People v. Phillips

Decision Date25 October 2012
Citation315 P.3d 136
Docket Number08CA2013
PartiesThe PEOPLE of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff–Appellee, v. Jon Richard PHILLIPS, Defendant–Appellant.
CourtColorado Court of Appeals
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