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COLORADO SPRINGS CRIMINAL, DUI & TRAFFIC DEFENSE MATTERS
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CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC
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COLORADO CRIMINAL
LAW & TRAFFIC LAW
COLORADO SPRINGS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
FELONY OFFENSES, MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES, PETTY OFFENSES AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Colorado criminal trial practice 25+ years Colorado State Courts & Colorado
Springs Municipal Court |
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RIGHT
TO REMAIN SILENT
NO STATEMENTS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
* PROSECUTORS
* THIRD PERSONS |
Admissions made by a criminal defendant may be admissible in the prosecutor's
case in chief. At the of investigation or arrest or subsequent thereto, no criminal defendant should discuss a case with or make
any statements whatsoever to any law enforcement officer, prosecutor, witness,
the alleged victim, an insurance adjuster or any other third person.
Prosecutors
will not hesitate to file intimidation of witness felony charges, and your
statements are admissible in a trial or motions hearing. You have the
absolute right to remain silent even if police don't tell you. Exercise
that right. In some circumstances, no statutory
privilege exists with respect to medical providers (doctor, nurse, etc),
counselors (psychologist, psychiatrist), clergy (minister, priest) or spouse
(husband, wife) - only the attorney-client privilege exists. Consult with your attorney before
talking.
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RIGHT
AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCH & SEIZURE
NO CONSENT - NO VOLUNTARY SEARCH
NO WAIVER OF OTHER RIGHTS |
When a criminal suspect voluntarily gives permission for police or law
enforcement to search, items found in that search will likely be admissible as
evidence. Conversely, searches without a warrant are presumed unlawful
with some exceptions. Evidence found as a result of an unlawful search may
be suppressed (excluded from admission) as a fruit of the poisonous tree.
Every citizen has the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable search
and seizure. Never consent to a search or seizure without advice of legal
counsel. Let law enforcement procure a warrant or face possible
constitutional challenge to the evidence.
Similarly, no other rights should be waived by any criminal suspect or defendant
without advice from counsel. If you aren't certain what your rights are at
the time of the police request, simply say no - I need to speak to an attorney.
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CRIMINAL DEFENDANT
DEMEANOR |
Defense attorneys frequently see the police report phrase:
"suspect was cooperative." Law
enforcement officers will do what they will do regardless of your cooperation -
it won't help and may likely hurt your court case defense.
This attorney advises clients to remain silent and be courteous, calm and in
control of your emotions. Politely decline any police requests,
making the statement you need to consult with legal counsel before giving
a response, and request presence of an attorney. You have the right to
presence of and advice of defense counsel. Exercise your
rights.
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ATTORNEY
REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS
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NOTICE: I NO LONGER ACCEPT CASES:
SEXUAL ASSAULT or SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD |
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NOTICE:
I DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING CASES |
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ROBBERY, FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT or MURDER |
CHILD ABUSE HOMICIDE OR FELONY
CHILD ABUSE |
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I
welcome representation inquiries however please refer to
first
consultation - the purpose is not to provide free legal advice to the
general public. Unless seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or
call. I do not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response
to questions submitted from non-clients. Given the scope of internet
accessibility I can not be the free "Colorado answer man" and will
politely decline.
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ALTERNATIVES
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FIND
A LAWYER |
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if
you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information
sole practitioner
attorney does not accept these matters |
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a. a pro-bono (free) lawyer
b. an attorney who may take
lower fees - economic hardship
c. an attorney who may take installment payments |
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MID-LITIGATION
REPRESENTATION
alternatives and find a
lawyer links provided as a courtesy
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Attorney
Policies
Litigant Pro Se - Attempt to
Prepare Defense of Own Traffic or Criminal Case |
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1.
Adequate Time. If sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your case and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will
likely accept defense representation. This shall
not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through first
consultation. |
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Insufficient Time. If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not
sufficient time to adequately prepare your case or defense before a contested
court proceeding, please do not call. I decline. |
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Limited Assistance.
Please do not call requesting instruction, directions, legal theory,
forms completion or limited document drafting, partial representation, or an explanation of
applicable law to assist you in preparation or defense of your own case. I decline. |
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Attorney
Policies
Representation
by Previous Attorney
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Current Attorney.
Until an order has entered withdrawing representation by an
attorney, an ethical rule violation exists if counsel
knowingly speaks to another attorney's client without current
attorney's consent. This ethical rule governs all
attorneys. Please do not call until after
you have terminated representation by a former attorney.
After
other counsel's withdrawal it may take significant effort for the the new attorney to "catch up."
Please be aware fees and costs will be associated with procuring the court
file and coming up to speed in the case. |
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Adequate Time.
If prospective client terminates employment of the
former attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
traffic or criminal case, and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will
likely accept representation. This shall
not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through
first
consultation. |
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Insufficient Time.
If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is
not sufficient time to adequately prepare your case or
defense before a contested court proceeding, please do
not call. I decline. |
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Second Opinion.
I will not arm chair quarterback another
attorney's case preparation, trial tactics or theory of
the case. Please do not call for a second
opinion or an opinion regarding the competence
of preparation or defense in your current
traffic or criminal case. I decline. |
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POST
SENTENCING MATTERS
PROBATION
REVOCATION * PAROLE VIOLATION
DEFERRED SENTENCE
REVOCATION * APPEALS |
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Post
Sentencing. I do not accept post sentencing
matters in any criminal, DUI or traffic case unless I provided
representation during the case in chief at the trial court level
and am familiar with the facts,
testimony and exhibits received into evidence, meritorious issues
& rulings. That's been my policy for years. Please do
not call or inquire regarding post sentencing matters if you are
not a former client.
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This
includes plea to
domestic
violence or other
criminal charge,
DUI,
DEAC
or DWAI charge or other
traffic
charge and probation,
deferred sentence,
parole or incarceration or
revocation proceedings based upon alleged failure to comply. |
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Exceptions.
If the underlying criminal case qualifies, refer to
sealing
criminal records. I accept meritorious sealing cases
regardless of whether or not you are a former client. NOTICE:
alcohol related traffic offenses, other traffic offenses or traffic
infractions are a specifically excluded in the
sealing
statute and can not be sealed. If relevant, I also accept
meritorious
collateral
attack cases.
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CASES
OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Geographic Distance - Travel
Time, Mileage and Expense
Colorado is a big
state. Ease of internet access, email and toll free phone doesn't change
that fact. |
Attorney
is very willing to travel outside the Colorado Springs area to present
or defend a case,
but please be aware
travel
time, mileage and expense would apply. If you are out of state or unfamiliar with Colorado
geography, refer to the map to determine where
Colorado Springs is
located in relation to the county of your court case or hearing.
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If
travel is necessary, a
trust
deposit
would be required to cover anticipated travel time, mileage & expenses. If it is not economically justifiable to retain my
services with travel,
please contact counsel in the locale of your case. |
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FIND
A LAWYER
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I welcome new cases.
Intent is not to be harsh or to discard potential new business, but to be
practical. |
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| ATTORNEY TRADE AREA |
| COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
| El Paso County |
Colorado Springs / Fountain |
Pueblo County |
Pueblo |
| Teller County |
Cripple Creek |
Fremont County |
Canon City |
| Chaffee County |
Salida |
Custer County |
Westcliffe |
| Park County |
Fairplay |
Huerfano County |
Walsenburg |
| Douglas County |
Castle Rock |
Las Animas County |
Trinidad |
| Arapahoe County |
Littleton |
Crowley County |
Ordway |
| Arapahoe County - East |
Aurora |
Otero County |
La Junta |
| City and County of Denver |
Denver |
Bent County |
Las Animas |
| Jefferson County |
Golden |
Las Animas County |
Trinidad |
| Adams County |
Brighton |
Alamosa & Rio Grande |
Alamosa & Del Norte |
| Elbert County |
Kiowa |
Costilla County |
San Luis |
| Lincoln County |
Hugo (county seat) / Limon |
Conejos County |
Conejos / Antonito |
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REMEDIAL
LINKS
refer to links for information |
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HOMEPAGE |
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published by
Colorado Springs attorney - traffic & criminal trial practice 25+ years Colorado State Courts
& Colorado Springs Municipal Court |
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Drunk
Driving aka DWI or OWI or OMVUI
MIP
includes Sale or Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, Furnishing Cigarettes or
Tobacco Products to Minors |
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CRIMINAL TOPICAL WEBPAGES |
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FELONY
OFFENSES AND MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES AND PETTY OFFENSES
HARASSMENT & STALKING,
THIRD
DEGREE ASSAULT,
SECOND
DEGREE ASSAULT,
MENACING,
VIOLATION
OF RESTRAINING ORDER,
FALSE
IMPRISONMENT ,
CRIMINAL
MISCHIEF,
OBSTRUCTION
OF TELEPHONE,
WIRETAPPING,
EAVESDROPPING,
PERJURY
& FALSE
REPORTING
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE
FELONY OFFENSES * MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES
PETTY OFFENSES * TRAFFIC OFFENSES
INDEX
- CRIMINAL DEFENSE |
Property and Dishonesty
Theft - Felony & Misdemeanor, Petty Theft & Shoplifting,
Trespassing, Burglary, Theft of Rental Property, Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft, Theft
by Receiving, Theft of Cable Service, Giving False Information to a
Pawnbroker, Criminal Trespass, Criminal Tampering, Defacing Property,
Forgery, Issuance of Bad Check, Uttering a False Instrument, Criminal
Impersonation, Altering Identification Number, Bribery, Embezzlement, Unauthorized Use of a
Financial Transaction Device, Unauthorized or Fraudulent Use of Guaranteed
Check Card or Credit Card, Computer Crime, Gaming Offenses
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Crimes Against Person
Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Homicide,
Second Degree Assault,
Third Degree Assault,
Menacing - Felony or
Misdemeanor,
Harassment
& Stalking,
Violation
of Restraining Order,
False
Imprisonment,
Criminal
Mischief, Criminal Extortion, Reckless
Endangerment, Kidnapping, Violation of a Custody Order, Extortion,
Fighting, , Misdemeanor Child Abuse |
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Drugs
Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V
Unlawful Use of a Controlled Substance
Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing, Sale or Possession
Offenses Relating to Marihuana or Marijuana Co | |
