Driving under the influence is one of the most heavily prosecuted offenses in Colorado, and the penalties can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. With so much at stake, dashcam video evidence that captures the moments leading up to and following a traffic stop takes on enormous importance. While prosecutors may view the footage as strong support for their case, the reality is that dashcam evidence is not
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A new law passed earlier this year, allowing prosecutors to utilize out of court statements by a developmentally challenged victim against a defendant in a jury trial, is currently being used for the first time in a Denver rape case.
Hearsay evidence (a statement, other than one made by a witness testifying at a trial, offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted) typically is inadmissible in a