People v. Kruse

The court of appeals in People v. Kruse, 819 P.2d 548 (Colo.App.1991), reversed the judgments of conviction and the sentences imposed on Brian Scott Kruse for first degree assault and crime of violence and ordered a new trial. In addressing an issue raised for the first time on appeal, the court of appeals held that the district court committed reversible error in admitting testimony on admissions by Kruse that he intended to kill his victim, because the testimony was barred by section 16-8-107(1), 8A C.R.S. (1992 Supp.). We granted certio-rari and now reverse and remand to the court of…