People v. Speer

Both Speer and the People petitioned for review of the court of appeals' judgment reversing Speer's conviction for attempted aggravated robbery. See People v. Speer, 216 P.3d 18 (Colo.App.2007). The People sought review of the court of appeals' determination that the district court erroneously denied Speer's requested jury instruction on the affirmative defense of duress, resulting in the reversal of his conviction. Speer cross-petitioned, asserting that even if this court were to disagree that denial of his requested instruction was reversible error, he would nevertheless be entitled to a…