CO Court of Appeals Opinions

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Dependency and Neglect Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment terminating the parent-child legal relationships for two children. The case involved allegations of parental drug use, unsafe living conditions, and failure to comply with a treatment plan.

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.

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.

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.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion in Matter of Leoffler Trust

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a district court's dismissal of a petition concerning the Leoffler Trust. The court remanded the case, directing further proceedings to determine the petitioner's standing as a beneficiary.

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.

Peo v. Thiam - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Abou Thiam for attempt to influence a public servant and forgery. The court found no error in the trial court's handling of jury challenges. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Peo v. Devoe - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Frank Adam Devoe. The court found sufficient evidence to support his conviction as a special offender and upheld the trial court's sentencing decisions.

Emery v. Khumo Developments - Forcible Entry and Detainer Action

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment in a forcible entry and detainer action, ruling in favor of Khumo Developments LLC. The court found that Kendal R. Emery unlawfully detained the property after a foreclosure sale. The opinion addresses Emery's procedural arguments on appeal.

People v. Thiam - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's orders revoking Abou Thiam's probation in three separate cases. The revocation was based on new criminal charges, positive drug tests, and failure to comply with counseling and payment requirements.