Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Jury Tampering

Finally found the juror who was detained by police on her way to 2nd day of jury duty! This was back in Feb. 2005 and because of her being suspiciously stopped by this policeman lead her to be late to the proceedings. She did ask them to call the courts and believes the policeman did not make this requested call. When she did report for her duty with only 30 minutes being late, she was informed that she had been replaced by the alternate. She stated that she was concerned about the notes she made during the first day of the trial and that she had to leave those notes in the jury room when she went home that evening. She said her notes mostly pointed out reasons she was leaning towards a not guilty for the defendant. Because of her dismissal and 3 police officers lying under oath, my boyfriend is in prison now. Is there anything I can do to report this obvious detaining and dismissal of a juror?


Asked on 11/06/06, 11:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: Jury Tampering

He would need a post-trial motion for a new trial based on new evidence (or jury tampering). The time has passed for an appeal, but can possibly be tolled due to late discovery of the new evidence.

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Answered on 11/07/06, 7:00 pm


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