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12 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2024 3 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Walkergreen
colo · 2014 · cited in 3 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2022–2024
2 sentences

2024People v. Smith, slip op. at 8 (Colo. App. No. 12CA1742, Aug. 14, 2014) (not published pursuant to C.A.R. 35(f)); see People v. Walker, 2014 CO 6, ¶ 13 .

2022See People v. Montoya, 251 P.3d 35, 46 (Colo. App. 2010), overruled on other grounds by People v. Walker, 2014 CO 6 ; People in Interest of T.D., 140 P.3d 205, 210-12 (Colo. App. 2006), abrogated on other grounds by People in Interest of A.J.L., 243 P.3d 244 (Colo. 2010); see also Duff v. Lee, 439 P.3d 1199, 1205 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2019) (noting that the Arizona Supreme Court’s adoption of a rule doesn’t constitute a determination that it is valid and constitutional against any challenge and affirming the Arizona Court of Appeals’ power to determine the constitutionality of such a rule), aff’d in

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People Ex Rel. Tdgreen
coloctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2022
2 sentences

2022See People v. Montoya, 251 P.3d 35, 46 (Colo. App. 2010), overruled on other grounds by People v. Walker, 2014 CO 6 ; People in Interest of T.D., 140 P.3d 205, 210-12 (Colo. App. 2006), abrogated on other grounds by People in Interest of A.J.L., 243 P.3d 244 (Colo. 2010); see also Duff v. Lee, 439 P.3d 1199, 1205 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2019) (noting that the Arizona Supreme Court’s adoption of a rule doesn’t constitute a determination that it is valid and constitutional against any challenge and affirming the Arizona Court of Appeals’ power to determine the constitutionality of such a rule), aff’d in

2010We have jurisdiction to address a challenge to the constitutionality of a rule promulgated by the Colorado Supreme Court, see People in Interest of T.D., 140 P.3d 205, 210-11 (Colo.App.2006), but defendant did not raise this constitutional issue in the trial court, and we normally do not consider such issues for the first time on appeal.

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Duff v. Leegreen
arizctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See People v. Montoya, 251 P.3d 35, 46 (Colo. App. 2010), overruled on other grounds by People v. Walker, 2014 CO 6 ; People in Interest of T.D., 140 P.3d 205, 210-12 (Colo. App. 2006), abrogated on other grounds by People in Interest of A.J.L., 243 P.3d 244 (Colo. 2010); see also Duff v. Lee, 439 P.3d 1199, 1205 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2019) (noting that the Arizona Supreme Court’s adoption of a rule doesn’t constitute a determination that it is valid and constitutional against any challenge and affirming the Arizona Court of Appeals’ power to determine the constitutionality of such a rule), aff’d in

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Claudia Duff v. Hon. lee/tucson Policegreen
ariz · 2020 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See People v. Montoya, 251 P.3d 35, 46 (Colo. App. 2010), overruled on other grounds by People v. Walker, 2014 CO 6 ; People in Interest of T.D., 140 P.3d 205, 210-12 (Colo. App. 2006), abrogated on other grounds by People in Interest of A.J.L., 243 P.3d 244 (Colo. 2010); see also Duff v. Lee, 439 P.3d 1199, 1205 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2019) (noting that the Arizona Supreme Court’s adoption of a rule doesn’t constitute a determination that it is valid and constitutional against any challenge and affirming the Arizona Court of Appeals’ power to determine the constitutionality of such a rule), aff’d in

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People v. Montoyagreen
coloctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See People v. Montoya, 251 P.3d 35, 46 (Colo. App. 2010), overruled on other grounds by People v. Walker, 2014 CO 6 ; People in Interest of T.D., 140 P.3d 205, 210-12 (Colo. App. 2006), abrogated on other grounds by People in Interest of A.J.L., 243 P.3d 244 (Colo. 2010); see also Duff v. Lee, 439 P.3d 1199, 1205 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2019) (noting that the Arizona Supreme Court’s adoption of a rule doesn’t constitute a determination that it is valid and constitutional against any challenge and affirming the Arizona Court of Appeals’ power to determine the constitutionality of such a rule), aff’d in

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State Ex Rel. Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission v. Modern Tractor & Supply Co.green
moctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Modern Tractor, 839 S.W.2d at 653 ; Sturmfels Farm, 795 S.W.2d at 588 .

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People v. Browngreen
coloctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See People v. Brown, 70 P.3d 489, 494 (Colo.App.2002); cf. People v. Shepherd, 48 P.3d 693 , 701 (Colo.App.2001) (an appellate court will not consider constitutional challenges to statutes raised for the first time on appeal); but see People v. Tillery, 231 P.3d 36, 47 (Colo.App.2009) (reviewing the defendant's unpreserved double jeopardy error and supplemental assertions for plain error under Crim.

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People v. Genningsgreen
colo · 1991 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Gennings, 808 P.2d at 844 .

1995See Gennings, 808 P.2d at 844 .

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cluster 390329green
ca5 · 1981 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985However, we agree with those courts that have found the dismissal of the appeal in Kirkpatrick ambiguous or inconclusive on the issue of the constitutionality of the presumption challenged here. 21 E.g., Red Bluff Drive-In, Inc. v. Vance, 648 F.2d 1020, 1031 (5th Cir.1981) (discerning no “definitive guidance” from the Supreme Court’s dismissal); State v. Bumanglag, 63 Hawaii 596 , 634 P.2d 80 (1981).

1985However, we agree with those courts that have found the dismissal of the appeal in Kirkpatrick ambiguous or inconclusive on the issue of the constitutionality of the presumption challenged here. [21] E.g., Red Bluff Drive-In, Inc. v. Vance, 648 F.2d 1020, 1031 (5th Cir.1981) (discerning no "definitive guidance" from the Supreme Court's dismissal); State v. Bumanglag, 63 Hawaii 596 , 634 P.2d 80 (1981).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (2)

CaseNegativeCited
Sherman v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006But see Sherman v. State, 12 S.W.3d 489, 494 (Tex.App.1999)(refusing to address challenge to the constitutionality of a rule promulgated by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's court of last resort for criminal appeals, stating: "As an intermediate appellate court, we are not the appropriate forum to do so.").

2006But see Sherman v. State, 12 S.W.3d 489, 494 (Tex.App.1999)(refusing to address challenge to the constitutionality of a rule promulgated by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state’s court of last resort for criminal appeals, stating: “As an intermediate appellate court, we are not the appropriate forum to do so.”).

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People v. Tillerygreen
coloctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See People v. Brown, 70 P.3d 489, 494 (Colo.App.2002); cf. People v. Shepherd, 48 P.3d 693 , 701 (Colo.App.2001) (an appellate court will not consider constitutional challenges to statutes raised for the first time on appeal); but see People v. Tillery, 231 P.3d 36, 47 (Colo.App.2009) (reviewing the defendant's unpreserved double jeopardy error and supplemental assertions for plain error under Crim.

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Meek neutral
arizctapp · 1968
2 sentences

2006In State v. Meek, 8 Ariz.App. 261 , 445 P.2d 463 (1968), a majority of the Arizona Court of Appeals held that, as an intermediate appellate court, it lacked jurisdiction to determine the validity of rules promulgated by the Arizona Supreme Court.

2006In State v. Meek, 8 Ariz.App. 261 , 445 P.2d 463 (1968), a majority of the Arizona Court of Appeals held that, as an intermediate appellate court, it lacked jurisdiction to determine the validity of rules promulgated by the Arizona Supreme Court.

22006–2006
People ex rel. A.J.L. green
colo · 2010
1 sentence

2022See People v. Montoya, 251 P.3d 35, 46 (Colo. App. 2010), overruled on other grounds by People v. Walker, 2014 CO 6 ; People in Interest of T.D., 140 P.3d 205, 210-12 (Colo. App. 2006), abrogated on other grounds by People in Interest of A.J.L., 243 P.3d 244 (Colo. 2010); see also Duff v. Lee, 439 P.3d 1199, 1205 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2019) (noting that the Arizona Supreme Court’s adoption of a rule doesn’t constitute a determination that it is valid and constitutional against any challenge and affirming the Arizona Court of Appeals’ power to determine the constitutionality of such a rule), aff’d in

12022–2022
State Ex Rel. Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission v. Sturmfels Farm Ltd. Partnership green
moctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2010See Modern Tractor, 839 S.W.2d at 653 ; Sturmfels Farm, 795 S.W.2d at 588 .

12010–2010
In Re Ferguson green
cob · 1981
1 sentence

1997In re Ferguson, supra. We do not, therefore, find that decision either persuasive or controlling as to the issue before us here.

11997–1997
Howell v. Woodlin School District R-104 green
colo · 1979
2 sentences

1985The People, relying upon Howell v. Woodlin School District R-104, 198 Colo. 40 , 596 P.2d 56 (1979), argue that the trial court acted within its discretion in ruling on the facial constitutionality of the statutory prayer defense because the constitutionality of that defense was implicitly involved in the resolution of the case.

1985The People, relying upon Howell v. Woodlin School District R-104, 198 Colo. 40 , 596 P.2d 56 (1979), argue that the trial court acted within its discretion in ruling on the facial constitutionality of the statutory prayer defense because the constitutionality of that defense was implicitly involved in the resolution of the case.

11985–1985
State v. Bumanglag green
haw · 1981
2 sentences

1985However, we agree with those courts that have found the dismissal of the appeal in Kirkpatrick ambiguous or inconclusive on the issue of the constitutionality of the presumption challenged here. 21 E.g., Red Bluff Drive-In, Inc. v. Vance, 648 F.2d 1020, 1031 (5th Cir.1981) (discerning no “definitive guidance” from the Supreme Court’s dismissal); State v. Bumanglag, 63 Hawaii 596 , 634 P.2d 80 (1981).

1985However, we agree with those courts that have found the dismissal of the appeal in Kirkpatrick ambiguous or inconclusive on the issue of the constitutionality of the presumption challenged here. 21 E.g., Red Bluff Drive-In, Inc. v. Vance, 648 F.2d 1020, 1031 (5th Cir.1981) (discerning no “definitive guidance” from the Supreme Court’s dismissal); State v. Bumanglag, 63 Hawaii 596 , 634 P.2d 80 (1981).

11985–1985
People v. McClendon green
colo · 1975
2 sentences

1981The constitutionality of an instruction similar to the one given here was upheld in People v. McClendon, 188 Colo. 140 , 533 P.2d 923 (1975).

1981The constitutionality of an instruction similar to the one given here was upheld in People v. McClendon, 188 Colo. 140 , 533 P.2d 923 (1975).

11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-4-102 (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

TX 46 (1975–2025) CA 44 (1939–2018) IL 40 (1919–2023) PA 40 (1911–2017) FL 34 (1971–2026) NY 31 (1923–2024) LA 24 (1942–2023) WA 22 (1972–2024) MN 22 (1960–2016) MO 15 (1878–2018) OH 13 (1935–2022) CO 12 (1981–2024) AZ 11 (1966–2019) CT 11 (1984–2017) TN 11 (1979–2022) MA 11 (1975–2008) IN 10 (1895–2012) IA 10 (1974–2025) MS 9 (1975–2010) UT 9 (1981–2022) NJ 9 (1964–1990) MD 9 (1962–2014) OR 8 (1958–2026) MI 8 (1975–2021) NC 8 (1915–2001) VA 7 (1980–2024) GA 7 (1944–2022) OK 7 (1973–2015) NV 6 (1999–2021) ID 6 (1976–1997) AL 5 (1976–2000) WI 4 (1980–2003) WV 4 (1965–1995) AK 4 (1969–2013) ND 4 (1984–2008) KS 4 (1975–2018) KY 3 (2004–2021) DC 3 (1981–2021) HI 3 (1930–1993) MT 3 (1973–2006) AR 2 (2001–2014) SC 2 (1952–1952) NE 2 (2002–2016) ME 2 (1980–2002)

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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