The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner v. Isidore Griego, Respondent

Summary

The court held that attempted reckless manslaughter and attempted second degree assault require proof that the defendant placed an actual, discernible person at risk of death or serious bodily injury; a generalized risk to the public is insufficient. Because no particular person was placed at risk during either incident, the evidence was legally insufficient, so the court affirmed the court of appeals and directed entry of judgments of acquittal. Justice Coats, joined by Justice Boatright, dissented, arguing that the majority improperly added a victim-proximity requirement inconsistent with attempt liability and misapplied equal-protection principles.