“Victim impact testimony packs a punch at a criminal trial.” – People v. Martinez, 17CA1583 (COA Oct. 8, 2020) Division VII. Opinion by Judge Lipinski, Navarro and Tow, JJ., concur. For the government: Philip J. Weiser, Attorney General, Jacob R. Lofgren, Assistant Attorney General, Denver, Colorado For the Defendant: Megan A. Ring, Colorado State Public Defender,...Read More

The Colorado Supreme Court has found in favor of the government, holding that Miranda warnings are not necessary in a case where late-night statements were made during the execution of a search warrant in the defendant’s home. People v. Clark, 2020 CO 36 (No. 20SA11, May 11, 2020). Case Facts Police executed a search warrant...Read More