Colorado Supreme Court Announces When Deciding Defendant’s Pro Se Motion Requesting Counsel on Postconviction Review, Trial Court Must Either Deny Entire Motion or Permit All Claims If Any Have Arguable Merit
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The Supreme Court of Colorado issued an opinion defining the scope of a defendant’s pro se Crim. P. 35(c) motion containing a request for counsel on postconviction review, holding that the trial court has only two choices: (1) determine none of the claims has arguable merit and …
