Tag: larimer county
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Appeals court finds judge did not punish man for religious beliefs when giving ex-wife parenting authority
Colorado’s second-highest court last month rejected a man’s claim that a Larimer County judge unconstitutionally penalized him for expressing religious beliefs critical of homosexuality when she awarded parental decision-making to his ex-wife. District Court Judge Laurie K. Dean gave Brandon Ribble’s ex-wife broad decision-making responsibility for the couple’s children as a result of their divorce.…
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Colorado justices to answer sentencing question for defendants in community corrections
The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Monday it will decide whether to overrule its 33-year-old conclusion that defendants serving time in a non-residential community corrections program are not entitled to deduct that time if they are resentenced to prison. At least three of the court’s seven members must agree to hear a case on appeal.…
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Interactive map educates on Colorado recreation, points to lesser-known destinations
A new, interactive tool aims to educate first-time visitors to the outdoors around north-central Colorado while also pointing to lesser-known destinations. A map by a multi-jurisdiction collaboration, NoCo Places, lists several parks, open spaces and trailheads popularly reached from the Denver metro area. Listed, too, are land-stewarding do’s and dont’s and information on flora, fauna,…
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‘Crown jewel’ open spaces on tap for northern Colorado
Two open spaces praised as “crown jewels” are coming into focus in northern Colorado. One is Chimney Hollow Open Space, spanning 1,847 acres around the foothills west of Loveland. It is poised to be the next recreation destination by Larimer County Natural Resources, which over the next month will survey the public about the property’s…
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss Fort Collins from another lawsuit involving officer’s wrongful arrests
For the second time in under a month, a federal judge has declined to dismiss Fort Collins from a lawsuit alleging the city’s own failures contributed to a police officer’s repeated wrongful arrests of motorists who were not actually intoxicated. Cody Erbacher is one of several arrestees who filed suit over their encounters with Jason…
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss suit against Fort Collins over ex-officer’s meritless DUI arrests
A federal judge last month agreed a man wrongly charged with drunk driving could sue the city of Fort Collins for failing to appropriately supervise one officer as he repeatedly arrested motorists who were not intoxicated. Jesse Cunningham is one of several arrestees who filed suit over their encounters with Jason Haferman, the former “DUI…
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Colorado legislators scramble to find dollars to deal with illegal immigration crisis, and here’s a list of 4th CD candidates | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Feb. 20, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado’s policymakers are looking for ways to help communities grappling with the costs of accommodating roughly 40,000 immigrants who arrived in Colorado in the past year. The Department of Public Safety is requesting nearly $10 million in supplemental funding for organizations that offer…
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Bringing ‘yes, and’ to the courtroom: Retired judge talks about her other life as an improv actor
The day Julie Field was sworn in as a trial judge in Larimer County, she began an improvisational comedy class. “I knew I would need something outside of the court in my life that was creative and spontaneous and fun,” she recalled. Field, who retired in 2021 as a judge on the Eighth Judicial District…
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Colorado Supreme Court upholds ability of defense lawyers to abandon clients’ claims without consent
The Colorado Supreme Court made it easier on Monday for criminal defense lawyers seeking postconviction relief on behalf of their clients to abandon any claims they wish, even over the client’s objection. Noting courts have long treated trial lawyers as the “captain of the ship,” the Supreme Court clarified that defense attorneys appointed to pursue…