US Courts

Peo v. Ward - Affirmation of Postconviction Order

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the postconviction court's order denying Tobias Gavin Ward's motion. Ward's appeal stemmed from the revocation of his deferred judgment and sentence due to multiple alleged violations, including new offenses and marijuana use.

Cubbon v. ICAO - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of unemployment benefits to Kathleen T. Cubbon. The court found that Cubbon was disqualified from receiving benefits because she was terminated for using a racial slur in the workplace, violating her employer's policies.

Sheltair v. Jefferson County - Property Tax Assessment Dispute

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a property tax assessment case involving Sheltair Denver, LLC and Jefferson County. The court found that the county assessor used incorrect standards when valuing Sheltair's interest in airport land and improvements, requiring a new assessment.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion: Peo in Interest of OC

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment terminating a father's parental rights to his child. The father appealed, arguing the court erred in finding he could not become fit within a reasonable time and that termination was not a less drastic alternative. The court found no error and affirmed the termination.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on ZC Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by a mother regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities for her child. The court found that the mother lacked standing to assert her claim that the allocation order failed to adequately protect the child's and siblings' rights to family integrity.

Peo v. Schreiner - Colorado Court of Appeals Restitution Ruling

The Colorado Court of Appeals vacated a district court's order for restitution against Devan Rebecca Schreiner, who was convicted of first-degree murder. The appellate court remanded the case with directions for the district court to enter an order reflecting that Schreiner owes no restitution, citing a lack of established loss amounts and liability.

Peo v. Duran - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's judgment of conviction against Anthony D. Duran for felony menacing, false imprisonment, and criminal mischief. The court found no reversible error in the trial proceedings.

Peo v. Stevens - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction for Corey Nash Stevens. Stevens was convicted of felony menacing, failure to leave premises upon request of a peace officer, and obstructing a peace officer. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions.

Peo v. Gonzales - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment of conviction for driving while ability impaired (DWAI) – fourth or subsequent offense. The defendant appealed multiple alleged errors, including the denial of a motion to bifurcate, improper evidence admission, improper expert testimony, suppression issues, chain of custody, and prosecutorial misconduct.

Peo v. Taylor - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment of conviction for Lamar Frederick Taylor, who was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. The opinion, designated as non-precedential, addresses the defendant's appeal of his conviction.