People v. Hoover

Defendant, William Hoover, has filed a Renewed Petition to Modify "Cash Only" Appeal Bond. After considering Hoover's original and renewed petitions, and the People's responses, we decline to modify the appeal bond.

I. Background

Hoover was found guilty of twenty-two counts of securities fraud, twenty-one counts of theft, and one violation of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act. The trial court sentenced him to 100 years in prison.

Hoover appealed his convictions and sentence. The parties are preparing their briefs, and the case is not yet at issue.

Shortly after filing his notice of appeal,…