Court of Appeals: Marijuana Caregiver Must Do More than Grow Pot

This decision has only come out, so more time is needed to figure out the actual long-term impact of today’s ruling, but it appears as if the Colorado Court of Appeals has struck a blow against marijuana dispensaries in the state.  Obviously, this is not the end of the line as this opinion will no doubt [...]

Denver Police Claim Burglaries Increase Near Marijuana Dispensaries–But they Don’t Reveal the Data

Yesterday, Colorado Attorney General Suthers claimed that he is in possession of data that suggests a “significant increase” in home invasion robberies near medical marijuana dispensary stores.  Of course, the actual data has not yet been released for a review by independant auditors so right now we only the word of law enforcement personnel.  You [...]

Grand Junction Officer Kills Self: Had Been Accused of Sexual Assault and Robbery

Glenn Coyne, 35, an officer in Grand Junction, committed suicide days after being arrested for first degree sexual assault and burglary.  Coyne’s body was found by housekeepers at a Day’s Inn in Jefferson County.  Coyne was accused of assaulting a woman who called him for follow-up help after Coyne and other officers went to her [...]

Colorado Justice Review Project Receives Million Dollar Grant: Will Use DNA to Review Convictions

The Colorado Justice Review Project has received a $1.2 million dollar grant to assist in the review of thousands of rapes, murders and manslaughters to determine if anyone was wrongfully convicted.  The Attorney General’s Office applied for the federal grant. In its proposal, the AG’s office said that its goal is to test biological evidence [...]

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