Voluntary Intoxication Defense Cases in Colorado Supreme Court

Browse 4 voluntary intoxication defense cases decided by Colorado Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Defendant Win
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Remanded

Voluntary Intoxication Defense Opinions from Colorado Supreme Court (4)

Jesse Casados v. The People of the State of Colorado.

Voluntary Intoxication Does Not Negate Intent for First-Degree Murder After Fact

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-12-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Jesse Casados v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defe...

Mohammed Douhaj v. The People of the State of Colorado

Colorado Supreme Court: Miranda waiver valid before formal charges

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Mohammed Douhaj 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 defen...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Ruben Melendez-Carrera.

Voluntary Intoxication Can Negate Specific Intent for Murder After Fact

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-04 · Remanded · Impact: 65/100

The People of the State of Colorado v. Ruben Melendez-Carrera., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 4, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a def...

Ilene Barajas v. The People of the State of Colorado.

Voluntary intoxication defense not retroactive for felony murder

Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-06-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Ilene Barajas v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether the Colorado Supreme Court's ...

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Q: How many voluntary intoxication defense cases has Colorado Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 voluntary intoxication defense cases from Colorado Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in voluntary intoxication defense cases at Colorado Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3, Remanded: 1.

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