OADC Weekly Case Law Update

Welcome to our new, abbreviated format! If you would like to comment on the changes, please use the contact link below or email us care of Jonathan. Thanks! Shawndell and Sarah This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 4/25/2025 Cases: Waugh v. Veith, 2025COA41 (April 24, 2025); Actions under section 13-21-131. Estate of Harmon v. Salt Lake City, No. 23-4125; Qualified immunity and summary judgment reversed. U.S. v. Smith, 2025 WL 1096245, No. 22-4338 (CA4, Apr. 14, 2025); Plea agreements with appellate waivers. U.S. v. Sadrinia, 2025 WL 1122300, No. 24-5464 (CA6, Apr. 16, 2025); Evidence impermissible under FRE 404(b) cannot be disguised as “intrinsic” evidence. Links: Waugh v. Veith, 2025COA41 (April 24, 2025) https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/246893c8-9189-4560-a0d1-81424e9b2193.pdf?rdr=true Estate of Harmon v. Fox and Salt Lake City https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3a4342bf-2434-46f3-8d82-9ab2a913087b.pdf?rdr=true 16 of 2025 Victory Newsletter.docx https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f28bc92b-a489-4118-8bfc-506f1e0c9fe0.pdf?rdr=true U.S. v. Smith, 2025 WL 1096245 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/deac61e4-0e87-445c-9d22-a1414aaca649.docx?rdr=true U.S. v. Sadrinia, 2025 WL 1122300 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/eb32d9ab-17e7-4da8-afd2-ea04b6045058.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 Download today’s music at: http://freemusicarchive.org/ NOTE regarding unpublished Colorado Court of Appeals opinions: Please remember the Court of Appeals Policy states that the citation of unpublished opinions in the Court of Appeals is forbidden, with limited exceptions. Copies of unpublished opinions are provided for private use and are not to be included in an electronic database or otherwise published. Also, please note that you are free to cite unpublished cases in the district court for whatever persuasive value the judge may give them.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 You may request unpublished cases from the COA at http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Opinion_Request.cfm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 4/18/2025 Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (01:24) People v. Hernandez, 2025 CO 13 (April 14, 2025); Appeal filed in the Supreme Court should have been filed in the Court of Appeals. (02:23) In re. People in Interest of J.D. 2025 CO 14 (April 14, 2025); Juvenile competency evaluations can be prepared by the Department of Human Services without a court order. (10:23) In re. People v. Furness, 2025 CO 16 (April 14, 2025); Reversal of suppression order issued by the district court. Evidence found in the trunk of a vehicle is admissible if there is probable cause to believe evidence could be in the trunk and the suspect had access such that they could have placed evidence in the trunk prior to arrival of law enforcement. (14:31) UNPUBLISHED People v. Mikaelyan, 24CA0705 (April 17, 2025); Defendant has right to counsel to litigate a motion for new trial. Courts must determine that any waiver of counsel for such motion is made knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily. Links: People v. Hernandez 2025 CO 13 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/12a53b2f-0376-439d-8ec7-4ba7c78fb56a.pdf?rdr=true In re. People in Interest of J.D. 2025 CO 14 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0f91ff64-50bf-40b0-b4e0-c6b3135d1421.pdf?rdr=true In re. People v. Furness, 2025 CO 16 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f48db3e6-f6cd-4c97-942b-7351cdf2bb3b.pdf?rdr=true Unpublished, Peo v Mikaelyan 24CA0705 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6cfa520c-ce75-4692-a553-35811dc98836.pdf?rdr=true This Week’s Victory Newsletter https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5d74185a-ff29-4f16-a30b-58d3ef083a02.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 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 (10 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...

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 (10 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); 4 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); 1 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...

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 ...

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...

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 1/31/2025 Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (01:52) People v. Ragsdal, 2025COA9 (January 30, 2025); Restitution above the statutory limit for the charge is justified by need to compensate the victim for actual losses, Denial of motion for mistrial upheld when defense counsel admitted, during trial, to inefficient assistance of counsel but did not show prejudice. (07:56) People v. Hill, 2025COA12 (January 30, 2024); Division disagrees with district court’s decision to grant MJOA on criminal trespass. (10:54) UNPUBLISHED People v. Astacio, 23CA1076 (January 30, 2025); The trial court violated Astacio’s Sixth Amendment right to autonomy by allowing his counsel, over his objection, to concede his guilt to the lesser included charge resulting in structural error requiring reversal. (12:47) UNPUBLISHED People v. Whiteside, 24CA1992 (January 30, 2025); Sanctions against prosecutor for discovery violations were affirmed. (16:03) Andrew v. White, No. 23-6573 604 U. S. ___ (January 21, 2025); Introduction of irrelevant and highly prejudicial evidence can render a trial fundamentally unfair and violate the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. (18:26) Fields v. Colorado, No. 24-5460 (January 27, 2025); Cert granted on habitual criminal proceedings issue. Links: People v. Hill 2025COA12 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/8500ffaf-1215-41c4-aedf-8716ac261373.pdf?rdr=true People v. Ragsdal, 2025COA9 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/18e36d8e-09f8-485a-b6e0-51c9020bf044.pdf?rdr=true People v. Sotade 25SA9 Petition https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5f833cac-bace-4202-9efe-2da86f698522.pdf?rdr=true Sotade Exhibits Transcript 21CR60_12-23-24 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/193e9422-78cf-4487-99cb-50d75f5d8182.pdf?rdr=true CBI Mtn to Dismiss or Quash https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b094b029-8123-44ec-9aee-b6f7366da7d2.pdf?rdr=true Response to CBI Mtn to Dismiss or Quash https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/126f76c7-55e5-4556-8fad-b0a1a9c80bed.pdf?rdr=true Application to Show Cause https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ee2a1151-f27c-49a4-a63d-8ab4b844fbc2.pdf?rdr=true Fields v. People of Colorado - SCOTUS PWC https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/eefd7bc6-fca7-4f08-872c-1af113046fca.pdf?rdr=true Andrew v. White, 23-6573 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/dc3e16eb-358c-4d76-8d28-c1f83c80a36a.pdf?rdr=true List of Free or Low Cost Legal Services-2014 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/06947f2e-7c4a-4035-be64-6192e9725e9d.pdf?rdr=true January 21, 2025 CCDB Policy Report https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/583ced26-9b45-4ccd-943f-8e317e6ab536.docx?rdr=true January 28, 2025 CCDB Policy Report https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/ae7d3c91-ed0c-4e37-9109-6af4bf6a91ea.docx?rdr=true HOUSE BILL 25-1114 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/503be58a-06fc-4818-ac34-c6c45b1f83eb.pdf?rdr=true Fact sheet HB251114 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c3c2cc22-5895-425b-a03c-c6d0eb071fa6.pdf?rdr=true 4 of 2025 Victory Newsletter.docx https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3b217c7e-bc0a-430d-ac40-2308bda016c2.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...

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 1/25/2025 Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (02:34) People v. Rodriguez-Morelos, 2025 CO 2 (January 23, 2025); Under section 18-5-902(1)(a), identity theft can only be committed against a person and not some other form of entity. (04:38) Nonhuman Rights Project v. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 2025 CO 3 (January 21, 2025); Colorado’s habeas statute only applies to persons and not to nonhuman animals, no matter how cognitively, psychologically, or socially sophisticated they may be. (05:57) Good Life v. WLCO, 2025COA8 (January 23, 2025); Colo. Rule of Professional Conduct 3.7(a) prohibiting an attorney from being both an advocate and a witness in a trial, applies to both bench and jury trials. (09:31) UNPUBLISHED People v. Maniz, 22CA1588 (January 23, 2025); Insufficient evidence to support violation of protection order when the government did not present any evidence that the “no alcoholic beverages” condition of a protection order was designed to protect against an immediate threat that Maniz’s alcohol consumption would endanger the particular individuals who witnessed or were victimized by the underlying crimes. (12:04) UNPUBLISHED People v. Rodriguez, 23CA0250 (January 23, 2025); The trial court did not make a final determination of restitution under 18-1.3-603(1)(a) when it imposed a dollar amount but stated that it was subject to revision at a later hearing, thus the amount wasn’t set within 91 days per Weeks. Links: People v. Rodriguez-Morelos 2025 CO 2 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/879f83d6-8812-417f-af71-a2ae046b6205.pdf?rdr=true Nonhuman Rights Project v. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 2025 CO 3 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cb3ced58-c6e4-4b2e-9728-dae7afdebfa0.pdf?rdr=true Good Life v. WLCO, 2025COA8 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4a1de96d-5aaf-4cca-a916-1108f08cf476.pdf?rdr=true Unpublished 23CA0250 Peo v Rodriguez 01-23-2025 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/95586592-fa84-44f2-9b95-06f0e3f1fe38.pdf?rdr=true Unpublished 22CA1588 Peo v Maniz 01-23-2025 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/33b59ca2-8fc3-4b1c-a3cf-2af50ed4d289.pdf?rdr=true Rule Change 2025(02) https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/6a913dc1-9c98-41fa-9c33-8fcdf5fff43b.pdf?rdr=true Rule Change 2025(05) https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/b70a524d-f5e5-4b78-b035-10ff53222172.pdf?rdr=true Rule Change 2025(06) https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5ec87186-f1be-4f9b-a44b-3a8ef66dbef7.pdf?rdr=true 3 of 2025 Victory Newsletter https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3980ade9-0e81-4e5d-8357-08529affd798.pdf?rdr=true People v. Woods, 2025CR136, Affidavit in support of arrest warrant https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d6bf6e48-0b02-4275-a9b9-b660bad32955.pdf?rdr=true People v. Sotade 25SA9 Order to show cause https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/16fe7354-705e-4b8c-bdab-2af48c6dffea.pdf?rdr=true Laken Riley Act Jan. 2025 Fact Sheet https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/71d8bb5c-ce89-4df2-8431-6a5028a30a2e.pdf?rdr=true motion for writ of protection, template https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a3b117f2-68fb-4599-842c-1b3d80053c00.docx?rdr=true sample writ of protection, template https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/26202b3f-73ed-4c5f-ae9e-32957ee8b737.docx?rdr=true ACLU Notices If ICE Agents are at your door English https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5c70234b-617e-46a0-9002-86554bda373c.jpg If ICE Agents are at your door Spanish https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5183d045-67c1-4233-b4f3-6a613b65f48c.jpg ICE Agents at Your Door Haitian https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9f8d00fd-b969-4d6d-8782-7dac58b75346.jpg Ice Agents at Work English https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/504bbd38-6e9d-4796-931c-cd530520e1aa.jpg ICE Agents at Work...

This podcast covers case summaries distributed on 1/17/2025 Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (00:53) UNPUBLISHED People v. Walker, 22CA0208 (January 9, 2025); 404b and Res Gestae evidence, a Batson challenge, Juror contact with a detective witness, presumptive blood evidence and the reagent Bluestar, exclusion of evidence. (10:16) UNPUBLISHED People v. Anderson, 23CA0906 (January 9, 2025); denial of 35c. (12:14) UNPUBLISHED People v. Hampton, 23CA1684 (January 9, 2025); third degree assault does not merge into felony assault. (14:14) UNPUBLISHED People v. Plake, 23CA1812 (January 9, 2025); illegal manner vs illegal sentence claims. Links: Please see the emailed case summaries for this week’s links or access the cases on the court’s website at https://research.coloradojudicial.gov/ 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 1/10/2025. Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (00:52) People v. Johnson, 19CA0768 (January 2, 2025); Denial of Batson challenge, Failure to instruct jury on self-defense, Prosecutorial misconduct. (10:10) UNPUBLISHED People v. Rogers, 21CA1666 (January 2, 2025); Denial of motion to suppress confession, Failure to tender Defendant’s proposed jury instruction on voluntariness, Prosecutorial misconduct during closing argument, Trial court’s failure to provide a modified unanimity instruction sua sponte. (18:20) UNPUBLISHED People v. Rogers, 21CA1669 (January 2, 2025); Probation revocation. (18:44) UNPUBLISHED People v. Baldwin, 22CA0180 (January 2, 2025); Jury questions during deliberations, Denial of motion to suppress evidence and statements during arrest. (23:30) UNPUBLISHED People v. Finch, 22CA1882 (January 2, 2025); Appeal of a denial of Crim. P. 35(c) motion without a hearing. (33:03) UNPUBLISHED People v. Dockins, 23CA0952 (January 2, 2025); Denial of motion for mistrial, Prosecutorial misconduct, Admission of Defendant’s DMV record showing a previous DUR. Links: Please see the emailed case summaries for this week’s links or access the cases on the court’s website at https://research.coloradojudicial.gov/ 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 12/27/2024 Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (01:51) The Gazzette v. Bourgerie, 2024 CO 78 (December 23, 2024); Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (“POST”) qualifies as a criminal justice agency and falls under CCJRA instead of CORA. (02:34) Al-Hamim v. Star Healthstone, 2024COA128 (December 26, 2024); Briefs containing GAI-produced “hallucinations” violate C.A.R. 28(a)(7)(B). (04:52) UNPUBLISHED People v. Knisley and concerning Peters, 23CA1073 (December 19, 2024); Sufficiency of evidence and findings to support finding of contempt. (09:32) U.S. v. Hohn 22-309 (10th Cir. 12.16.2024) (En Banc); Prosecutor’s intentional, unjustified intrusion into attorney-client confidential communications violated Hohn’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel but reversal was not required because defendant conceded lack of prejudice. (16:51) State v. Mitcham, (Ariz. S. Ct. December 17, 2024); Reasonableness of seizure and DNA testing of blood sample obtained during an unrelated arrest when the sample was for a different purpose and defendant believed it would be destroyed within 90 days. Links: CCDB amicus brief in People v. Gregg https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/14b0c72c-2b12-45c9-9142-49afb5c342d4.pdf?rdr=true Gazette v. Bourgerie 2024 CO 78 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/753501e4-3acc-41e8-9968-693bbe898c06.pdf?rdr=true Al Hamim v. Star Hearthstone 2024COA128 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/91a39892-0999-4acc-9e3a-1bc8c05ad2c5.pdf?rdr=true TCL: Generative AI in Legal Pleadings article https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4d6f380e-8076-4a53-b8a1-e1c9ba646f92.png Daniels R21 petition https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4b20f6c1-8574-4237-bce7-e354689ac892.pdf?rdr=true Tellers R21 petition https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/0c7f5483-0e94-422a-aba9-59247f88bc89.pdf?rdr=true U.S. v. Hohn 10th Cir. 12.16.2024 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/228471c9-7f8e-4431-b9cd-b00f149615ae.pdf?rdr=true State v. Mitcham, Ariz 2024 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/c4abcafa-ebbc-4885-9833-edf352afbb29.pdf?rdr=true 52 of 2024 Victory Newsletter https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/07ea64e3-a3aa-4de6-bdc1-fde4cf9bc049.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 12/20/2024 Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (01:35) McDonald v. People, 2024 CO 75 (December 16, 2024); Wells-Yates’s holdings don’t apply retroactively to cases on collateral review. (04:37) Ward v. People 2024 CO 76 (December 16, 2024); Wells-Yates’s holdings don’t apply retroactively to cases on collateral review. (05:48) In re. Mercy Housing Management Group v. Bermudez, 2024SA163 (December 16, 2024); The Court withdrew its October 21, 2024, opinion in this matter and, in its place, issued a non-precedential order denying relief. (08:30) People v. Prendergast, 2024COA127 (December 19, 2024); The district court properly denied Prendergast’s petition to seal his F(3) theft and securities fraud convictions under section 24-72-706(2)(a)(VI)(J). (10:10) UNPUBLISHED People v. Gladwell, 23CA1716 (December 19, 2024); Dismissal of AEIM counts were appropriate because the government (at PH) failed to produce evidence that Gladwell’s actions created a “grave risk of death to another person.” (14:22) UNPUBLISHED People v. Jost, 23CA2244 (December 19, 2024); Illegal sentence. Links: McDonald v. People, 2024 CO 75 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/4fe21609-a184-4ee2-98f0-e1347d81176a.pdf?rdr=true Ward v. People 2024 CO 76 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d7258eab-c90c-4d3e-bfa0-33f2d0fcc980.pdf?rdr=true In re. Mercy Housing Management Group v. Bermudez, 24SA163 ORDER https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/88f7b3b0-ae65-4738-9895-cf5850d34bd4.pdf?rdr=true People v. Prendergast, 2024COA127 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9cee94ce-d9cb-4b78-9a7e-36491f427de5.pdf?rdr=true UNPUBLISHED People v. Gladwell, 23CA1716 (December 19, 2024) https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a26c055a-2094-4427-95c8-ee3a256b3606.pdf?rdr=true People v Gladwell AB https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/059a4a45-47fa-4977-9474-aede0da10747.pdf?rdr=true 51 of 2024 Victory Newsletter https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/d5e35ed2-a2d1-4064-a742-7ba63202439c.pdf?rdr=true Gregg 24SA272 Answer Brief Amended https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/9d2ab313-af23-424e-9f0c-266e86d5f098.pdf?rdr=true Gregg 24SA272 District Courts Resp to Show Cause https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/617dd51e-bb68-4a66-93e2-05b73883367c.pdf?rdr=true Gregg 24SA272 Amicus OSPD Brief https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/5e87a617-21d6-4316-a145-6ba7bca889dc.pdf?rdr=true Gregg 24SA272 Amicus CCDB https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/551ab320-a72d-4a49-bd1f-5fdaab2527ef.pdf?rdr=true Gregg 24SA272 Amicus ACLU, OADC, Spero https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a458257c-e90b-4364-ad10-3480cc4cc0e5.pdf?rdr=true Erlinger Motion to Dismiss Habitual Charges Updated 12.18.24 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2c820b59-c576-42af-a727-622797f1dc0a.docx?rdr=true Caselaw progression chart by BK https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/e3feca39-e2ff-4d26-a759-19c1ac69aee6.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 12/13/2024 Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (01:26) People v. Former Judge Woods, 2024 CO 72 (December 9, 2024); Per curium opinion issuing a public censure. (02:46) People v. Barnett, 2024 CO 73 (December 9, 2024); Reasonable suspicion for investigatory seizure, Order to exit vehicle is not an additional seizure. (07:03) Archuleta v. Roane, 2024 CO 74 (December 9, 2024); Litigation against a public entity doesn’t preclude a litigant’s use of CORA to inspect that entity’s public records. (08:32) UNPUBLISHED People v. Ramsey, 23CA0111 (December 12, 2024); The Natural Medicine Health Act (Prop 122) applies retroactively. (11:16) UNPUBLISHED People v. Griffin, 21CA1646 (December 12, 2024); Competency evaluations and standards. (21:16) Wilson v. Hawaii, 604 U.S. ___ (No. 23-7517 December 9, 2024); The Court denied review but would take the case if Wilson was convicted of possession of a weapon in violation of Bruen. Links: People v. Former Judge Woods, 2024 CO 72 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/10d7a37f-324d-402e-804d-ff8f84b7c891.pdf?rdr=true People v. Barnett, 2024 CO 73 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cc59351e-6408-40d9-ba6d-1988adaa20f0.pdf?rdr=true Archuleta v. Roane, 2024 CO 74 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f07bb332-ab60-45c0-b2eb-5ea644ef9278.pdf?rdr=true In Re: The City of Aurora v. Simons, 24SA308 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/cddc672c-611e-4a91-a493-3bc7d1ec6522.pdf?rdr=true and 24SA309 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/f85ddcf3-5366-4531-8981-4afeef081d73.pdf?rdr=true Wilson v. Hawaii, 604 U.S. https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/96eca83e-a69f-456b-9d2a-b3ac3b17c4c1.pdf?rdr=true Victory Newsletter by Dan Siegel https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/3510abfd-0293-44b1-9837-ceb3f53dfa66.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 12/6/2024 Cases and Keywords with timestamps: (01:13) UNPUBLISHED People v. Jebe, 23CA1676 (December 5, 2024); Government’s deadline for filing appeal was not extended by the prosecution’s motion for reconsideration and JEEN was not shown for the untimely filing. (03:45) UNPUBLISHED People v. Ramirez, 23CA1325 (December 5, 2024); The division vacated the order for additional restitution (not the original amount ordered when the plea was accepted) and the order for future treatment costs because the orders were entered more than 91 days after sentencing, and the trial court did not make an express finding that good cause justified the delay. (09:15) UNPUBLISHED People v. Freeman, 21CA1721 (December 5, 2024); Defense counsel’s possible invited error due to trial court’s inability to reconstruct the record, Right to conflict-free counsel and counsel of choice, Denial of motion to suppress statements was not error. Links: Franklin v. New York,_Petition for Certiorari https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/48ebbd82-9663-4aa9-a87e-db1a395a7dfe.pdf?rdr=true Erlinger and Apprendi Motion - Habitual Domestic Violence https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/a59893a3-cc7f-4e05-9e9b-bd6b70170106.docx?rdr=true Victory Newsletter 49 of 2024 https://files.constantcontact.com/45bb5db5401/2eddf78e-720c-44eb-8ef6-0a6f49ef242f.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