Legal Opinion

People v. Johnson

Colorado Court of Appeals

Decided February 11, 2016No. Court of Appeals No. 13CA1850PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

JUDGE HARRIS

¶ 1 William Edward Johnson was convicted of various offenses related to the sexual assault of his stepdaughter. On appeal, he contends that there was insufficient evidence to support an enhancement for committing a pattern of sexual abuse. He also argues that the trial court erred in denying his request for substitute counsel and in giving the jury unfettered access to recorded testimonial evidence.

¶ 2 We agree with Mr. Johnson’s first contention and vacate his conviction for sexual assault as a pattern of sexual abuse. But we reject his other contentions and affirm his…

2Cases cited29 opinions

  1. Whatley v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2014
  2. People v. MarcySupreme Court of Colorado · 1981
  3. People v. ArguelloSupreme Court of Colorado · 1989
  4. Dempsey v. PeopleSupreme Court of Colorado · 2005
  5. United States v. Gary Allen Lott, United States of America v. Johnny Marton Lott, AKA Johnny Martin LottCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2002

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3Cited by12 opinions

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