overdose
-
El Paso County Coroner warns of drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl
—
by
A person who died in August in Colorado Springs is the first known instance in El Paso County of a case involving carfentanil without fentanyl, according to a news release by the county’s coroner. Carfentanil is a powerful synthetic opioid used to sedate large animals like elephants. The drug is 100 times more potent than…
-
Colorado justices, 5-2, rule jury may consider victim’s suicidality in fentanyl distribution case
—
by
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a 2022 state law allows jurors to hear about a victim’s suicidal intentions when determining if a defendant is guilty of selling fentanyl and causing the victim’s death. The justices interpreted for the first time a relatively new law imposing harsher penalties for those who distribute the synthetic opioid…
-
Appeals court orders new child abuse trial after defense lawyer overrode client, admitted guilt
—
by
A man serving 28 years for child abuse will receive a new trial, Colorado’s second-highest court ruled on Thursday, because the defense attorney overrode his client’s wishes and told the jury the defendant was guilty in the overdose death of his son. After a mistrial, a second trial resulted in jurors convicting Joenny Manuel Astacio…
-
Colorado Supreme Court to hear murder, noise pollution, fentanyl cases
—
by
The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Monday it will decide whether a man can be tried a second time for murder after jurors rendered a verdict that made no sense if they had followed their instructions. At least three of the seven justices must agree to hear a case on appeal. The court also elected…
-
Will Gov. Jared Polis sign bill exempting lawmakers from open meetings law? Colorado lawmakers eye dating apps regulation | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
—
by
Today is March 12, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Despite a last-ditch effort by some House lawmakers on Monday, a bill that will exempt the Colorado General Assembly from following parts of the open meetings law established in 1972 is now in the hands of Gov. Jared Polis. What Polis thinks of…
-
Will Gov. Jared Polis sign bill exempting lawmakers from open meetings law? Colorado lawmakers eye dating apps regulation | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
—
by
Today is March 12, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Despite a last-ditch effort by some House lawmakers on Monday, a bill that will exempt the Colorado General Assembly from following parts of the open meetings law established in 1972 is now in the hands of Gov. Jared Polis. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); What…
-
Colorado Democrats advance concealed carry bill, DNA criminal cases ‘in question,’ Denver’s sanctuary crisis spills into nearby communities | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
—
by
Today is March 11, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: With Democrats calling it common sense legislation to get gun owners better educated, Republicans argued last week that the proposed changes to Colorado’s concealed carry permitting process infringes on Second Amendment rights. House Bill 1174 mandates that all concealed carry permit training classes…
-
Colorado Democrats advance concealed carry bill, DNA criminal cases ‘in question,’ Denver’s sanctuary crisis spills into nearby communities | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
—
by
Today is March 11, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: With Democrats calling it common sense legislation to get gun owners better educated, Republicans argued last week that the proposed changes to Colorado’s concealed carry permitting process infringes on Second Amendment rights. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); House Bill 1174 mandates that all concealed carry…
-
Colorado Democrats reject tougher approach to fentanyl possession, lawmakers advance funeral industry regulations, Biden targets Trump in speech | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
—
by
Today is March 8, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Michael Fiori was among several people — many with first-hand experience — who testified on a proposal to make possession of any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains “any quantity” of fentanyl, carfentanil, benzimidazole opiate, or an analog, a Level 4 drug felony.…
-
10 Colorado colleges launch campaign to educate students on fentanyl dangers
—
by
Last year, more than half of Colorado’s overdose deaths were a result of fentanyl. Now, state colleges are working to inform students of the dangers of the opioid that’s increasingly infiltrating street drugs. Ten colleges and universities launched the “You Can’t Outsmart Fentanyl” education campaign this week, created by the nonprofit Blue Rising Community. The campaign will…
