fde104e47a.pdf?rdr=true

Rimlawi v. United States, 24-23 and Shah v. United States, 24-25

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/eba37a45-5af1-4935-be35-05221ffab311.pdf?rdr=true

Rimlawi's PWC

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1f40e23a-3ce3-44aa-acf7-e64eda8c907c.pdf?rdr=true

Shah's PWC

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/546323db-e7fe-4f30-b65b-9671cb906e4b.pdf?rdr=true

Jacob's PWC

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b709f3b3-7504-472a-b03a-abd2246bd737.pdf?rdr=true

State v Wright Iowa 2021

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a4aaad73-8a67-4f0d-9bab-c4a652c53167.docx?rdr=true

Glossip v. Oklahoma, 22-7466 (02_25_2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b22b93c2-3b23-4610-b3a3-32b11cf34529.pdf?rdr=true

Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. 23-971 (02_26_2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ec3b6394-c644-4df3-94d3-832d9bb3568f.pdf?rdr=true

Lackey v. Stinnie, 23-621 (02_25_2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/01128fed-434f-497f-b48a-2599922699a8.pdf?rdr=true

Williams v. Reed, 23-191 (02_21_2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/216af5c4-8062-4656-9f93-1f823f4c36ef.pdf?rdr=true

Woodward v. California, No. 24-227 604 U.S.

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/041968ab-10c2-4046-92b3-a39abe258c8a.pdf?rdr=true

Woodward v. California PWC

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9e15b4a3-5250-428b-8c38-c0c6c5735cee.pdf?rdr=true

Pina v. Estate of Dominguez 24-152 (02_24_2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f51b8e34-1325-4738-a9af-24bcc4282481.pdf?rdr=true

Coalition Life v. City of Carbondale, Illinois No. 24-57 604 U.S.

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/504bb43e-b80b-49ec-8a18-d12e097f1a41.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter 8 of 2025

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2134f963-16f2-4332-8d9a-3901801b6c9c.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter 7 of 2025

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/df380287-e004-4292-b28a-0132d523935f.pdf?rdr=true

CCDB Policy Report

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/45b3aac4-0806-4bd2-8e6c-17e0b76e9ea6.docx?rdr=true

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/21/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(00:48) Giron v. Hice and Olathe, 2025COA17 (February 20, 2025); No governmental immunity for a fatal collision during officer's high speed pursuit of a speeding vehicle without emergency siren or sufficient use of emergency lights.

(02:58) UNPUBLISHED People v. Campos, 22CA1978 (February 20, 2025); Insufficient evidence of prior impaired driving convictions.

(05:26) UNPUBLISHED People v. Minton, 23CA0786 (February 13, 2025); Postconviction court erred by denying pro se petition before the OSPD was allowed to review the case.

(06:52) UNPUBLISHED People v. Dominguez, 22CA1935 (February 13, 2025); IAC where counsel didn't properly introduce exculpatory evidence but did not result in prejudice.

(11:26) UNPUBLISHED People v. McKain, 23CA1074 (February 13, 2025); Evidentiary issues resulted in dismissal of two counts but did not result in dismissal of entire case.

(13:00) UNPUBLISHED People v. Ryan, 23CA0335 (February 20, 2025); Second Amendment/Bruen challenge to POWPO.

Links:

Giron v. Hice and Olathe, 2025COA17

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/adc51d4d-591e-494f-987f-406485fca930.pdf?rdr=true

Dominguez 2019 opinion

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cd6c3d71-2c1b-4385-8218-1b8c263ae44c.pdf?rdr=true

35C success Order Dominguez

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0febe555-7bfa-45c6-aee1-5c56dac4ba41.pdf?rdr=true

P. v. Ryan RB Bruen Challenge to POWPO

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/36467233-6b4b-4908-b409-8547ce00fc44.pdf?rdr=true

P. v. Ryan OB Bruen Challenge to POWPO

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/13e2d671-fe7b-47a4-9821-b0c6efbbbec8.pdf?rdr=true

McKain Mo. 4 Sanctions

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f121ebe1-0308-44aa-8a34-8cde8f90bc6b.pdf?rdr=true

McKain Rule 33 motion

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/bc832a0b-ebcf-48b3-80d4-7dbad0362c9a.pdf?rdr=true

McKain Opinion

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/574b7ddf-a825-4efd-b2fb-4a9133e7b79b.pdf?rdr=true

McKain RB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e8e4b6b1-9bd7-46ea-a083-d4a19aaf28f0.pdf?rdr=true

McKain AB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a7290c38-7f6f-4b7f-a206-a441c3b6fec3.pdf?rdr=true

McKain OB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d6b1cd0f-f3f9-4fe1-a944-8c8cda3172ce.pdf?rdr=true

CCDB Policy Report February 18, 2025

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/69fcd7b2-3ece-49e7-a879-87411a0c62d5.docx?rdr=true

EO Litigation tracker: https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/14/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:51) Densmore v. People, 2025 CO 6 (February 10, 2025); Whether a DHS child welfare case worker was acting as an agent of law enforcement when she elicited inculpatory statements.

(06:01) Frazee v. People, 2025 CO 7 (February 10, 2025); Whether a DHS child welfare case worker was acting as an agent of law enforcement when she elicited inculpatory statements.

(09:14) Rule 21s in In re. People v. Daniels 24SA246 and In re. People v. Tellers, 24SA326; Further proceedings needed regarding possibly privileged and confidential information extracted from an investigator's phone.

(11:29) People in Interest of L.E.R.-N., 2025COA16 (February 13, 2025); What constitutes "presence" of parent when a juvenile is being interrogated, Evidence to support possession of handgun and large capacity magazine.

(15:21) UNPUBLISHED People In Int. of Z.J.J., No. 24CA0815, 2025 WL 76938 (Colo. App. Jan. 9, 2025); Non-hearsay evidence in D&N summary judgment order for failure to comply with treatment plan.

Links:

Densmore v. People 2025 CO 6

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/be35d2a8-9aae-4ab0-bc2c-7bd46fbe68e7.pdf?rdr=true

Frazee v. People 2025 CO 7

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e9118c52-52b9-4fc7-a5f0-eb8a93163d5a.pdf?rdr=true

Frazee Amicus

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/435a4cf6-a702-4c96-b8e2-3402d38ec258.pdf?rdr=true

Frazee OB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6912b775-eac5-46dc-bc5c-f0db2e95e410.pdf?rdr=true

In re. People v. Daniels, Order

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a3c3c57f-696b-49e6-afb1-8d22c98ce3dc.pdf?rdr=true

Daniels R21 petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1f6eb9fc-ca04-48ac-8f37-31308cf83eb6.pdf?rdr=true

Daniels RB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ae43fea5-0014-4434-87f8-f9c3f48fe753.pdf?rdr=true

In re. People v. Tellers, Order

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f21839cb-1bcf-46dd-922d-36dfa98fdd62.pdf?rdr=true

Tellers R21 petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4b67f5b6-4937-4522-8f4b-b1118b331dfa.pdf?rdr=true

Tellers RB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a635377e-8866-4ac0-bcb9-abdaf13715f5.pdf?rdr=true

People in Interest of L.E.R.-N., 2025COA16

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a4ae1e5a-d4fd-4a42-966b-9ff920ac2db5.pdf?rdr=true

UNPUBLISHED People In Int. of Z.J.J.,

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b5a49703-7b93-47e5-9cf2-3dbf9089c245.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b903a1e9-78e3-4f8b-acf1-9dd4b23d444b.pdf?rdr=true

Rule Change 2025(07)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9a880f0e-8ac5-4602-8623-4bbd59defec7.pdf?rdr=true

COLJI-Crim 2024 – Final

https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/model-criminal-jury-instructions-committee

CBI White Paper

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d62e6576-0130-4fc0-b73c-caa2aa195a72.pdf?rdr=true

Colorado Clemency Application deadline for current governor: https://cdoc.colorado.gov/resources-faq/clemency

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 2/7/2025

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:17) People v. Pham, 2025 CO 4 (February 3, 2025); Suppression of fruit of unsupported dog search of vehicle.

(08:08) People v. Mena, 2025COA14 (February 6, 2025); Evidentiary issues, Conviction of USCC was supported by the evidence, Interpretation of statutory language of "coercion," Equal protection based on SAOC vs USCC.

(14:14) People v. Morris, 2025COA15 (February 6, 2025); Stalking and protected free speech, Counterman.

(18:46) United States v Reyes, 4-CR-01992-JES, 2025 WL 268389, at *3 (S.D. Cal. Jan. 22, 2025); The observation of two people touching hands is insufficient to establish reasonable suspicion that a hand-to-hand drug transaction is occurring, despite the area being a "high crime"area.

(21:38) Reese et. al. v. BATF (5th Cir. 1.30.2025); Federal provisions prohibiting Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL) from selling a firearm to a person between 18 and 20 years old violated the Second Amendment.

Links:

People v. Pham, 2025 CO 4

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/962dcdbc-7ffe-45b5-a943-e27fa96d7b4a.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Mena, 2025COA14

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/18987010-3c24-4dba-a11f-556c0b551155.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Morris, 2025COA15

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/df604754-a3f8-4a56-bc3f-22bfb1ed9555.pdf?rdr=true

United States v Reyes, 4-CR-01992-JES, 2025 WL 268389, at *3 (S.D. Cal. Jan. 22, 2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4a44d604-6849-4065-abf5-73af02d25f25.docx?rdr=true

Reese et. al. v. BATF (5th Cir. 1.30.2025)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/de71922f-8b39-4821-b4c6-f8b416fdc39a.pdf?rdr=true

Reese OB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3964b319-a273-456f-b6d4-2440becf0b1c.docx?rdr=true

Reese RB

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a858cb1d-229c-4b2f-9002-50d7df593233.docx?rdr=true

Reese Amicus Brief joined by Colorado AG

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4d671c2f-5084-483d-b0b3-33ae2238426a.docx?rdr=true

Fingerprint Comparison 30 years of caselaw

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d9ab7ff8-1bed-45c0-af63-3da681199bf7.pdf?rdr=true

This week's Victory Newsletter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9b780ce2-16cb-4a39-a4fd-f8648be4ab83.pdf?rdr=true

CCDB Policy Report

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/61d023c5-6ae6-4935-afaf-8df260603b96.docx?rdr=true

These are some of the websites that can provide access to benefits that you can share with clients:

Myfriendben

https://co.myfriendben.org/

Colorado PEAK

https://peak.my.site.com/peak/s/peak-landing-page?language=en_US

MyCOBenefits

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colorado.mycobenefits&hl=en-US&pli=1

CDHS I want to...............

https://cdhs.colorado.gov/i-want-to

HCPF- Health First Colorado

https://hcpf.colorado.gov/

Behavioral Health Administration

https://bha.colorado.gov/

Denver Human Services

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-Human-Services

DHS- Be Supported

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-Human-Services/Be-Supported

DHS Navigator Training

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-Human-Services/Be-Involved/Partner-With-Us/Navigator-Training-For-Community-Partners

DHS Community Digest Archive

https://us12.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=dc3905c923ca95291e328047a&id=db8195cd68

Immigrant Support Toolkit

https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Human-Rights-Community-Partnerships/Divisions/Immigrant-Refugee-Affairs/Immigrant-Support-Toolki

Contact Shawndell Irving here: Shawndell Irving

Music by Scott Holmes. Used under a Creative Commons license. Download today's music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/

NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them. Patterson v. James, 2018 COA 173, ¶¶ 40-43. You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm