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Appeals court reinstates Mesa County defendant’s request for DNA testing under new Colorado law

Updated 15 hours ago

Colorado’s second-highest court revived a Mesa County defendant’s petition for DNA testing in his three-decade-old attempted murder case on Thursday, concluding that a trial judge...

Appeals court reverses Denver juvenile’s conviction due to improper expert testimony

Updated 15 hours ago

Colorado’s second-highest court reversed a juvenile defendant’s conviction for unlawful sexual contact on Thursday after an expert witness’s testimony improperly suggested the child victim was...

Judge orders home confinement for Barry Morphew

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An Alamosa County district judge has ordered home confinement for Barry Morphew, who is accused of murdering his wife. Barry Morphew, 59, faces a first-degree...

Appeals court says jury does not need to view porn to determine if it ‘obscene’

Updated 16 hours ago

Colorado’s second-highest court ruled for the first time on Thursday that a jury does not always need to view pornographic material to determine if it...

10th Circuit disagrees Sterling officer had no basis to arrest motorist who lacked insurance details

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Colorado Springs officers’ tasing, threats prompt federal judge to block use of suspect’s statements

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Appeals court rejects CDOT employee’s discrimination, retaliation claims

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Colorado judges may use professional name in lieu of legal name, ethics panel says

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Colorado’s federal court confirms John Eastman cannot practice due to disbarment

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Federal judge green-lights immediate appeal in challenge to Colorado’s unclaimed property program

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10th Circuit orders new unlawful arrest trial against Colorado Springs officers

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Federal judge to await SCOTUS decision before addressing Boulder County firearm ordinances

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State Supreme Court names next chief justice, 10th Circuit releases full-court decision | COURT CRAWL

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10th Circuit overturns framework for sentencing probation violators by 11-1

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Federal judge dismisses excessive force lawsuit against Colorado Springs, officer

Updated 7 days ago

A federal judge concluded last week that a Colorado Springs police officer could not be held liable for shooting a suspect three times after the...

Weld County man sentenced to 236 years for sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl

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A Weld County man was sentenced to 236 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl. Joshua Andrews, 41, was charged in June...

Wrongfully deported man to be returned to U.S., Colorado federal judge orders

Updated 1 week ago

Colorado’s chief federal judge took the extraordinary step of directing the government on Tuesday to do everything it can to return a man it deported...

Denver murder, assault convictions reversed due to faulty jury instructions

Updated 1 week ago

Colorado’s second-highest court reversed a defendant’s convictions for murder and assault last week after concluding a Denver judge incorrectly omitted key jury instructions that could...

‘Understand people for who they are’: 2 federal judges talk about compassion in courtroom

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Denver murder conviction reversed for incomplete self-defense instruction

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Colorado lawmaker, House leaders named in workplace-retaliation lawsuit

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Federal judge hears arguments about Colorado’s 3-day gun purchase waiting period

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Colorado Supreme Court intervenes in Weld County prosecution dismissed due to Missy Woods misconduct

Updated 2 weeks ago

Schoolchildren’s presence at child sex-related trial did not harm Arapahoe County defendant, appeals court says

Updated 2 weeks ago

Appeals court cites week-old Colorado law to reinstate child neglect case at child, father’s request

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Colorado Supreme Court names William Hood as next chief justice

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Family of slain Lakewood teacher releases statement as murder suspect makes first court appearance

Updated 2 weeks ago

Appeals court upholds Park County trophy hunting conviction

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Judge grants partial injunction to GEO in fight against state health inspection law

Updated 2 weeks ago

A judge ruled Thursday that The GEO Group does not have to follow parts of a new state law requiring more frequent health and safety...

Parker man faces 20 years to life for serial sexual assaults

Updated 2 weeks ago

A 25-year-old Parker man who sexually assaulted three women in 2025 pleaded guilty Wednesday and will serve 20 years to life in prison. Javier Rodriguez-Andrade...

Divided appeals court upholds warrantless DNA collection in Colorado cold case, cautions of government overreach

Updated 2 weeks ago

Colorado’s second-highest court upheld the warrantless collection of a suspect’s DNA from a discarded soda can as constitutional on Thursday, while warning about potential abuse...

Man charged in Northglenn homicide of wife

Updated 2 weeks ago

A man has been formally charged with murder and burglary relating to a homicide last week in Northglenn. Alexei Munive-Rodriguez, 48, was arrested Sunday after...