Whether you’re a new prosecutor in your first few months or an experienced prosecutor trying to refresh your memory, these modules cover the basics of prosecuting. These modules also offer those key statutes and caselaw citations that can be useful when arguing in court or writing motions and briefs. The resources found in the Resource Menu of each module can also help further augment your knowledge in these areas.
We recommend prosecutors in their first four months review these modules
before attending the in-person Misdemeanor Prosecution Skills class. We also recommend everyone bookmark this page so you can quickly return any time in the future.
Over time, additional modules will be added to this list. If you would like to suggest changes to an existing module or contribute to the development of new modules, please contact brad@cdac.state.co.us.
Domestic Violence
- Introduction
- Types of Domestic Violence
- Habitual DV Offenders
- Power and Control
- The Cycle of Violence
- Counter-Intuitive Victim Behaviors
- Mandatory Arrest
- Lethality Factors
- Protection Orders and Bond
- Firearm Relinquishment and Affidavits
- Recantation
- Consulting the Victim about a Plea Offer
- “No Face, No Case”
- Prima-Facie Case Requirement
- Preparing for Trial
- Trial
- Sentencing
- Victim Resources
Impaired Driving
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- Introduction
- “Vehicle” and “Motor Vehicle”
- “Drive”
- “Drugs”
- “Legal Limit”
- Open Container
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Driving Under the Influence Per Se (“DUI Per Se”)
- Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI)
- Second and Subsequent Offenses
- Underage Drinking and Driving (“UDD” or “Baby DUI”)
- Strict Liability
- Juveniles and Minors
- Evidence of Impairment
- Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs)
- Drug Recognition Experts (DREs)
- Expressed Consent
- Breath Tests
- Blood Tests
- Prima Facie Case Requirement
- Preparing for Trial
- Voir Dire
- Expert Testimony
- Proving Chain of Custody
- Double-Refusals