Luu v. People

Petitioner Minh Luu (Luu) petitions from the court of appeals decision in People v. Luu, 813 P.2d 826 (Colo.App.1991). The court of appeals found that Luu’s federal constitutional right to be present at his trial was not violated by the absence of an interpreter during closing arguments and the giving of jury instructions.1 We affirm the court of appeals.

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The People of the State of Colorado (the People) charged Luu with second degree kidnapping, aggravated robbery, first degree burglary, conspiracy, second degree assault, and crime of violence, among other things. The charges stemmed from…