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contention for plain error in Colorado

11 Colorado opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2026 4 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Hagos v. Peoplegreen
colo · 2012 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026Hagos v. People, 2012 CO 63, ¶ 14 . ¶ 53 On appeal, Hunnicutt points to four instances where McAllister’s trial testimony was objectionable.

2025See Hagos v. People, 2012 CO 63, ¶ 14 .

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People v. Allmangreen
coloctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See People v. Allman, 2012 COA 212, ¶ 13 (“Constitutional arguments must be explicitly raised in the trial court; implicit claims are unpreserved.”). ¶ 25 We review this contention for plain error.

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

2026Accordingly, we review this contention for plain error. ¶ 18 “[A] trial court does not commit plain error if it does not give a curative instruction sua sponte.” Van Meter, ¶ 10 (quoting People v. Mersman, 148 P.3d 199, 203 (Colo. App. 2006)).

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People v. Ujaamagreen
coloctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018People v. Ujaama, 2012 COA 36, ¶ 37 (noting that issues are unpreserved when the grounds raised on appeal are different from those raised below).

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People v. Banarkgreen
coloctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See People v. Banark, 155 P.3d 609, 611 (Colo. App. 2007).

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People v. Greenleeyellow
colo · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Although Gwinn’s opening brief argues that the improper impeachment and Exhibit 1 issues are connected, the impeachment issue concerned the sobriety examination form, while Exhibit 1 is the express consent affidavit and notice of revocation form. 12 People v. Greenlee, 200 P.3d 363, 366 (Colo. 2009); People v. Nuanez, 973 P.2d 1260, 1262-63 (Colo. 1999). ¶ 26 Because Gwinn argues for the first time on appeal that the court erroneously admitted Exhibit 1 under CRE 403, we review this contention for plain error.

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People v. Nuanezgreen
colo · 1999 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Although Gwinn’s opening brief argues that the improper impeachment and Exhibit 1 issues are connected, the impeachment issue concerned the sobriety examination form, while Exhibit 1 is the express consent affidavit and notice of revocation form. 12 People v. Greenlee, 200 P.3d 363, 366 (Colo. 2009); People v. Nuanez, 973 P.2d 1260, 1262-63 (Colo. 1999). ¶ 26 Because Gwinn argues for the first time on appeal that the court erroneously admitted Exhibit 1 under CRE 403, we review this contention for plain error.

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People v. Eppensgreen
colo · 1999 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008People v. Eppens, 979 P.2d 14, 18 (Colo.1999).

2008People v. Eppens, 979 P.2d 14, 18 (Colo.1999).

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Wilson v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1987 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Wilson v. People, 743 P.2d 415, 419 (Colo.1987).

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People v. Fishergreen
coloctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See People v. Fisher, supra. Hers, evidence supported defendant's theory that Jachnig fled for his own reasons and that she was in complete custody when he killed the officer.

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Woertman v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1991 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Woertman v. People, 804 P.2d 188 (Colo.1991) (plain error is that which so undermines fundamental fairness of trial as to east doubt on the reliability of a defendant’s conviction).

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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 (1)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Rediger green
colo · 2018
1 sentence

2018The Attorney General relied on People v. Rediger, 2015 2 COA 26 , ¶ 59 (Rediger I), aff’d in part and rev’d in part, 2018 CO 32 (Rediger II).

12018–2018

Where else courts name it

CO 11 (2000–2026) GA 7 (2012–2020) NV 5 (2014–2016) NJ 3 (2017–2019) IL 2 (2008–2008) AL 2 (2001–2003)

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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