Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause Cases in Colorado Supreme Court

Browse 11 sixth amendment confrontation clause cases decided by Colorado Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause Opinions from Colorado Supreme Court (11)

Ricky C. Carpenter v. The People of the State of Colorado

Colorado Supreme Court: Defendant's Silence Can Waive Speedy Trial Rights

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-10-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Ricky C. Carpenter v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a d...

Christopher A. Rizo v. The People of the State of Colorado.

Taser miss on bystander is Fourth Amendment seizure, Colorado high court rules

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-10-20 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

Christopher A. Rizo v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 20, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a...

Brandon Ramsey v. The People of the State of Colorado.

Colorado Supreme Court: Confession Admissible After Invocation of Silence

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-09-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Brandon Ramsey v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a def...

Lucas Bienvenido Mena v. The People of the State of Colorado

Remote testimony requires balancing defendant's rights with witness needs

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-18 · Reversed · Impact: 65/100

Lucas Bienvenido Mena v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defe...

Samuel Alvin Young v. The People of the State of Colorado.

Colorado Supreme Court: Excited Utterances Don't Violate Confrontation Clause

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Samuel Alvin Young v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a d...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Timothy Wilson Thieman.

Digital forensic report ruled inadmissible hearsay, violating confrontation rights

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-18 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100

The People of the State of Colorado v. Timothy Wilson Thieman., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court reviewed the admissibil...

Noe Maniz v. The People of the State of Colorado

Victim impact statement admissible after victim's death

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-06-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Noe Maniz v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's du...

Steven Mark Fernandez v. The People of the State of Colorado

Victim advocate testimony violates confrontation rights

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-06-09 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

Steven Mark Fernandez v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 9, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a de...

Shawn Spence v. The People of the State of Colorado.

Colorado Supreme Court: Hybrid Witness Testimony Violates Confrontation Clause

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-06-03 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100

Shawn Spence v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 3, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's rig...

Noe Maniz v. The People of the State of Colorado

Victim impact statement read at sentencing after victim's death upheld

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-05-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Noe Maniz v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's du...

Jacob R. Ibarra v. The People of the State of Colorado

Colorado Supreme Court: Domestic Violence Conviction Admissible for Impeachment

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-05-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Jacob R. Ibarra v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defendan...

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Q: How many sixth amendment confrontation clause cases has Colorado Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 11 sixth amendment confrontation clause cases from Colorado Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in sixth amendment confrontation clause cases at Colorado Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6, Plaintiff Win: 2, Reversed: 3.

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