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general credibility instruction in Colorado

6 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2026 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Nunezgreen
colo · 1992 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See People v. Nunez, 841 P.2d 261, 265 (Colo. 1992) (“We have also held that it is not error for a judge to refuse a tendered jury instruction when that instruction is ‘encompassed’ or ‘embodied’ in the other instructions.” (collecting cases)). ¶ 33 More problematic, it essentially told the jury that it must be more skeptical of a hearsay declarant’s testimony because the declarant was not subject to cross-examination.

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People v. Coughlingreen
coloctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See People v. Coughlin, 304 P.3d 575, 586 (Colo. App. 2011) (holding that it was not error for a court not to give an instruction where a general credibility instruction was given and where neither party took advantage of the lack of instruction during their closing argument). ¶ 38 The combination of these factors convinces us that the admission of the previous convictions without a contemporaneous limiting instruction did not contribute to the jury’s decision to convict Sais of sexual assault and kidnapping.

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Luna v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1969 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See Luna v. People, 170 Colo. 1 , 461 P.2d 724 (1969).

1984See Luna v. People, 170 Colo. 1 , 461 P.2d 724 (1969).

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People v. Palumbogreen
colo · 1976 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See People v. Palumbo, 192 Colo. 7 , 555 P.2d 521 (1976).

1981See People v. Palumbo, 192 Colo. 7 , 555 P.2d 521 (1976).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Wood green
colo · 1987
2 sentences

2025The court in Wood apparently thought so too, since it concluded that the general credibility instruction “adequately made [the jury] aware of its responsibility to examine the credibility of the witnesses.” Wood, 743 P.2d at 428 .

2025The court in Wood apparently thought so too, since it concluded that the general credibility instruction “adequately made [the jury] aware of its responsibility to examine the credibility of the witnesses.” Wood, 743 P.2d at 428 .

12025–2025
People v. Manier green
colo · 1974
2 sentences

1995When we consider the instructions as a whole, see People v. Manier, 184 Colo. 44 , 518 P.2d 811 (1974), we are satisfied that no single instruction overshadowed the others and that the jury was properly instructed.

1995When we consider the instructions as a whole, see People v. Manier, 184 Colo. 44 , 518 P.2d 811 (1974), we are satisfied that no single instruction overshadowed the others and that the jury was properly instructed.

11995–1995

Where else courts name it

NY 8 (1988–2012) CT 8 (2010–2020) CO 6 (1981–2026) IA 6 (1975–2009) MO 5 (1990–2008) DC 5 (1982–2004) NJ 4 (1998–2019) NM 3 (1975–2001) IL 3 (1996–2004) AZ 2 (1977–2015) MA 2 (2012–2015) NH 2 (2011–2021) OH 2 (2023–2025) MD 2 (2014–2015) CA 2 (1986–2016)

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