Court: Municipal sentences may not be greater for identical state crimes
Court: Municipal sentences may not be greater for identical state crimes
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that municipalities may not subject defendants to sentences that are harsher under their own ordinances than for identical offenses under state law. In the opinion, Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez noted loca
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that municipalities may not subject defendants to sentences that are harsher under their own ordinances than for identical offenses under state law. In the opinion, Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez noted loca