Courts & Litigation

Peo v. Spector - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of People v. Spector. The defendant appealed the denial of a motion to continue his sentencing hearing, which sought additional time for appointed counsel to investigate withdrawing a guilty plea based on ineffective assistance of counsel. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion by the district court.

Peo v. Hernandez - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Peo v. Hernandez, affirming a district court's order dismissing criminal charges against Ashley Hernandez. The case involved allegations of witness intimidation and judicial recusal.

Williams v. CDOC - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a pro se inmate's complaint against the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and a prison warden. The inmate alleged violations of CDOC regulations and his due process rights. The court found the complaint failed to establish a quasi-judicial action reviewable by the district court.

Garcia v. Auto Nation North - Appeal of Contract Dispute

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Auto Nation North in a case filed by Roy Garcia. Garcia's appeal concerned his attempt to purchase a vehicle using a non-negotiable instrument, which Auto Nation refused to accept.

Peo v. Ciarcia - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order denying a postconviction motion filed by Jerry Gerard Ciarcia. The motion concerned his sentencing for sexual assault convictions. The court's decision addresses the application of continuing course of conduct statutes to sentencing.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion: Peo v. Duran

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Louis Pete Duran for sexual assault on a child. The court rejected Duran's arguments regarding the withdrawal of his counsel, the definition of reasonable doubt, and the use of a face mask by a witness.

Weatherill v. State Farm - Insurance Disclosure Statute of Limitations

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in Weatherill v. State Farm that claims under the insurance disclosure statute (C.R.S. § 10-3-1117) are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, not one year, and accrue upon discovery of the insurer's noncompliance. The court reversed a lower court's decision, remanding the case with directions.

Marriage of Herzik - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's order awarding maintenance in a dissolution of marriage case. The court also remanded the case for a determination of appellate attorney fees. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Barba v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office - Workers' Compensation

The Colorado Court of Appeals addressed a novel issue regarding employers' final admissions of liability in workers' compensation cases. The court interpreted a statute concerning medical impairment benefits, clarifying that employers cannot limit maintenance medical benefits to specific treatments.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion - In re A.R.

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a probate court's order authorizing the involuntary administration of medications to an individual deemed incompetent to proceed in a criminal case. The court found the order was necessary due to the individual's severe schizoaffective disorder and deteriorating physical condition.