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The Holdout Nobody Can Name
Eleven jurors reportedly favored finding Lindsay Clancy not criminally responsible. One did not. The result was a mistrial — and a revealing look at what happens when unanimity protects a defendant while also preventing an acquittal.
California Did This First: What Colorado’s New Custody Ruling Reveals About a Longstanding Legal Trend
December 26, 2025
The Colorado Court of Appeals' recent ruling allows for felony charges per child for violating custody orders, aligning with California's established laws that treat each child as a separate victim in custody cases. This raises concerns about increased…
Colorado Appeals Court: One Custody Order, Multiple Felonies—Per Child
December 26, 2025
The Colorado Court of Appeals' decision in People v. Wilson allows prosecutors to charge a separate felony for each child impacted by a custody violation, enhancing their leverage in child welfare cases. While supporters argue it protects children's…