Decision-Letter-08-29-2014

…actual or real necessity. Young v. People, 107 P. 274, (Colo. 1910). The question presented in this case is whether, at the instant Sgt. Dodge fired his rifle, he reasonably…

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PS-07-07-16-AgentJayHemphill-Final

…or inanimate. Therefore, the question presented in this case is whether, at the instant Agent Hemphill fired the shots that caused the death of Snyder, he reasonably believed that Snyder…

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PS-05-25-05-Corp.-Michael-Wyatt-final

…lay witnesses provided written and videotaped statements to investigators. While there were no eyewitnesses to the instant the shot was fired, there were witnesses who corroborate the chain of events…

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2013GivensLetterWithProtocol

…of Morales and, as a result of these concerns, a security camera had been installed in the offices a few days before the incident in question.  Page 3 March…

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PS-10-08-01-4950-Morrison-Road

…force that he reasonably believed to be necessary to protect himself or another person. Therefore, the question presented in this case is whether, at the instant the officers fired the…

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PS-11-10-18-Offs-Tim-Sullivan—Derek-Hancock

…protect himself or another person. Therefore, the question presented in this case is whether, at the instant the officers fired the shots, each of them reasonably believed that Sepulveda was…

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2015letterCruz

…the same extent as actual or real necessity. Young v. People, 107 P. 274, (Colo. 1910). The question presented in this case is whether, at the instant Officer Cruz fired…

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