douglas county
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Two economic organizations in Douglas County merge, expanding reach
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For 24 years, the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation served only that side of the county. That all changed on March 25. On Tuesday, Douglas County officials and business leaders officially announced the merger of the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation and the Douglas County Economic Development Collaborative, expanding the new…
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Two economic organizations in Douglas County merge, expanding reach
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For 24 years, the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation served only that side of the county. That all changed on March 25. On Tuesday, Douglas County officials and business leaders officially announced the merger of the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation and the Douglas County Economic Development Collaborative, expanding the new…
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Appeals court overturns restitution order due to Douglas County judge’s extreme delay
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Colorado’s second-highest court on Thursday overturned a Douglas County judge’s order for $12,500 in crime victim restitution, which she issued nearly two years after the defendant’s sentencing and several months after the state Supreme Court told trial judges to pay attention to the 91-day deadline in the law. Before the Court of Appeals, both the…
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Appeals court overturns restitution order due to Douglas County judge’s extreme delay
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Colorado’s second-highest court on Thursday overturned a Douglas County judge’s order for $12,500 in crime victim restitution, which she issued nearly two years after the defendant’s sentencing and several months after the state Supreme Court told trial judges to pay attention to the 91-day deadline in the law. Before the Court of Appeals, both the…
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Appeals court reverses stalking conviction after Douglas County judge violated right to counsel
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A Douglas County judge violated the rules of criminal procedure and the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel when she allowed a defense attorney to withdraw, did not seek input from the defendant and did not evaluate the necessity of the withdrawal, Colorado’s second-highest court ruled on Thursday. Shari Leigh Dooley ended up representing herself at trial,…
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Appeals court reverses stalking conviction after Douglas County judge violated right to counsel
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A Douglas County judge violated the rules of criminal procedure and the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel when she allowed a defense attorney to withdraw, did not seek input from the defendant and did not evaluate the necessity of the withdrawal, Colorado’s second-highest court ruled on Thursday. Shari Leigh Dooley ended up representing herself at trial,…
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Douglas and El Paso counties file lawsuit against Colorado over illegal immigration laws
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Two counties south of Denver have filed a lawsuit Monday against the state of Colorado over “sanctuary” statutes that restrict local law enforcement officials from working with federal authorities on illegal immigration, arguing they are unconstitutional and preempted by federal laws. __tnt.youtube.players.register(‘youtube-player-23ec061e-96c3-54e1-8ac0-3eb79c544990’); The lawsuit filed by El Paso and Douglas counties targets a 2023 law that…
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El Paso County to consider suing state of Colorado over ‘unconstitutional’ immigration laws
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El Paso County could join a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, challenging laws that stop local governments from cooperating with the federal government in certain matters of immigration. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday will consider a resolution authorizing litigation against the state. If approved, the county would…
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El Paso County to consider suing state of Colorado over ‘unconstitutional’ immigration laws
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El Paso County could join a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, challenging laws that stop local governments from cooperating with the federal government in certain matters of immigration. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday will consider a resolution authorizing litigation against the state. If approved, the county would…
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El Paso County to consider suing state of Colorado over ‘unconstitutional’ immigration laws
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El Paso County could join a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, challenging laws that stop local governments from cooperating with the federal government in certain matters of immigration. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday will consider a resolution authorizing litigation against the state. If approved, the county would…
