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City of Colorado Springs v. Trig Bundgaard, Alan Pitts, Mark Chamberlain, and Cayla Norris
Date: 12-02-2016
Case Number:
Judge: HayDen W. Kane, II
Court: Municipal Court, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael Curran
Defendant's Attorney: Pro se
Description:
Colorado Springs, CO - Protestors Convicted For Violating Pedestrian Access Act Ordinance
The City of Colorado Springs charged Trig Bundgaard, age 36, and Alan Pitts, age 33, with violating the City's Pedestrian Access Action, also known as the "set-lie" ordinance.
The Defendants were not allowed to assert a First Amendment defense by the Court.
Bundgaard organized an led the April 19, 2016 protest that drew at least 150 people to Acacia Park.
The ordinance was adopted to reduce or eliminate loitering in Downtown Colorado Springs.
The City of Colorado Springs charged Trig Bundgaard, age 36, and Alan Pitts, age 33, with violating the City's Pedestrian Access Action, also known as the "set-lie" ordinance.
The Defendants were not allowed to assert a First Amendment defense by the Court.
Bundgaard organized an led the April 19, 2016 protest that drew at least 150 people to Acacia Park.
The ordinance was adopted to reduce or eliminate loitering in Downtown Colorado Springs.
Outcome:
Guilty - Defendants can be fined and/or jailed for not more than 1 year when sentenced.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
Editor's Comment: This case may eventually make its way to the United States Supreme Court.
About This Case
What was the outcome of City of Colorado Springs v. Trig Bundgaard, Alan Pitts, M...?
The outcome was: Guilty - Defendants can be fined and/or jailed for not more than 1 year when sentenced.
Which court heard City of Colorado Springs v. Trig Bundgaard, Alan Pitts, M...?
This case was heard in Municipal Court, Colorado Springs, Colorado, CO. The presiding judge was HayDen W. Kane, II.
Who were the attorneys in City of Colorado Springs v. Trig Bundgaard, Alan Pitts, M...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Michael Curran. Defendant's attorney: Pro se.
When was City of Colorado Springs v. Trig Bundgaard, Alan Pitts, M... decided?
This case was decided on December 2, 2016.