CO Courts

Estate of Carrillo v. Carrillo - Probate Dispute

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a probate court's decision to admit a will into probate, vacate a prior personal representative appointment, and appoint a new personal representative. The appellant's claims regarding the will's validity and undue influence were rejected.

People v. Ahuero - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Stephen J. Ahuero in case number 24CA1412. The dismissal was based on an untimely notice of appeal, preventing the court from addressing the merits of Ahuero's claims regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

Latsis v. Arapahoe - Property Tax Valuation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a Board of Assessment Appeals decision reducing George Latsis's property valuation for the 2023 tax year from $1,043,100 to $949,000. The court found the BAA's decision was supported by competent evidence.

Peo v. Hunnicutt - Colorado Court of Appeals Affirmation

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction for Jerald Blaine Hunnicutt on charges of second-degree assault and false imprisonment. The court's decision, issued on February 26, 2026, upholds the lower court's ruling in docket number 23CA1307.

Colorado Court of Appeals Reverses SMG Dependency Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a dependency and neglect case concerning a child identified as S.M.G. The appellate court found that the juvenile court erred in admitting certain exhibits, leading to the reversal of the adjudication and dispositional order. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Abrams v. Khattak - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Abrams & Associates, LLC. The case involved a dispute over legal fees owed under a contract, with the plaintiff arguing the contract was unenforceable due to the dissolution of a predecessor entity. The court found the claim for breach of contract valid.

People v. Vigil - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's denial of Isaac Vigil's motion challenging the constitutionality of the Sex Offender Lifetime Supervision Act (SOLSA). Vigil argued SOLSA was unconstitutional as applied to him due to a lack of available treatment options, leading to an extended sentence.

Commonwealth v. Northcreek - Real Estate Tax Dispute

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Commonwealth v. Northcreek, docket number 24CA1736. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court's judgment concerning a real estate transaction, specifically addressing responsibility for accrued real estate taxes.

Peo v. Marceleno - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Danny Marceleno for possession of contraband in the second degree. The court found sufficient evidence despite the substance on his person not being chemically tested, as other substances were confirmed as methamphetamine.

Waite v. Credit Service - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of claims against Credit Service Company, Inc. (CSC) concerning the assignment of medical debt. The court remanded the case with directions, indicating potential new interpretations of debt collection practices under state law.