By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction – the Confusing State of Colorado Law on Stun Guns The use of stun guns and Tasers in Colorado may present as confusing to those intending to use the weapon in self-defense. This brief article is intended to clarify the state…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction – No Duty to Retreat to the Wall – Right to Stand Your Ground In a recent case, People v. Sheila Renee Monroe, the Colorado Supreme Court reversed a guilty verdict in a homicide case because the prosecutor argued, in response…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer To understand the Colorado “retreat to the wall” rule – you have to examine the case of Idrogo v. People decided by the Colorado Supreme Court in 1991: Here is the rule: “an innocent victim of an assault is not bound to…