Lanford v. People

This is a case of first impression in Colorado as to certain aspects of alleged compulsory self-incrimination.

Plaintiff in error, hereinafter referred to either as the defendant or by name, was convicted on November 7, 1963 in the Superior Court of the City and County of Denver of the charge of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor in violation of C.R.S. ’53, 13-4-30. Subsequent to the trial court’s denial of the defendant’s combined motion for a judgment of acquittal and new trial, a 'sentence of 30 days in jail and a fine of $200 plus costs was imposed.

The defendant…