Colorado Court of Appeals Affirms Involuntary Medication Order in SMG Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order authorizing the involuntary medication of an individual, S.M.G., at a mental health hospital. The court found that the People established the necessary elements for involuntary medication under state law.

Peo v. Juranek - Colorado Court of Appeals Judgment Affirmed

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment of conviction against Maurice Juranek. Juranek appealed his convictions for failing to stop at a stop sign, vehicular eluding, and obstructing a peace officer, arguing insufficient evidence and errors in expert testimony and prosecutorial misconduct. The court found no reversible error.

Peo v. Mills - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of conviction for Christopher Richard Mills on two counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. The court found no error in the trial court's denial of the defendant's request to call the victim as a witness in a pretrial hearing regarding hearsay statements.

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.