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In Re The People of the State of Colorado by and through the People of the City of Westminster v. Aleah Michelle Camp. In Re The People of the State of Colorado by and through the City of Aurora v. Danielle Ashley Simons.

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided December 22, 2025No. 24SA276Published

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In Re The People of the State of Colorado by and through the People of the City of Westminster, Plaintiff

v.

Aleah Michelle Camp. Defendant

In Re The People of the State of Colorado by and through the City of Aurora, Plaintiff

v.

Danielle Ashley Simons. Defendant

Nos. 24SA276, 24SA308, 24SA309

Supreme Court of Colorado, En Banc

December 22, 2025

ADVANCE SHEET HEADNOTE

The supreme court reviews whether state law preempts municipal law when setting maximum sentences for certain non-felony offenses. Specifically, it considers whether home-rule municipalities may sentence offenders in excess of…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Board of County Commissioners v. Bowen/Edwards Associates, Inc.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1992
  2. City of Canon City v. MerrisSupreme Court of Colorado · 1958
  3. Walgreen Co. v. CharnesSupreme Court of Colorado · 1991
  4. Vela v. PeopleSupreme Court of Colorado · 1971
  5. City of Aurora v. MartinSupreme Court of Colorado · 1973

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