SCOTUSBlog

MAY 20, 2024

Colorado 23-831 Issues : (1) Whether a prior misdemeanor conviction that elevates a subsequent offense from a misdemeanor to a felony is an element of the subsequent offense that must be found by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt under Apprendi v. New Jersey ; and (2) whether this court should overrule Almendarez-Torres v.

Misdemeanor 90

Misdemeanor Punitive Damages Felony Court 90

JonathanTurley

APRIL 2, 2022

Aladin was charged with robbery, which is a second degree felony, and Whettstone and Lawrence were charged with first degree misdemeanor assault. The jury in June 2019 awarded the Gibsons $44 million in compensatory and punitive damages. A judge later reduced the award to $25 million. million payment in attorney fees.

Punitive Damages 42

Punitive Damages Court Misdemeanor Felony 42

JonathanTurley

AUGUST 31, 2022

Aladin was charged with robbery, which is a second degree felony, and Whettstone and Lawrence were charged with first degree misdemeanor assault. The jury in June 2019 awarded the Gibsons $44 million in compensatory and punitive damages. A judge later reduced the award to $25 million. million payment in attorney fees.

Litigation 45

Litigation Litigating Punitive Damages Misdemeanor 45