Vega v. People

We granted certiorari to review People v. Vega, 870 P.2d 549 (Colo.App.1993). 1 In Vega, the court of appeals affirmed a judgment of conviction entered upon a jury verdict finding the petitioner, Juan Cruz Vega (Vega), guilty of possession with intent to distribute more than 28 grams of cocaine 2 and guilty as a special offender for introducing, distributing or importing a controlled substance into Colorado. 3 Vega asserts that the trial court denied him due process of law and the right to trial by jury in disallowing his affirmative defense to the special offender charge. He also contends…