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Defendant Acquitted of Child Homicide Charges Due to Lack of Legal Duty to Intervene
This case involves a dispute over whether the defendant, Heintz, should be held liable for the death of his girlfriend's child. The prosecution argued that Heintz was responsible because he failed to ...
Colorado appeals court upholds dismissal of charges against woman accused of lying to police
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Amanda Ann Soron, could be charged with a crime for allegedly providing false information to a law enforcement officer during an investigation. T...
Conviction upheld, but claim of ineffective counsel regarding mental defect defense sent back for review
This case involves two related appeals by James Terry Colley, Jr. concerning his conviction and sentence for aggravated child abuse. In the first appeal, Colley argued that the trial court erred by no...
Unusual Behavior Alone Insufficient for Traffic Stop
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...
Defendant's conviction for making threats overturned due to insufficient evidence of "true threat."
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Mr. Kardasz, could be charged with a crime for allegedly making threats against his former employer and colleagues. The core legal question was w...
Voluntary Intoxication Not a Defense to Specific Intent Murder in Colorado
Alexis Teran-Sanchez v. The People of the State of Colorado. Respondent:, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court consid...
California Supreme Court Rules Voluntary Intoxication Can Negate Specific Intent for Murder
In this case, the California Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant could be convicted of murder if they were intoxicated to the point of being unable to form the specific intent to kill. The Cou...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Confession Despite Defendant's Intoxication
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...
Voluntary Intoxication Not a Defense to First-Degree Murder in Colorado
The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner/Cross-Respondent v. Ashley Marie Passmore. Respondent/Cross-Petitioner, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant wi...
Voluntary Intoxication Can Negate Specific Intent for Murder After Fact
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...
Voluntary Intoxication and Specific Intent in Attempted Murder
In Re The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff: v. Roberto C. Silva-Jaquez, Defendant:, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on March 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supr...