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Is Counsel Required for a Colorado Appeal?

A party is permitted to represent himself or herself on appeal. Such a party is referred to as a pro se litigant. Courts do not provide special treatment to pro se appellants. They must comply with all filing requirements, formatting rules, and deadlines contained in the Colorado Appellate Rules. Some deadlines are jurisdictional, meaning the […]

What is an insufficient evidence argument in a criminal appeal?

An insufficient evidence argument asserts that the evidence at trial was insufficient to convict the defendant of one or more charges because the prosecution did not prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, one or more elements of those charges.