CO Court of Appeals Opinions

Colorado Court of Appeals - Parental Responsibilities Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a parental responsibilities case, docket number 25CA1307. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's judgment regarding common law marriage, parental responsibilities, and child support, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Colorado Court of Appeals - Dependency and Neglect Proceeding

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment allocating parental responsibilities in a dependency and neglect proceeding. The mother appealed the decision to make the father the primary residential parent during the school year, but the court found no error.

Peo in Interest of EG - Parental Rights Termination

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment terminating a mother's parental rights to her child. The mother appealed, arguing the court erred in finding she abandoned the child, but the appellate court found no error.

Stoffel v. ICAO - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed an order dismissing Andrew Stoffel's administrative appeal for unemployment benefits. Stoffel failed to appear for a scheduled hearing and filed his appeal beyond the statutory deadline without showing good cause.

Colorado Court of Appeals - Maxwell Estate Real Property Restrictions

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on a case concerning restrictions on the sale and use of real property devised in a will. The court held that while restrictions on alienation are not void, the will can be reformed to allow the property to be sold or encumbered consistent with the donor's original purpose.

Peo v. Shea - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the postconviction court's order denying Daniel Richard Shea's motion claiming ineffective assistance of counsel related to his sentencing. The opinion addresses Shea's appeal of his conviction for first degree burglary, second degree kidnapping, and criminal extortion.

People v. Perez - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the postconviction court's order denying George Perez's motion for postconviction relief. The case involved charges including vehicular assault and felony driving under the influence.

People v. Regnier - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Timothy Joseph Lloyd Regnier for driving-related crimes and drug possession. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's denial of the motion to suppress statements made by Regnier at the time of his arrest.

Peo v. Davis - Colorado Court of Appeals Restitution Order

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order requiring Andrew J. Davis to pay $3,879.27 in restitution for medical expenses and lost wages related to an assault. The court found sufficient evidence was presented to support the restitution amount.

People v. Monte - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Lorenzo Owen Monte for attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree kidnapping. The opinion, issued on March 5, 2026, addresses Monte's appeal of his convictions and sentences.