Getting To Know Our CC Team
Which member of our team used to work at the public defender's office?
Kate
List the 5 things we get for an Initial Discovery Request.
MVR/DUS
LIT PACK
911 CALLS
PHOTOS
BWC
What does VRA stand for?
Victims' Rights Act
Name the 4 Law Enforcement Agencies that put their reports in LERMS.
1. CSPD
2. Fountain PD
3. EPSO
4. Calhan PD
What does LERMS stand for?
Law Enforcement Records Management System
Which member of our team is married to a current EPSO Deputy?
Daryna
What 5 charges do we order a DUS packet for?
1. Driving Under Suspension
2. Driving Under Restraint
3. Driving After Revocation Prohibited
4. Driving Under FRA Suspension
5. Driver’s License – Evade Interlock
Ronathan and his wife Joberta are fighting. It’s impossible to tell who started it, but by the time the police are called, both of them are pretty banged up and both separately admit to escalating the argument. Officer Smith charges both Ronathan and Joberta with Assault 3 (Domestic Violence).
Who gets a VIS? Who gets a VN?
Neither Ronathan nor Joberta receive a VIS or VN —this is a cross-complaint where both of them were charged so both of them are defendants.
What 3 documents always get pulled into a case when it gets opened?
1. Charging Doc (SUMMS OR MISD)
2. Brady List
3. LEA Letter
What 4 documents make up a DVT packet?
1. Misdemeanor Complaint
2. PC Affidavit (or AWAR Attachment A)
3. Victim Info Sheet
4. Defendant Criminal History
Which member of our team used to work as a community service coordinator at the Sheriff's Office?
Ashleigh
Name all 3 CC discovery clerks and the divisions they cover.
Stephanie Canlas - A,B,C,D
Nicole Valdez - G, H, FAC
Lina Ritchie - E, F, J, K
Jonald is driving down a residential street when he accidentally runs into a parked car. The owner of the parked car, Pathaniel, sees this happen and calls the police. Neither Jonald or Pathaniel have active insurance. Jonald is ultimately charged with just careless driving. Pathaniel isn't charged with anything. Who gets a VIS?
Pathaniel does! Even though he doesn't have insurance, his car was parked, so he will get a VIS.
What kinds of cases get reviewed for a filing decision?
TM cases
What is the full title of a Motion for Discovery?
Request for Discovery, Theory of Defense & Alibi Demand
Which member of our team has worked in County Court the longest and how many years have they worked?
Katie and 12 years!
Which Law Enforcement Agency will send you links to download the BWC/photos via email?
Palmer Lake
Ronathan is driving his truck with his wife Joberta in the passenger seat. Ronathan is driving carelessly and accidentally hits CSPD Officer Smith’s police cruiser and comes to a stop after crashing into the local In-N-Out’s front window. Ronathan, Joberta, and Officer Smith are all injured. Ronathan has valid insurance. Ronathan is charged with 3 counts of Careless Driving Resulting in Injury.
Who gets a VIS?
CSPD gets a VIS because Officer Smith was injured on the job and they will cover his medical bills—their cruiser was also damaged, but Ronathan’s insurance will pay for that.
In-N-Out does not get a VIS because Ronathan has valid insurance to pay for the damage he caused.
Joberta does not get a VIS. She’s Ronathan’s wife and lives with him at the same address.
Intake opens 8 different kinds of cases. Name each of them.
1. Traffic
2. Non-VRA Misdemeanors
3. VRA Misdemeanors
4. Careless w/ Death
5. DVs
6. AWARs
7. TM cases
8. Teller cases
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the Brady List?
Brady vs. Maryland
What is a 718s 982 Edition and which member of our team owns one?
Porsche and Chad!
According to our training manual, there are 16 Law Enforcement Agencies in El Paso and Teller Counties. Name those agencies and where they store their BWC.
CSPD and TCSO: Polaris
EPSO: Motorola
FPD, MPD, MSPD, CSP, UCCS, PPSC, Calhan, CCPD, WPPD: Axon
PLPD: Links sent to your email to download and upload to Action
HSPPR, Division of Gaming, Division of Wildlife: No BWC
What 4 rights do Victims have under VRA?
1. Right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
2. Right to be notified.
3. Right to be consulted.
4. Right to be heard.
Name the 11 things you enter in the Case Tab when opening a DV case.
1. Defendant Name
2. Case Type: Criminal
3. Adult/Juvenile
4. Filing Type: Complaint (C)
5. Filing Status: Misdemeanor Complaint
6. Team/Unit: Fast Track (FT)
7. Victim Advocate
8. Judge
9. Prosecutor
10. Division
11. Category: County In Custody (CC)
There is a poster in the 6th floor lobby for the notable "Pearl of Allah" case from 2001.Who was the DA that prosecuted that case and who was her chief witness?
Bonus: How much did the Pearl of Allah weigh?
Jeanne Smith and Tom Phillips
14 pounds