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Apprendi rule in Colorado

17 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Colorado courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Wenzingergreen
coloctapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See People v. Wenzinger, supra, ___ P.3d at ___ (" Apprendi or Blakely error does not undermine a court's statutory authority to impose sentence or otherwise deprive the court of jurisdiction."); People v. Gardner, 55 P.3d 231 (Colo.App.2002)(treating Apprendi challenge as a Crim.

2006See People v. Wenzinger, supra, 155 P.3d at 419 (“Apprendi or Blakely error does not undermine a court’s statutory authority to impose sentence or otherwise deprive the court of jurisdiction.”); People v. Gardner, 55 P.3d 231 (Colo.App.2002)(treating Apprendi challenge as a Crim.

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People v. Gardnergreen
coloctapp · 2002 · cited in 5 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., People v. Gardner, 55 P.3d 231, 232 (Colo.App.2002) ( Apprendi challenge, asserted under previous version of Crim.

2006See, e.g., People v. Gardner, 55 P.3d 231, 232 (Colo.App.2002) (Apprendi challenge, asserted under previous version of Crim.

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United States v. Alex Vazquezgreen
ca3 · 2001 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See United States v. Vazquez, 271 F.3d 93, 101-02 (3d Cir.2001) ( Apprendi error consists of a trial error-“failing to submit an element of the offense to the jury”-and a sentencing error-“imposing a sentence beyond the prescribed statutory maximum”).

2009See United States v. Vazquez, 271 F.3d 93, 101-02 (3d Cir.2001) ( Apprendi error consists of a trial error— "failing to submit an element of the offense to the jury"—and a sentencing error—"imposing a sentence beyond the prescribed statutory maximum").

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People v. Eliegreen
coloctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Elie, 148 P.3d at 366 ; see also United States v. Cotton, 535 U.S. 625, 631-34 (2002) (reviewing an unpreserved Apprendi violation for plain error); Crim P. 52(b).

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United States v. Cottongreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Elie, 148 P.3d at 366 ; see also United States v. Cotton, 535 U.S. 625, 631-34 (2002) (reviewing an unpreserved Apprendi violation for plain error); Crim P. 52(b).

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Lopez v. Peoplegreen
colo · 2005 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013T6 In Lopez v. People, 113 P.3d 713, 716, 730 (Colo.2005), the Colorado Supreme Court adopted the Apprendi rule and the exception for prior convictions, and used the term "Blakely-exempt" to refer to the prior conviction exception.

2013T6 In Lopez v. People, 113 P.3d 713, 716, 730 (Colo.2005), the Colorado Supreme Court adopted the Apprendi rule and the exception for prior convictions, and used the term "Blakely-exempt" to refer to the prior conviction exception.

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Cunningham v. Californiagreen
scotus · 2007 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Cunningham, 127 S.Ct. at 865 (recognizing Blakely's rejection of the State's argument that the Apprendi rule did not apply because the guilty plea in Blakely provided the court with discretion to impose an exceptional sentence); Blakely, 542 U.S. at 304 , 124 S.Ct. 2581 (defendant pled guilty but still had a right to jury fact-finding during sentencing); Apprendi, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S.Ct. 2848 , 147 LEd.2d 485 (same); Lopez, 113 P.3d at 726-27 ("A guilty plea waives the right to a jury trial on the issue of guilt but is not a stipulation to judicial sentencing based on facts not admitted in th

2007Cunningham, 127 S.Ct. at 865 (recognizing Blakely's rejection of the State's argument that the Apprendi rule did not apply because the guilty plea in Blakely provided the court with discretion to impose an exceptional sentence); Blakely, 542 U.S. at 304 , 124 S.Ct. 2581 (defendant pled guilty but still had a right to jury fact-finding during sentencing); Apprendi, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S.Ct. 2848 , 147 LEd.2d 485 (same); Lopez, 113 P.3d at 726-27 ("A guilty plea waives the right to a jury trial on the issue of guilt but is not a stipulation to judicial sentencing based on facts not admitted in th

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People v. Frenchgreen
coloctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See People v. French, 141 P.3d 856 , 2005 WL 2877806 (Colo.App.

2005See People v. French, 141 P.3d 856 , 2005 WL 2877806 (Colo.App.

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Schriro v. Summerlingreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See People v. Bradbury, 68 P.3d 494 (Colo.App.2002); see also Schriro v. Summerlin, — U.S. -, 124 S.Ct. 2519 , 159 L.Ed.2d 442 (2004).

2004See People v. Bradbury, 68 P.3d 494 (Colo.App.2002); see also Schriro v. Summerlin, — U.S. -, 124 S.Ct. 2519 , 159 L.Ed.2d 442 (2004).

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People v. Bradburygreen
coloctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See People v. Bradbury, 68 P.3d 494 (Colo.App.2002); see also Schriro v. Summerlin, — U.S. -, 124 S.Ct. 2519 , 159 L.Ed.2d 442 (2004).

2004See People v. Bradbury, 68 P.3d 494 (Colo.App.2002); see also Schriro v. Summerlin, — U.S. -, 124 S.Ct. 2519 , 159 L.Ed.2d 442 (2004).

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Ferrell v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Coleman v. United States, supra, 329 F.3d at 90 ("it would be anomalous to say, on the one hand, that Apprendi errors are not 'structural-i.e., that they do not inherently deprive defendants of 'basic protections' or 'substantial rights'-and then to say, on the other hand, that Apprendi announced a 'watershed' rule of criminal procedure" (citations omitted); United States v. Mora, 298 F.3d 1218 , 1219 (10th Cir.2002)(because Apprendi error can be exeused as harmless error where the evidence is overwhelming, it cannot be considered a watershed decision that is fundamental to due process); U

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People v. Caglegreen
colo · 1988 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Although defendant raised this claim in his reply brief, he did not raise it in the trial court or in his opening brief, See People v. Czemerynski, 786 P.2d 1100, 1107 (Colo.1990)(issues not raised in an appellant's opening brief will not be considered when raised for the first time in the reply brief); People v. Cagle, 751 P.2d 614, 619 (Colo.1988)(it is axiomatic that an appellate court will not consider constitutional issues not raised in the trial court); People v. Shepherd, 43 P.3d 693 (Colo.App.2001){in Apprendi challenge, court declines to consider constitutional challenges to statutes

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People v. Hartkemeyergreen
coloctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See People v. Hartkemeyer, 843 P.2d 92, 98 (Colo.App.1992)(a motion under Crim.

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People v. Czemerynskigreen
colo · 1990 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Although defendant raised this claim in his reply brief, he did not raise it in the trial court or in his opening brief, See People v. Czemerynski, 786 P.2d 1100, 1107 (Colo.1990)(issues not raised in an appellant's opening brief will not be considered when raised for the first time in the reply brief); People v. Cagle, 751 P.2d 614, 619 (Colo.1988)(it is axiomatic that an appellate court will not consider constitutional issues not raised in the trial court); People v. Shepherd, 43 P.3d 693 (Colo.App.2001){in Apprendi challenge, court declines to consider constitutional challenges to statutes

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Colorado. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Blakely v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2007Cunningham, 127 S.Ct. at 865 (recognizing Blakely's rejection of the State's argument that the Apprendi rule did not apply because the guilty plea in Blakely provided the court with discretion to impose an exceptional sentence); Blakely, 542 U.S. at 304 , 124 S.Ct. 2581 (defendant pled guilty but still had a right to jury fact-finding during sentencing); Apprendi, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S.Ct. 2848 , 147 LEd.2d 485 (same); Lopez, 113 P.3d at 726-27 ("A guilty plea waives the right to a jury trial on the issue of guilt but is not a stipulation to judicial sentencing based on facts not admitted in th

2007Cunningham, 127 S.Ct. at 865 (recognizing Blakely's rejection of the State's argument that the Apprendi rule did not apply because the guilty plea in Blakely provided the court with discretion to impose an exceptional sentence); Blakely, 542 U.S. at 304 , 124 S.Ct. 2581 (defendant pled guilty but still had a right to jury fact-finding during sentencing); Apprendi, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S.Ct. 2848 , 147 LEd.2d 485 (same); Lopez, 113 P.3d at 726-27 ("A guilty plea waives the right to a jury trial on the issue of guilt but is not a stipulation to judicial sentencing based on facts not admitted in th

42005–2007
Apprendi v. New Jersey green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2007Cunningham, 127 S.Ct. at 865 (recognizing Blakely's rejection of the State's argument that the Apprendi rule did not apply because the guilty plea in Blakely provided the court with discretion to impose an exceptional sentence); Blakely, 542 U.S. at 304 , 124 S.Ct. 2581 (defendant pled guilty but still had a right to jury fact-finding during sentencing); Apprendi, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S.Ct. 2848 , 147 LEd.2d 485 (same); Lopez, 113 P.3d at 726-27 ("A guilty plea waives the right to a jury trial on the issue of guilt but is not a stipulation to judicial sentencing based on facts not admitted in th

2007Cunningham, 127 S.Ct. at 865 (recognizing Blakely's rejection of the State's argument that the Apprendi rule did not apply because the guilty plea in Blakely provided the court with discretion to impose an exceptional sentence); Blakely, 542 U.S. at 304 , 124 S.Ct. 2581 (defendant pled guilty but still had a right to jury fact-finding during sentencing); Apprendi, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S.Ct. 2848 , 147 LEd.2d 485 (same); Lopez, 113 P.3d at 726-27 ("A guilty plea waives the right to a jury trial on the issue of guilt but is not a stipulation to judicial sentencing based on facts not admitted in th

12007–2007
Ring v. Arizona green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2007Ring, 536 U.S. at 609 , 122 S.Ct. 2428 .

2007Ring, 536 U.S. at 609 , 122 S.Ct. 2428 .

12007–2007
State v. Crisp green
sc · 2005
2 sentences

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

12007–2007
People v. Altom green
illappct · 2003
2 sentences

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

12007–2007
State v. Downs green
sc · 2004
2 sentences

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

12007–2007
Colwell v. State green
nev · 2002
2 sentences

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

12007–2007
Leone v. State green
ind · 2003
2 sentences

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

2007The People argue that this Court should follow other state courts that have held that a defendant who pleads guilty forfeits his right to jury fact-finding during sentencing, citing Leone v. State, 797 N.E.2d 743 (Ind. 2003); People v. Altom, 338 Ill.App.3d 355 , 272 Ill.Dec. 751 , 788 N.E.2d 55 (2003); Colwell v. State, 118 Nev. 807 , 59 P.3d 463 (2002); State v. Crisp, 362 S.C. 412 , 608 S.E.2d 429 (2005); and State v. Downs, 361 S.C. 141 , 604 S.E.2d 877 (2004).

12007–2007
Sandstrom v. Montana green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2004See Coleman v. United States, supra, 329 F.3d at 90 ("it would be anomalous to say, on the one hand, that Apprendi errors are not 'structural-i.e., that they do not inherently deprive defendants of 'basic protections' or 'substantial rights'-and then to say, on the other hand, that Apprendi announced a 'watershed' rule of criminal procedure" (citations omitted); United States v. Mora, 298 F.3d 1218 , 1219 (10th Cir.2002)(because Apprendi error can be exeused as harmless error where the evidence is overwhelming, it cannot be considered a watershed decision that is fundamental to due process); U

2004See Coleman v. United States, supra, 329 F.3d at 90 ("it would be anomalous to say, on the one hand, that Apprendi errors are not 'structural-i.e., that they do not inherently deprive defendants of 'basic protections' or 'substantial rights'-and then to say, on the other hand, that Apprendi announced a 'watershed' rule of criminal procedure" (citations omitted); United States v. Mora, 298 F.3d 1218 , 1219 (10th Cir.2002)(because Apprendi error can be exeused as harmless error where the evidence is overwhelming, it cannot be considered a watershed decision that is fundamental to due process); U

12004–2004
William Cain v. Robert Redman green
ca6 · 1991
1 sentence

2004See Coleman v. United States, supra, 329 F.3d at 90 ("it would be anomalous to say, on the one hand, that Apprendi errors are not 'structural-i.e., that they do not inherently deprive defendants of 'basic protections' or 'substantial rights'-and then to say, on the other hand, that Apprendi announced a 'watershed' rule of criminal procedure" (citations omitted); United States v. Mora, 298 F.3d 1218 , 1219 (10th Cir.2002)(because Apprendi error can be exeused as harmless error where the evidence is overwhelming, it cannot be considered a watershed decision that is fundamental to due process); U

12004–2004
People v. Shepherd green
coloctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2002Although defendant raised this claim in his reply brief, he did not raise it in the trial court or in his opening brief, See People v. Czemerynski, 786 P.2d 1100, 1107 (Colo.1990)(issues not raised in an appellant's opening brief will not be considered when raised for the first time in the reply brief); People v. Cagle, 751 P.2d 614, 619 (Colo.1988)(it is axiomatic that an appellate court will not consider constitutional issues not raised in the trial court); People v. Shepherd, 43 P.3d 693 (Colo.App.2001){in Apprendi challenge, court declines to consider constitutional challenges to statutes

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-1.3-401 (11) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-5-402 (6) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-1.3-1001 (5) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-3-405 (5) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-1-105 (4) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-1.3-406 (4) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-11.7-104 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-1-409 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 262 (2000–2025) CA 121 (2001–2026) KS 92 (2001–2026) FL 78 (2001–2026) PA 58 (2001–2026) AZ 46 (2001–2026) WA 43 (2001–2025) OH 42 (2003–2025) TN 34 (2003–2026) IN 31 (2004–2016) NY 31 (2002–2026) OR 23 (2002–2021) TX 22 (2005–2020) HI 19 (2002–2018) CO 17 (2002–2026) NJ 16 (2004–2026) NM 15 (2001–2018) LA 15 (2002–2025) MI 15 (2007–2023) AL 11 (2002–2015) CT 10 (2001–2021) MN 10 (2003–2019) MD 6 (2001–2020) NC 5 (2005–2006) MS 4 (2010–2017) MT 4 (2006–2017) AK 4 (2005–2024) ME 4 (2001–2007) DC 4 (2012–2014) MA 3 (2003–2014) VT 3 (2005–2007) NE 3 (2003–2018) GU 2 (2021–2022) NH 2 (2003–2010) WY 2 (2004–2010) VA 2 (2006–2024) GA 2 (2002–2013) ND 2 (2001–2001) SD 2 (2015–2015)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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