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Robert D.
Gustafson, Attorney At Law
COLORADO SPRINGS TRIAL LAWYER
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6538 Charter
Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-1335
Phone (719) 260-1002
Toll Free (800) 410-1002
E-MAIL
ATTORNEY
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Attorney
Business Hours
Attorney
Availability Status
FREE
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Fax (719) 260-1003
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COLORADO
SPRINGS MIP
DEFENSE
MINOR IN POSSESSION
UNDERAGE POSSESSION - CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL
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WELCOME
I appreciate your interest
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Alcoholism or drug addiction can occur at any age, socio-economic background,
race or religion. Think it can't happen to you or a loved one? - think again. As with other
illnesses, dependency doesn't care who are, what you are, how old you are, or
where you come from. If client, loved one or opposing parent has an alcohol or drug problem, he /
she should also
immediately commence attending at least 1 AA
or NA meeting per week. Address the problem and get it under control before it has a chance to destroy
the quality of life. Support is available.
COMPLETION
CERTIFICATE FORMS
Alcohol Education * Alcohol
Therapy * Public Service * AA Meetings * Antabuse - disulfirum
deferred sentence * probation
Colorado trial practice 25+ years - Colorado State Courts
& Colorado Springs Municipal Court
DUI,
DEAC
or
DWAI
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Driving
Under Restraint * *
Speeding
Tickets |
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** NOTE:
Effective December, 2004 public service in El Paso County must be completed under supervision of an
approved
agency with insurance on the worker. The court will not give credit for
public service completed outside supervision and will not accept verification
other than through the supervision agency. Chief judges of other
counties may have instituted similar blanket orders. |
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Current
Clients will be provided with verification forms containing
name and case number.
Current clients may print any
above linked form for individual but not commercial or law office use.
Files are password restricted.
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Former
Clients and Non-Clients may
print and use any linked verification form identified
in blue.
Former & non-clients do
not have permission to print or otherwise use any linked
verification form identified in red.
This restriction is not any inconvenience - it merely removes my name from
the caption of pleadings and thereby avoids any possible confusion to the
court or prosecutors. Otherwise, the Current
Client or Former Client and Non-Client
forms are the same.
Former & Non-Client limited
permission to forms identified in blue
extends to individual but not commercial or law office use.
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Use of any form shall
not constitute representation, nor shall it be considered an
appearance of counsel in any litigation
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Under Colorado law, if the insurance information
of a driver was not included in a law enforcement traffic accident report,
an on-line State of Colorado Accident Report must be submitted to the
Colorado DMV
within 10 days of an accident. CRS 42-4-1609 If the accident occurs
within the City of Colorado Springs and an officer does not respond or
complete an accident report, a
CSPD
Accident Cold Report is due
within 72 hours. Also by statute, statements by a
driver in the accident report may not be used in conjunction with any court
proceedings, criminal or civil, except that the DMV may disclose the identity of a person involved in an accident when such identity
is not otherwise known or when such person denies his or her presence at such
accident. CRS 42-4-1610, CRS 42-7-504. Refer to link in above box for DMV
on-line accident report and Colorado DMV forms. The primary
purpose of filing the accident report is to comply with state law, and to
provide evidence of insurance on the vehicle - thereby avoiding an
FRA
suspension. If
hit & run,
an
alcohol traffic offense
such as DUI, DEAC, DWAI or MIP or
driving under restraint charges are alleged, a driver should consult with his or her defense attorney
regarding exercise of constitutional privileges before making any oral or
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DMV
PROCEEDINGS & DRIVER LICENSE
MATTERS
LOSS OF COLORADO DRIVING PRIVILEGES |
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Driving in Colorado is
a constitutionally protected privilege, but nevertheless a privilege
which may be lost. Multiple statutes can cause loss of driving
privileges for different driver behavior. Drivers are entitled
to a
DMV hearing. In some circumstances the right to hearing
precedes potential DMV adverse action; under other Colorado traffic
laws the adverse order is entered, then the driver is provided notice
of the adverse action and right to request subsequent hearing.
If hearing has been held or a DMV final order has otherwise
entered and the Colorado driver's license or Colorado driving privileges have
been suspended, revoked or denied, the driver's remaining recourse is appeal to
the District Court.
DMV appeal is subject to a
statute of limitations. Right to
appeal may be lost if the driver delays. Upon final order in the District
Court, either party make take the case on appeal to the Colorado Court of
Appeals. Refer to links for additional information. |
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ATTORNEY
REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS
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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 |
FIND
A LAWYER |
if
you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information |
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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
Defendant
Pro Se - Attempt to Defend Own Case
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1.
Adequate Time. If sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
defense 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 prepare an adequate 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 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.
Please be aware, after
other counsel's withdrawal it may be
difficult for the the new attorney to "catch
up." |
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Adequate Time.
If prospective client terminates employment of the
former attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
defense, 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 prepare an adequate 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 defense tactics or theory of
defense. Please do not call for a second
opinion or an opinion regarding the competence
of your current defense. I decline. |
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POST
SENTENCING MATTERS
PROBATION
REVOCATION * PAROLE VIOLATION
DEFERRED
SENTENCE
REVOCATION * APPEALS |
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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, rulings & meritorious issues. 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 appeals or plea to
domestic violence,
MIP,
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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Attorney Trade Area and Travel
CASES OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
GEOGRAPHIC
DISTANCE
ECONOMIC
CONSIDERATIONS |
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Colorado is a big state. |
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Ease of internet access, email and toll free
phone doesn't change that fact. Due to the limited nature of this issue,
it is not economically justifiable for a client to pay travel time or
expenses beyond adjacent counties. |
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Attorney has limited his
trade area due to economic considerations. |
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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 from out of state or are 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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El Paso County |
Colorado Springs / Manitou
Springs / Fountain |
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Douglas County |
Castle Rock |
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Elbert County |
Kiowa / Simla |
I welcome new cases. Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical. |
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Crowley County |
Ordway |
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Fremont County |
Canon City / Florence / Penrose |
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Pueblo County |
Pueblo |
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Teller County |
Cripple Creek / Woodland Park |
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FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
not an offer for free legal advice - refer to link for terms
attorney is a sole practitioner with need to manage his caseload
attorney reserves the right to decline any legal matter |
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GUSTAFSON LAW OFFICE TOPICAL
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Topical Website Copyright © 2003
- All Rights Reserved - Document Revised
July 14, 2008
no copyright claimed to images other than photograph and law office logo
Topical Website Initial Publication Date: January 9, 2004
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