OADC Weekly Case Law Update

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 8/30/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(01:42) People v. Gillespie, 2024COA98 (August 29, 2024); Sufficiency of evidence for knowingly killing dog, Suppression of evidence.

(05:36) UNPUBLISHED People v. Dalton, 23CA0750 (August 8, 2024); Error when IAC claim was denied without evidentiary hearing.

(07:28) UNPUBLISHED People v. Richards, 23CA0515 (August 29, 2024); Error in imposing restitution for purchase of dogs as security measures due to lack of evidence of ongoing and specific threats.

(08:50) UNPUBLISHED People v. Acevedo, 22CA0107 (August 15, 2024) (Part 2); Error when sentence was imposed in part due to defendant's silence at sentencing hearing.

Links:

People v. Gillespie, 2024COA98

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/16d13f29-5c8a-4d27-962c-6f28e6945f3c.pdf?rdr=true

Silva-Jaquez R21

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0fdd5a89-e19c-4e6e-85cc-7ca4369e0db8.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NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them.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 You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm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 8/16/2024 and 8/23/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:22) People v. Garcia, 2024COA91 (August 15, 2024); By not objecting before the trial, defendant waived any claim that the judge needed to disqualify herself under §13-1-122.

(04:22) Solano v. Newman, 2024COA93 August 15, 2024); DA's obligations under Rule 16 and Brady extend to any government agents involved in the case.

(06:58) UNPUBLISHED People v. Acevedo, 22CA0107 (August 15, 2024); Model CJI 8-6:16 Retaliation against a judge is missing the knowingly element, It is the court's responsibility to properly advise the jury regardless of the accuracy of the model instruction.

(9:00) People v. Perez, 2024COA94 (August 22, 2024); Accessory after the fact's statements were non-testimonial, No error in Provocation exception to self defense instruction, No abuse of discretion in denial of defense's motion for mistrial, Cumulative error from improper testimony and any instructional errors did not require reversal.

(13:44) Bennett v. Colorado Department of Revenue, 2024COA97 (August 22, 2024); Service of process for judicial review of a driver's license revocation is controlled by C.R.C.P. 4 and not section 24-4-106(4).

(17:03) UNPUBLISHED People v. Le Ber, 22CA1048 (August 15, 2024); Applying People v. Vigil, 2021 CO 46, the division concluded that the government experts' testimony about the victim's subdural hematoma was insufficient to establish SBI because it only established the injury could produce a substantial risk of death.

(19:16) UNPUBLISHED People v. Madrid, 22CA0921 (August 15, 2024); Guilty pleas based on an agreement with a material term that results in illegal sentence should be vacated.

(22:22) Chong v. U.S. 2024 WL 3803772 (C.A.9); IAC was established where defense counsel failed to raise a meritorious ground to suppress crucial evidence.

Links:

People v. Garcia, 2024COA91

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4b63972d-c1b9-4e83-a73b-67dd096e7048.pdf?rdr=true

Solano v. Newman, 2024COA93

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a19ac4e8-b3cd-40d8-baeb-db9ff55d53e7.pdf?rdr=true

United States v. Wood, No. 23-5027

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3fe9e019-5004-49f0-b3d4-4f90135ec3ca.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Perez, 2024COA94

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f910c7a5-4725-412d-88ff-55a3167fa235.pdf?rdr=true

Bennett v. Colorado Department of Revenue, 2024COA97

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/895932d8-f298-4edf-a815-8f12c1779a94.pdf?rdr=true

Chong v. United States, 23-55140, 2024 WL 3803772

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f8e8477b-a75e-4789-a62d-bbfb60eca706.docx?rdr=true

In Re. People v. Crawford Rule 21 Petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c4fbcb4f-cd3c-4515-b306-0af8c7cc7aff.pdf?rdr=true

In Re. People v. Crawford RMVLC Amicus Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/abae0dbf-7c90-4b2e-881f-f58a2274981e.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter.docx

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ae8095fe-c395-4ba7-b0d0-3ec2783c19ea.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8a71ae99-543e-42c8-b717-c6670c972909.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 8/2/2024 and 8/9/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:35) People v. Plotner, 2024COA77 (August 1, 2024); CRS 18-3-203(1)(f) requires the trial court to impose the assault sentence to run consecutively to all components of that single controlling sentence.

(05:10) Marriage of Matheny, 2024COA81 (August 1, 2024); District court must issue a final, appealable order when reviewing a magistrate's order.

(06:22) UNPUBLISHED People v. Priest, 21CA2104 (August 1, 2024); The trial court erred by instructing the jury on the provocation and initial aggressor exceptions to self-defense because there was inadequate evidence to support either instruction.

(08:08) UNPUBLISHED People v. Ramirez, 22CA0147 (August 1, 2024); Pro Se defendant's cross examination of officer did not open the door to admission of victim's hearsay statements.

(12:10) People v. Cuevas, 2024COA84 (August 8, 2024); Sufficiency of the evidence, Counsel's decision to concede guilt on lesser charges, Defendant's jury instructions denied, Denial of defense counsel's request to recross-examine prosecution expert.

(17:10) People In Interest of B.C.B, 2024COA88 (August 8, 2024); Application of revised version of CRS section 19-3-102(1)(g) for child testing positive for substances at birth.

(19:13) UNPUBLISHED People v. Newman, 22CA0748 (August 8, 2024); Juror's introduction of extraneous prejudicial information into jury deliberations.

Links:

Davis v Colorado PWC

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f828b87a-3486-4f01-9a18-d4f2f55b2e21.pdf?rdr=true

Davis NACDL Amicus Brief

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/43fdb0e8-0f17-4efb-8dd6-657ea0285b03.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Plotner, 2024COA77

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5b63add8-7c6a-4e92-be7d-b943a70f4403.pdf?rdr=true

Marriage of Matheny, 2024COA81

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/557a5363-1869-42a6-8418-003cb4c8009a.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Cuevas, 2024COA84

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/38a5d496-1bf2-46ac-a581-c72e44b42910.pdf?rdr=true

People In Interest of B.C.B, 2024COA88

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1a60f8f3-98fd-44fe-a43b-e7bdf9498bd1.pdf?rdr=true

31 of 2024 Victory Newsletter.docx

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f463eb22-004c-474a-b714-5305476fd041.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c9c69b95-7d49-45fd-b3ca-d79a7f81cb37.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 7/26/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(00:56) UNPUBLISHED People v. Chavira, 23CA0389 (July 25, 2024); Sentencing court committed Blakely error for exceeding presumptive range.

(04:46) United States v. Venjohn, No. 23-8028 (June 12, 2024); Colorado conviction for felony menacing cannot be used to enhance Federal sentence as a crime of violence because Colorado jurisprudence allows felony menacing to be committed without the threat being communicated.

Links:

United States v. Venjohn

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8e2429b4-f4f7-40fa-9274-5cd054505900.pdf?rdr=true

Victory Newsletters

Issue 30 of 2024, Mon., July 22, 2024

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3a3474cd-fcd7-4433-879e-6beaa69add3f.pdf?rdr=true

Issue 29 of 2024, Mon., July 15, 2024

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0d1260c2-ac6c-4aff-b1ee-e5980a7db746.pdf?rdr=true

Issue 28 of 2024, Mon., July 8, 2024

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/46729865-aec2-42df-8d58-081d5a944520.pdf?rdr=true

Issue 27 of 2024, Mon., July 1, 2024

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ebc2089e-08bf-4250-be20-ddfc8d485c44.pdf?rdr=true

Issue 26 of 2024, Mon., June 24, 2024

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/190e6419-4be7-4644-a482-6e59e5f35f45.pdf?rdr=true

2024 Legislative recap

CCJRC: https://www.ccjrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CCJRC-Newsletter-Summer-2024.pdf

ACLU: https://www.aclu-co.org/en/2024-legislative-recap

ABA Ethics opinion re: use of listserv

Announcement of ABA Ethics Opinion https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2024/05/aba-issues-ethics-guidance-listservs/

Ethics Opinion 511 https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/professional_responsibility/ethics-opinions/aba-formal-opinion-511.pdf

Voting is now allowed for people in county jails! https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-072

TEDTalk suggestion from Bert

https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_feldman_barrett_you_aren_t_at_the_mercy_of_your_emotions_your_brain_creates_them?user_email_address=fcd14c1beaa413f4324802db1a44a4aa&lctg=62d19fe95473360814bfb7b3&subtitle=en

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 7/19/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:29) Grants Pass v. Johnson, No. 23-175 (June 28, 2024); Enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property.

(06:14) Erlinger v. United States, No. 23-370 (June 21, 2024); The Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) requires mandatory prison terms where a defendant was previously convicted of three prior offenses "on separate occasions." Under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, this "separate occasions" inquiry must be determined by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt.

(18:16) Snyder v. U.S., No 23-108 (June 26, 2028); Receiving a gratuity or other tokens of appreciation after an official act is taken is not a crime under Section 666 of Title 18.

(21:27) U.S. v. Lesh, No. 23-1074 (July 16, 2024); Unauthorized "work activity" on public land is impermissibly vague as applied to Lesh, 6th Amendment right to jury trial does not apply to petty offenses.

(26:55) Fischer v. United States, 23-5572; Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 does not create a general catch-all provision for obstructionist behavior but is, instead, tethered to the requirements in subsection (c)(1).

(29:13) SEC v. Jarkesy, 22-859 (June 28, 2024); Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial in an enforcement action by the SEC for civil penalties under the Dodd-Frank Act.

(35:16) People v. Spencer, 2024COA75 (July 18, 2024); When a medical professional attempts to draw blood from the suspect for ten minutes but is unsuccessful in locating a vein, law enforcement's failure to provide the chosen blood test constitutes "extraordinary circumstances" that excuse the duty to provide the test. § 42-4- 1301.1(2)(a.5).

Links:

Grants Pass v. Johnson, No. 23-175

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9679a0cf-816d-4352-8849-84278a30a9e0.pdf?rdr=true

Amicus briefs can be found here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/23-175.html

Erlinger v. United States, No. 23-370

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a9281b3d-bd8d-40e6-8b4a-a0256f389ef5.pdf?rdr=true

Snyder v. U.S., No 23-108

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f090cd69-843f-4177-95ec-3cad74045949.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Lesh, No. 23-1074

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/88404d8d-4c0d-4acb-83a8-d3f25632cbf0.pdf?rdr=true

Fischer v. United States, 23-5572

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a10d73a5-3cbe-4b92-8859-88b02866dcba.pdf?rdr=true

SEC v. Jarkesy, 22-859

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6c4778af-503d-4517-bd8f-f28ed829ac88.pdf?rdr=true

King v. Emmons, No. 23-668

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3cecbb40-5db7-426c-9e87-14dff10e11b0.pdf?rdr=true

McCrory v. Alabama, No. 23-6332

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c154121a-4973-4671-85de-671f0a2f7ecc.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Spencer, 2024COA75

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8b2d12cb-fc8c-4b69-9af5-a444d3d8785f.pdf?rdr=true

The entire list from Amy Howe at SCOTUSBlog can be seen here:

https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/court-adds-seven-cases-to-next-terms-docket

The entire list of "Granted & Noted" cases is here:

https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/24grantednotedlist.pdf

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 7/13/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(06:42) Clark v. People, 2024 CO 55 (July 1, 2024); Trial judge failed to strike a juror for cause for racially biased statements, Extraneous prejudicial information under CRE 606(b) did not include juror's statement that a judge required a unanimous decision during her previous jury service in another case.

(12:50) Castro v. People, 2024 CO 56 (July 1, 2024); Substitution of alternate juror for another juror after deliberations had begun.

(17:02) People v. Martinez Rubier, 2024COA67 (July 3, 2024); Error due to proceeding to restitution hearing without defendant when there was no evidence that defendant voluntarily missed the hearings.

(19:34) Nash v. Miskell, 2024COA68 (July 3, 2024); Local sheriffs cannot continue to detain a person who is otherwise eligible for release based on an ICE hold.

(21:02) Wolf v. Brenneman, 2024COA71 (July 11, 2024); Witnesses enjoy absolute immunity from civil liability for their testimony to a grand jury, but not for statements made to law enforcement and DAs before their grand jury testimony.

(22:30) People v. Vigil, 2024COA72 (July 11, 2024); Expert testimony was hearsay and inadmissible.

(26:59) People v. Hupke, 2024COA73 (July 11, 2024); Use of a third party to influence a public service can lead to conviction.

(29:26) UNPUBLISHED People v. Warro, (July 3, 2024); The postconviction court reversibly erred in summarily denying a pro se petition where the defendant sufficiently alleged he was incompetent at the time he entered a plea, and the record did not clearly refute the claim.

(31:25) UNPUBLISHED People v. McCoy, 22CA1905 (July 3, 2024); A claim that counsel's law license is inactive does not establish ineffective assistance of counsel per se, but it does require the postconviction court to make a case-by-case determination at an evidentiary hearing.

(32:56) People v. Cochran, 22CA1129 (July 11, 2024); Prosecutor has burden to prove defendant has been restored to competency.

(35:16) UNPUBLISHED People v. Gentry, 22CA1354 (July 11, 2024); The district court reversibly erred when it permitted the prosecutor to cross-examine Gentry about and comment in closing argument on his post-Miranda silence.

(36:34) UNPUBLISHED People v. Hughes, 22CA2213 (July 11, 2024); Trial counsel was ineffective by failing to argue in a motion for judgment of acquittal that the speech underlying the harassment conviction was protected by the First Amendment.

(38:53) UNPUBLISHED People v. Gerle, 23CA0481 (July 11, 2024); The trial court reversibly erred by finding Gerle's evidence of BDSM activity was precluded by the rape shield statute in a case where he was not charged with a sexual offense.

Links:

Clark v. People, 2024 CO 55 (July 1, 2024)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4dcafee3-9470-4ad7-abc9-7602bc8dee49.pdf?rdr=true

Castro v. People, 2024 CO 56 (July 1, 2024)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/068abda9-1687-49f5-9385-5f00531ea1df.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Martinez Rubier, 2024COA67 (July 3, 2024)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e4bf204d-f0c5-43d7-9560-b99add2676ec.pdf?rdr=true

Nash v. Miskell, 2024COA68 (July 3, 2024)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5edcbfd7-8acb-4481-9105-d9e23394fd47.pdf?rdr=true

Wolf v. Brenneman, 2024COA71 (July 11, 2024)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0fb25ba2-7d2a-4da4-96ea-a951f760b19e.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Vigil, 2024COA72 (July 11, 2024)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/892bdb8a-6ce5-46e4-8744-fc26696035a6.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Hupke, 2024COA73 (July 11, 2024)

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9abbfed3-90a8-4d86-95cd-4ac96bdde419.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 6/28/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(03:12) Martinez v. People, 2024 CO 48 (June 24, 2024); The "force-against-intruders" defense is an element-negating traverse for crimes of negligence and recklessness.

(06:30) People v. Cerda, 2024 CO 49 (June 24, 2024); Despite clear and repeated violations of Miranda, Cerda's statements were not rendered involuntary, and the statements may be used as rebuttal or impeachment evidence.

(09:36) People v. Lopez, 2024 CO 50 (June 24, 2024); Conflict occurs when defendant and his lawyer are simultaneously being prosecuted by the same DA's office.

(12:54) People v. Dacus, 2024 CO 51 (June 24, 2024); Reasonable suspicion for traffic stop, Community report of drunk driving (REDDI Report).

(15:45) Salah v. People, 2024 CO 54 (June 24, 2024); Right to familial association depends on defendant's ability to establish the relationship between the parties.

(18:22) In Re: People v. Arellano, 2024SA159 (Order issued June 20, 2024); When defendant enters an NGRI plea, "commitment" for the purpose of sanity evaluation does not automatically require the defendant to be incarcerated.

(19:37) People v. Miller, 2024COA66 (June 27, 2024); First degree criminal trespass is a lesser included offense of first-degree burglary and must merge.

(23:38) UNPUBLISHED People v. Ceus, 20CA1360 (June 27, 2024); The trial court erred by failing to provide a special interrogatory requiring the jury to find Ceus's acts resulting in child abuse caused the death of the children.

(25:24) UNPUBLISHED People v. Taylor, 22CA0312 (June 27, 2024); Cumulative error reverses conviction for complicity felony murder.

(29:54) UNPUBLISHED People v. Taylor, 22CA0314 (June 27, 2024); Remand for new findings on probation revocation proceedings.

Links:

Martinez v. People, 2024 CO 48

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9678dfe2-5066-47c1-b959-e20d3344d413.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Cerda, 2024 CO 49

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e6b2db33-25f5-464b-bc9c-7dcfd77f14d7.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Lopez, 2024 CO 50

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5ea46242-121f-4568-a709-1573dd000658.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Dacus, 2024 CO 51

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/390c7783-2f25-420f-b9da-1820b4f140ee.pdf?rdr=true

Salah v. People, 2024 CO 54

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b6539291-75d1-4c0c-9172-30cf4902c7fd.pdf?rdr=true

In Re: People v. Arellano, 2024SA159

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4d379d91-01ef-42ae-a726-282424c27ea1.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Miller, 2024COA66

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/96c18aa9-c7a4-4663-ab44-914544999992.pdf?rdr=true

To access Colorado Court of Appeals unpublished cases which are unsealed and issued after January 2017, visit https://research.coloradojudicial.gov/ Enter the case number (e.g. 15CA0252) into the search bar to view the entire text of the slip opinion.

New Judicial Website Search Guide

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2d99c35f-b105-4ccd-bd4b-449f0a1cf883.pdf?rdr=true

CLBB NeuroScience

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4def69cd-76a3-4d9b-b976-35f49f1fa1e1.docx?rdr=true

Incarceration and Crime: A Weak Relationship

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ee38da54-9581-4bcf-9ac7-d5dfb58e7493.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 6/21/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:48) People v. Howell, 2024 CO 42 (June 17, 2024); Definition of dwelling for immunity under the force-against-intruders statute, CRS §18-1-704.5.

(05:34) Connors v. Connors, 2024 CO 44 (June 17, 2024); Service by email is inadequate for an indirect contempt proceeding.

(05:48) Dhyne v. People, 2024 CO 45 (June 17, 2024); Specificity of warrant as to a dwelling in a multi-unit building.

(08:23) People v. Johnson, 2024 CO 47 (June 17, 2024); Reasonable suspicion for prolonging encounter to allow a dog sniff-search.

(10:56) UNPUBLISHED People v. Castro-Velasquez, 22CA2184 (June 20, 2024); Scope of seizure when executing a Rule 41.1 to obtain non-testimonial (DNA) evidence.

(13:58) In Re People v. Quiroz, 24SA183; Rule 21 proceeding to review the definition of "interacting" for the purpose of C.R.S. § 24-31-902, The Police Integrity Transparency and Accountability Act.

(15:56) Smith v. Arizona, No 22-899 (June 21, 2024); Testifying expert's reliance on an absent analyst's statements.

(25:06) U.S. v. Rahimi, No. 22-915 (June 21, 2024); USC Section 922(g)(8) fits within the traditional interpretation of the Second Amendment allowing restriction on firearms for certain individuals.

(33:25) Garland v. Cargill, No. 22-976 (June 14, 2024); Statutory construction dictates that a "bump-stock" does not transform a semi-automatic rifle into a machine gun.

(34:26) Diaz v. U.S., No.23-14 (June 20, 2024); Expert testimony about the mindset and knowledge of the typical drug courier.

(37:59) Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, No. 23-50 (June 20, 2024); Probable cause for one charge in a criminal proceeding does not categorically defeat a Fourth Amendment malicious prosecution claim relating to another baseless charge.

(39:44) Gonzalez v. Trevino, No. 22-1025 (June 20, 2024); Nieves exception for retaliatory arrest claim.

Links:

People v. Johnson, 2024 CO 47

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/7e4720db-da3c-444a-8f74-2379d03a8ca5.pdf?rdr=true

Dhyne v. People, 2024 CO 45

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cce7821b-e120-4a58-bdfe-d03f4d420a76.pdf?rdr=true

Connors v. Connors, 2024 CO 44

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cc0998ac-f511-4b6f-8d9b-a90f0960c0ae.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Howell, 2024 CO 42

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/1d9efbce-37e3-4600-bbf0-d2c0b494ef6e.pdf?rdr=true

Quiroz CAR 21 Petition

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/36cd2d61-4b01-4c27-9934-a4cc73affa2f.pdf?rdr=true

Smith v. Arizona, No 22-899

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4b4fae0e-dc9e-47b4-8953-e89baf69f57c.pdf?rdr=true

U.S. v. Rahimi, No. 22-915

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b8b917e5-0673-47d6-b60b-58f9135cec7c.pdf?rdr=true

Gonzalez v. Trevino, No. 22-1025

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/db24661e-41d0-4c3f-a2ce-ff6dbbcf8080.pdf?rdr=true

Garland v. Cargill, No. 22-976

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/477efb0f-8b51-45b2-a763-00895e245620.pdf?rdr=true

Diaz v. U.S., No.23-14

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/30eb24e9-9883-427d-9258-8ab4b9024c5c.pdf?rdr=true

Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, No. 23-50

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/54470b2e-fd3e-426e-a6f9-2b59ad076917.pdf?rdr=true

IDRA July Call: Systemic Failure to Appear in Court: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsce2tqz4oGtWSsgTF-UtmgQC2Ub1EE5IV#/registration

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 6/14/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:00) People v. Crabtree, 2024 CO 40 (June 10, 2024); Analysis of Colorado's Rule 52(b), error analysis.

(15:58) People v. Garcia, 2024 CO 41 (June 10, 2024); Judge must recuse if involved in any way in defendant's case as an attorney (prosecution or defense), Defendant waiver of objection.

(25:49) UNPUBLISHED People v. Counterman, 17CA1465 (June 13, 2024); True threats.

Links:

People v. Crabtree, 2024 CO 40

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/dd84db86-dcba-42a2-a544-dd7c3cfeea6a.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Garcia 2024 CO 41

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5890d417-7b03-4260-8e6d-400cc3784bc5.pdf?rdr=true

24 of 2024 Victory Newsletter.docx

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0d9e5330-cd63-44af-96b3-9008da348b7a.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 6/7/2024.

Cases and Keywords with timestamps:

(02:02) In re. People v. Honstein, 2024 CO 34 (June 3, 2024); Calling prosecutor as witness.

(05:54) People v. Johnson, 2024 CO 35 (June 3, 2024); Batson challenges

(17:21) People v. Austin, 2024 CO 36 (June 3, 2024); Companion case to People v. Johnson – Batson challenges.

(20:34) People v. Tarr, 2024 CO 37 (June 3, 2024); Revocation of consent under Colorado's Express Consent Statute.

(24:12) UNPUBLISHED People v. Merklin, 22CA0980; Subjective mental state under Counterman.

(28:08) UNPUBLISHED People v. Wicke, 22CA0504 (June 6, 2024); Restitution cannot be imposed for conduct occurring outside the dates of the offense.

Links:

In re. People v. Honstein, 2024 CO 34

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/af77b6f8-38f3-4478-92d7-102b280b0db9.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Johnson, 2024 CO 35

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/087fbd1b-73ac-4403-8fa1-8d9db5a4e426.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Johnson, 2022COA118

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/dde982ea-844f-4fba-a5aa-57e8f8636ac5.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Austin 2024 CO 35

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b258ce9d-8336-4d12-882b-980c80de3883.pdf?rdr=true

People v. Tarr, 2024 CO 37

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d819ebc3-d976-493b-b016-b35a42a8f3bd.pdf?rdr=true

23 of 2024 Victory Newsletter

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/667b7853-d502-4340-8d95-362dc52eb82c.pdf?rdr=true

In re West, 23-1792, 2024 WL 2744560

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f0cbc903-5faf-416c-ba8e-52c56a0c522e.docx?rdr=true

Newsome Concurring 11th Circuit

https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/db2eae2a-846e-4334-bf2e-da9a4729aeb9.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