Colorado Case Commentaries

Kristy Archuleta v. Matt Roane: Affirming CORA's Applicability in Litigations

Date: Dec 11, 2024

Kristy Archuleta v. Matt Roane: Affirming CORA's Applicability in Litigations Introduction In the landmark case of Kristy Archuleta, in her official capacity as the Clerk and Recorder of Archuleta...

Establishing Judicial Accountability: Public Censure for Alcohol Impairment and Retaliation

Date: Dec 10, 2024

Establishing Judicial Accountability: Public Censure for Alcohol Impairment and Retaliation Introduction In the Matter of Complainant: The People of the State of Colorado, and David Brett Woods, a...

Reaffirmation of the Presumption-of-Prejudice Standard in Mid-Deliberations Juror Substitution Cases

Date: Jul 2, 2024

Reaffirmation of the Presumption-of-Prejudice Standard in Mid-Deliberations Juror Substitution Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Ricardo Castro v. The People of the State of Colorado (2024...

Unveiling Limits of Self-Defense: Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies Definition of "Dwelling"

Date: Jun 18, 2024

Unveiling Limits of Self-Defense: Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies Definition of "Dwelling" Introduction In the landmark case In Re The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff v. Joseph M. Howell...

Crabtree v. People: Colorado Supreme Court Establishes Time-of-Trial Rule for Plain Error Review

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Crabtree v. People: Colorado Supreme Court Establishes Time-of-Trial Rule for Plain Error Review Introduction In The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner v. Charles James Crabtree, Respondent...

Waiver of Judicial Disqualification Claims Through Inaction: People v. Garcia

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Waiver of Judicial Disqualification Claims Through Inaction: People v. Garcia Introduction In The People of the State of Colorado v. Donald L. Garcia, the Supreme Court of Colorado addressed a...

Colorado Supreme Court Refines Batson Framework in Jury Selection Discrimination Cases

Date: Jun 4, 2024

Colorado Supreme Court Refines Batson Framework in Jury Selection Discrimination Cases Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Colorado v. Sterling Dwayne Austin (549 P.3d 977),...

Colorado Supreme Court Reinforces Substantial-Motivating-Factor Approach in Batson Challenges

Date: Jun 4, 2024

Colorado Supreme Court Reinforces Substantial-Motivating-Factor Approach in Batson Challenges 1. Introduction In the landmark case The People of the State of Colorado v. Raeaje Resshaud Johnson,...

Recusal Standards for Judges with Similar Criminal Conduct: Sanders v. People of Colorado

Date: May 29, 2024

Recusal Standards for Judges with Similar Criminal Conduct: Sanders v. People of Colorado Introduction Sanders v. People of Colorado, 549 P.3d 947 (Colorado Supreme Court, 2024), addresses a critical...

Supreme Court of Colorado Overrules Allison v. Engel on Rule 54(b) Certification

Date: May 21, 2024

Supreme Court of Colorado Overrules Allison v. Engel on Rule 54(b) Certification Introduction In the landmark decision of Daniel Wolf v. Michael J. Brenneman and Jeffrey B. Selby, the Supreme Court...

Enforcement of Liability Waivers in Statutory Negligence Claims: In Re Michael D. Miller v. Crested Butte, LLC

Date: May 21, 2024

Enforcement of Liability Waivers in Statutory Negligence Claims: In Re Michael D. Miller v. Crested Butte, LLC Introduction In Re Michael D. Miller v. Crested Butte, LLC is a landmark decision by the...

Enforceability of University Policies as Contracts: Insights from University of Denver v. John Doe

Date: May 7, 2024

Enforceability of University Policies as Contracts: Insights from University of Denver v. John Doe Introduction In the case of University of Denver v. John Doe (2024 CO 27), the Supreme Court of...

Clarified Subset Test and Automatic Reversal in Double Jeopardy Sentencing Errors: Whiteaker v. People of Colorado

Date: May 7, 2024

Clarified Subset Test and Automatic Reversal in Double Jeopardy Sentencing Errors: Whiteaker v. People of Colorado Introduction In the landmark case of Taunia Marie Whiteaker v. The People of the...

Colorado Supreme Court Establishes Domicile as Sole Criterion for General Personal Jurisdiction over Individuals

Date: May 7, 2024

Colorado Supreme Court Establishes Domicile as Sole Criterion for General Personal Jurisdiction over Individuals Introduction The Colorado Supreme Court, in the landmark case In re the Marriage of...

Montoya v. Colorado: Establishing Independence of Criminal DUI Evidentiary Standards from Administrative Refusal Rules

Date: Apr 16, 2024

Montoya v. Colorado: Establishing Independence of Criminal DUI Evidentiary Standards from Administrative Refusal Rules Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Colorado v. Glen...

Clarifying Statute of Limitations for Minors: Colorado Supreme Court's Ruling in Kinslow v. Mohammadi

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Clarifying Statute of Limitations for Minors: Colorado Supreme Court's Ruling in Kinslow v. Mohammadi Introduction The case of Mark Kinslow v. Daniala Mohammadi addresses the critical issue of the...

Supreme Court of Colorado Refines Custody Standards for Miranda Considerations: People v. Bohler

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Supreme Court of Colorado Refines Custody Standards for Miranda Considerations: People v. Bohler Introduction In the landmark case of The People of the State of Colorado v. Brandon Mason Bohler, the...

Recognition of Magistrate’s Probable Cause Determinations as Final Orders: Colorado Supreme Court in In Re The People of Colorado v. Maes

Date: Mar 26, 2024

Recognition of Magistrate’s Probable Cause Determinations as Final Orders: Colorado Supreme Court in In Re The People of Colorado v. Maes Introduction In the case titled In Re The People of the State...

Essentia Insurance v. Hughes: Upholding UM/UIM Limitations in Specialty Antique/Classic-Car Policies under Colorado Law

Date: Mar 26, 2024

Essentia Insurance v. Hughes: Upholding UM/UIM Limitations in Specialty Antique/Classic-Car Policies under Colorado Law Introduction The Colorado Supreme Court, in Essentia Insurance Company v....

Colorado Supreme Court Upholds SOLSA's Mandate on Rehabilitation and Permits Consideration of Maturity in Parole Decisions

Date: Mar 12, 2024

Colorado Supreme Court Upholds SOLSA's Mandate on Rehabilitation and Permits Consideration of Maturity in Parole Decisions Introduction In the landmark case of Omar Ricardo Godinez,...