Opinion ID: 1406050
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Heading: Claims Under the United States Constitution

Text: The appellants argue that section 18-13-119 violates the free speech, due process, and equal protection clauses of the United States Constitution. [6] In analyzing these claims, we remain mindful of a number of principles. A statute enjoys a presumption of constitutionality. People v. Moore, 674 P.2d 354, 357 (Colo.1984). A party who challenges the constitutionality of a statute bears the burden of proving its unconstitutionality beyond a reasonable doubt. People v. Rowerdink, 756 P.2d 986, 990 (Colo.1988). If a statute is capable of both constitutional and unconstitutional interpretations, then the constitutional interpretation must be adopted. People v. Randall, 711 P.2d 689, 692 (Colo.1985).