RECENT CASES

In a twelve-month period, Casey Mulligan and Mary Claire Mulligan obtained dismissals before trial in twelve separate criminal cases, eleven in Boulder County.

Casey Mulligan and Mary Claire Mulligan together successfully litigated to get First-Degree Murder charges dismissed before trial in an Adams County case.

In a Denver First-Degree Murder case, Casey Mulligan and his brother Patrick Mulligan obtained a dismissal of all charges after substantial litigation and investigation.

Mary Claire Mulligan, with co-counsel, successfully obtained a dismissal of Murder charges at a pre-trial hearing in Adams County on Defense of Property grounds.

In a Jefferson County methamphetamine lab case, Casey Mulligan successfully argued for suppression of all of the evidence, based on the violation of his client’s rights. On appeal, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld the suppression of evidence, and all charges were dismissed.

Mulligan & Mulligan has recently handled cases which include charges of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Possession of Drugs, Distribution and Manufacturing of Drugs, Domestic Violence, False Imprisonment, Burglary, Retaliation against a Witness, COCCA (Organized Crime), Assault, Sexual Assault, Attempted Murder, First Degree Murder.

REPORTED CASES

People v. Kazmierski, 25 P.3d 1207 (Colo. 2001)
People v. King, 121 P.3d 234 (Colo.App. 2005)

ARTICLES / PUBLICATIONS

Jury Nullification: Its History and Practice [2004-12-01] :
Throughout American history, jury nullification has tracked public sentiment. However, Courts have not always embraced the concept, usually holding that, although it is within a jury’s power to nullify, the jury has no right to be told of this power.