GUSTAFSON
LAW
OFFICE
Colorado Springs, Colorado
El Paso County
Robert D. Gustafson
* Attorney at Law *
Colorado Springs
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COLORADO SPRINGS INDECENT EXPOSURE
DEFENSE
AND PUBLIC INDECENCY
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Phone (719) 260-1002
Fax (719) 260-1003 **
Toll Free (800) 410-1002 |
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Indecent exposure & DUI arrest - Colorado Springs - public indecency defense - registered sex offender
Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyer
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Throughout the years I have defended
multiple DUI cases wherein the client
was also charged with indecent exposure or
public
indecency.
This has arisen has arisen in 3 factual circumstances when judgment was impaired by
alcohol and the urge was great:
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1. Clients have stopped the vehicle
to relieve themselves in a semi-private but public location (i.e.: behind a
bridge strut or behind a building) This is not an uncommon
circumstance. Former clients have stated: "beer goes through you
quickly" or "when 'ya gotta go, 'ya
gotta go" |
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2. Clients have stopped the vehicle
to masturbate in a semi-private but public location (i.e.: behind a closed
commercial building, bridge or parking lot) |
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3. While driving or in the vehicle, client's have engaged in sex with a
spouse, significant other, or
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In circumstances of this nature, the
charges have included not only
alcohol
related traffic charges, but
indecent exposure
or public indecency. Due to recent
changes in Colorado law, this has become a major problem for anyone so
charged. It is worthwhile to read on.
Refer to Sex Offender Status section for
additional information regarding complications raised by
prosecution
of alcohol related traffic charges.
Refer to Sealing Criminal Justice Records
section for additional information regarding complications raised by
prosecution
of alcohol related traffic charges.

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NO STATEMENTS
LAW ENFORCEMENT * PROSECUTORS
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY |
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My clients are advised not to discuss facts, law or trial strategy in any
offense of a sexual nature or civil nuisance abatement proceeding with anyone other than myself as legal counsel or a private investigator
retained as my agent, who is covered by the attorney - client privilege. Statements
to any third person may be grounds for additional criminal charges, even if
the other person is a trusted confidant. In cases alleging a sexual or
drug offense, it is quite common for others to be previously or subsequently
apprehended and offer information to law enforcement or prosecution in return
for reduced charges or immunity (transactional or use). Because offenses
of a sexual or drug nature may be perceived as deviant or on-going enterprises, VNI units of
law enforcement recruit confidential informants to gain information. It
would also not be uncommon for a person's confidant to be a confidential
informer, perhaps
wearing a
wire. Be very careful what you tell or say to other persons -
your statements may be used against you at hearing or trial, and the third person's testimony may be involuntarily compelled by
subpoena. Website visitors who are not my clients should consult with
your attorney before talking.
Twice said -
Admissions made by a criminal defendant may be admissible in the prosecutor's
case in chief. Do not discuss a case or make
any statements whatsoever with any law enforcement officer, prosecutor, witness,
the other involved party 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. Consult with your attorney before talking.
When the police contact you, don't
try to explain the circumstances.
Stop Talking.
Simply say at the outset that you wish to remain silent & want an attorney.

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BASIC
INFORMATION
please refer to the below links
for basic information regarding defense of criminal & traffic cases |
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DEFENSE OF COLORADO SEX
CRIMES
INDECENT EXPOSURE
MISDEMEANOR OR
FELONY |
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CRS 18-7-302. Indecent exposure.
(1) A
person commits indecent exposure if he knowingly exposes his genitals to the
view of any person under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to cause
affront or alarm to the other person.
(2) (a) (Deleted by
amendment, L. 2003, p. 1435, § 31, effective July 1, 2003.)
(b) Indecent exposure is a class 1 misdemeanor.
(3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2002,
p. 1587, § 21, effective July 1, 2002.)
(4) Indecent exposure is a class 6
felony if the violation is committed subsequent to two prior convictions of a
violation of this section or of a violation of a comparable offense in any other
state or in the United States, or of a violation of a comparable municipal
ordinance.
QUICK
SENTENCING GRID
CRS 18-1.3-501 Class 1 Misdemeanor Offenses
Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties
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MISDEMEANOR
CRIMINAL OFFENSES |
Presumptive
Jail |
Presumptive
Fines |
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Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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Class 1 Misdemeanor
Classification (M-1)
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6 months |
18 months |
$500 |
$5,000 |
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SENTENCING GRID
CRS 18-1.3-401 Class 6 Felony Offenses
Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties
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FELONY
CRIMINAL OFFENSES |
Presumptive
Prison |
Presumptive
Fines |
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Minimum |
Maximum |
Parole |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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(F-6)
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1 year |
18 months |
1 year |
$1,000 |
$100,000 |
| F-6 Mitigated |
6 months |
9 months |
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1 year
+ 1 day |
3 years |
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two felony convictions - minimum sentence mandatory
- no probation CRS 18-1.3-401(1)(b)(II)
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Mitigation - not less than one-half the
presumptive minimum sentence CRS 18-1.3-401(6)
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Aggravation - not more than twice the presumptive
maximum sentence. CRS 18-1.3-401(6)
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Extraordinary aggravating circumstances - at
least midpoint presumptive sentence, not more than twice presumptive maximum
sentence. CRS 18-1.3-401(8)(a) Examples - crime of violence, on
parole - probation or bond when offense committed. There are many more
aggravating circumstances contained in CRS 18-1.3-401(8)
For more information, I have included an abbreviated
summary of statutes regarding criminal sentencing. It is not intended to be all inclusive, however
does contain a summary of basic information pertaining to a range of relevant
sentencing penalties. For a summary - refer to

DEFENSE OF COLORADO SEX
CRIMES
PUBLIC INDECENCY
this offense is commonly charged in conjunction with public sex
PETTY OFFENSE |
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CRS 18-7-301. Public indecency.
(1) Any person who performs any of the following in a public place or where the conduct may reasonably be expected to be viewed by members of the public commits public indecency:
(a) An act of sexual intercourse; or
(b) An act of deviate sexual intercourse; or
(c) A lewd exposure of the body done with intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desire of any person; or
(d) A lewd fondling or caress of the body of another person.
(2) Public indecency is a class 1 petty offense.
QUICK
SENTENCING GRID
CRS 18-1.3-509 Class 1 Petty Offenses
Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties
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PETTY
CRIMINAL OFFENSES |
Presumptive
Jail |
Presumptive
Fines |
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Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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Class 1 Petty
Classification (P-1)
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None |
6 months |
None |
$500 |
Penalty assessment procedure (pay by
mail) may be utilized - CRS
16-2-201
For more information, I have included an abbreviated
summary of statutes regarding criminal sentencing. It is not intended to be all inclusive, however
does contain a summary of basic information pertaining to a range of relevant
sentencing penalties. For a summary - refer to

Alcohol prosecution makes defense
of indecent exposure difficult. Where
DUI,
DEAC or
DWAI,
is charged, if the
District Attorney Office
can make a prima facie case,
state law prohibits flat dismissal.
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a. Because
indecent
exposure IS DEFINED
as a
sex
offense, if defendant is convicted of or accepts a deferred
sentence to any offense in the case with subsequent dismissal,
caselaw
defines defendant to be a
sex
offender. It is likely that trial will be necessary.
b. If the indecent exposure charge
is brought in a separate criminal case independent of the
alcohol
prosecution charging
DUI,
DEAC or
DWAI,
that changes the dynamics. The prohibition against
prima
facie case dismissal would not exist in the indecent exposure case.
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Public indecency is
NOT
DEFINED
as a
sex
offense. Regardless of the disposition, defendant will not be a
sex
offender.


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SEALING
CRIMINAL JUSTICE RECORDS
refer to link for additional information in separate webpage
If a
straight conviction enters to any offense, criminal justice records may not be
sealed in any criminal case.
this is the serious aspect
plea negotiation may not work - not guilty verdict at trial is likely necessary
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If
the underlying charges are defined as an offense for which the factual basis involved unlawful sexual behavior, as defined in section
CRS 16-22-102 (9) -
sex
offense, (applies to
indecent
exposure) and
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Deferred
sentence to an offense which is not
classified as a
sex
offense, and
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If the case
is subsequently dismissed in its entirety upon successful completion of the
deferred
sentence, then
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NOTE: Defendant is
still precluded from
sealing
criminal justice records pursuant to CRS 24-72-308(3)(c)
If
the underlying charges are defined as an offense for which the factual basis involved
unlawful
sexual behavior, as defined in section CRS 16-22-102 (9)
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sex
offense
- in order to preserve the right to petition to
seal, defendant must obtain either:
a.
flat dismissal of all charges, or
b.
not guilty verdict on all charges at trial
c.
deferred
sentence to any offense won't work
If
flat dismissal or not guilty verdict enters to all charges, refer to the
above link for information regarding
defendant's records of this offense maintained by the
CBI, FBI,
law
enforcement agencies,
courts,
prosecution, and any evaluation or treatment
agencies.
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If the
case is ultimately dismissed as a result of
deferred
sentence successful completion, flat dismissal or not guilty verdict
enters to all charges, refer to the
above link for information regarding
defendant's records of this offense maintained by the
CBI, FBI,
law
enforcement agencies,
courts,
prosecution, and any evaluation or treatment
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Sealing
criminal justice records can only occur if not guilty verdict has
entered with respect to all charges or if all charges have been
dismissed. In an alcohol
prosecution charging
DUI,
DEAC or
DWAI,
if the District
Attorney Office can
make a prima facie case, state
law prohibits flat dismissal.
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Indecent
exposure
IS DEFINED as a
sex
offense pursuant to CRS 16-11.7-102. If defendant is convicted of or accepts a deferred
sentence to any offense in the case with subsequent dismissal,
caselaw
defines defendant to be a
sex offender. That would preclude
sealing
criminal justice records. CRS 24-72-308(3)(c), CRS 16-22-102(9).
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Public Indecency
is
NOT
DEFINED
as a
sex
offense pursuant to CRS 16-11.7-102. If defendant accepts a deferred sentence to that charge
or any other offense in the case with subsequent dismissal, defendant
would still be able to file suit for
sealing
criminal justice records. CRS 24-72-308(1)(a)
Public Indecency
is
NOT DEFINED
as a
sex
offense pursuant to CRS 16-11.7-102. If defendant is convicted of that charge or any other
offense in the case, due to a conviction of any offense, defendant may not
seal
criminal justice records. CRS 24-72-308(1)(a)(I).
If the indecent exposure
charge or public indecency charge is brought in a separate criminal case
independent of the
alcohol
prosecution charging
DUI,
DEAC or
DWAI,
that changes the dynamics because the prohibition against
prima
facie case dismissal does not exist in the
indecent
exposure or
public Indecency case.
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Potential Defenses
Indecent Exposure
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The most common defenses to a
charge of this nature is factual, either challenging the alleged
exposure itself, or the circumstances. Counsel will review the
case for any
jurisdictional
attack and pursue if relevant.
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Potential Defenses
Public Indecency
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The most common defenses to a
charge of this nature is factual, either challenging the alleged setting
- that it was not reasonably expected that the conduct would be viewed by members of the public,
or the alleged act itself. Counsel will review the case for any
jurisdictional
attack and pursue if relevant.
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INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS
private investigators * process service
* laboratories * transcription
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ADVICE
BY LAYMEN
forewarned is forearmed
advice by unsupervised paralegals
& street corner lawyers |
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INDECENT EXPOSURE * PUBLIC INDECENCY
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY? |
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Do I need an attorney?
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Probably time to loosen the pocket book and
hire a
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Either offense may be
considered a crime of moral turpitude. Indecent exposure is
defined as a
sex
offense with attendance consequences. Your goal when the
case is concluded should be eligibility to file a petition to
seal criminal justice records.
This is simply beyond the ken of most laymen.
You may retain my
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ATTORNEY'S
FEES AND COSTS
INDECENT EXPOSURE & PUBLIC
INDECENCY |
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At the time of the first
visit, a prospective client will be quoted attorney's fees and estimated costs. The quote will
be honored for a period of seven (7) days, after which it is subject to change
without notice if this office has not been retained. Attorney is a sole
practitioner with need to manage his caseload. Pending proposed client
acceptance and payment, retainer agreement proposals are subject to
withdrawal. Attorney reserves the right to decline any case.
INDECENT EXPOSURE.
In most circumstances, attorney initially makes an option offer of 1.) billing
to be upon hourly fees, or in the alternative, 2.) quote of a trial flat fee.
ELECTION.
Offered fee options will be up to the client, however client's initial election will be
final. Attorney reserves the right to quote hourly fees only without a
flat fee offer. Settlement flat fee is not offered in indecent exposure
cases due to sex offender registry requirement with a negotiated plea.
PUBLIC INDECENCY.
In most circumstances, attorney initially makes an option offer of 1.) billing
to be upon hourly fees, or in the alternative, 2.) quote of a settlement flat
fee or a trial flat fee. Attorney reserves the right to quote hourly fees
only without a flat fee offer, or hourly and trial flat fee options only.
ELECTION.
Offered fee options will be up to the client, however client's initial election will be
final.
Included in attorney's primary website is a
web page devoted to clear definition & understanding of free
first
consultation, fees and costs, retainer agreement and terms of
representation. Additional
information regarding fees & costs may be found via the links
following potential quotes.
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POTENTIAL FEE
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INDECENT
EXPOSURE DEFENSE |
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HOURLY
FEE RATE
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I
generally offer hourly fees or a trial flat fee. Trial flat
fee would be dependent upon the facts and circumstances of the
case, however the above would be a common quote. This
shall neither constitute an offer, nor be construed as a binding
estimate.
Felony would
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Due
to the severity of
sex
offender classification and
registered
sex offender status if a deferred sentence is accepted, defendant
pleads guilty to or is convicted of any offense
(including a non-sexual offense), this type of case is
commonly non-negotiable, I offer hourly fees or a trial
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Indecent
exposure may be charged in conjunction with
DUI,
DEAC or
DWAI
or combined with
prostitution.
The circumstances can vary so widely with this type of charge, those
circumstances will determine
a. Whether a
settlement
flat fee or trial flat fee would be offered in addition to
option for hourly fees, or
b. An offer of hourly fees only would be
made. |
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Allegations
of prior conviction or misconduct to be introduced by prosecutors for a
collateral purpose would effect a quote. |
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trust deposit request
regarding fees & costs |
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Prior to commencement of
representation, the attorney will quote the amount requested as a trust
deposit against which attorney's fees and costs may be billed. The
requested trust
deposit will be dependent upon the facts and
circumstances of your case.
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indecent
exposure defense
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this shall not constitute an offer, nor be construed as a binding
estimate
trust deposit request can be affected greatly by need for psychological
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psychiatric evaluation & expert testimony |
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Client authorization
is obtained
for any large cost expense. Final expenditure may run less or
client
may periodically be asked for additional amounts to be deposited to trust if
fees and costs will exceed previous deposits. |
Client
will be provided with a trust accounting and itemized
billing statement when there has been activity on the account. At the end of
each case, a detailed accounting summary is provided and
remaining trust proceeds are refunded. |
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trust
deposit for anticipated fees & costs is due when
retained |
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attorney does not accept installment payments |
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regular billings are
scheduled on the 1st and 15th
if
fees and costs are not paid as agreed, representation is
withdrawn |
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MAJOR
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED |
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PARTIAL LIST OF POTENTIAL
COSTS
out of pocket costs are the responsibility of the
client |
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costs change & below cost information may be obsolete |
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| link to Colorado
Judicial Branch website - current costs
information published by state |
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| direct link to
criminal or traffic court costs - costs change &
lists may be obsolete |
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Potential Expenses |
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Price |
Client Background Search |
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Offense Report |
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DA
Office discovery packet -
estimate (actual may be more or less) |
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25.00 |
State
court jury deposit - (offenses M-3 - 6
months or less jail - C.R.Crim.P. 23, CRS
16-10-109 (non-refundable except by acquittal) |
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Court records search
& copy costs (actual may be more or less) |
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Copy expense at
courthouse for prior offense files (estimate - may vary) |
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Public
Service supervision fee |
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OJW fee to
court
(outstanding judgment warrant) - anticipating Integral Recoveries
collection agency referral costs |
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Private Investigator
- variable based upon number of witnesses to interview |
| 200.00 |
Law enforcement 911 /
dispatch records, tapes & transcript - widely variable |
| 150.00 |
Merchant, business or
shopping mall video cam or
rapid photo cam digital files - widely variable |
| 200.00 |
Subpoena
process service
expense - depends on number of subpoenas issued |
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$3 per page 250.00 |
Transcriptionist - law
enforcement 911 / dispatch audio files & investigator interview audio
recordings if relevant |
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Varies |
On-line
legal
research - dependent upon issues requiring legal research,
if any |
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Rates |
Travel
time and expenses if the case
is outside El Paso County |
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Alcohol or Substance Testing & Testimony
if Relevant |
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Toxicology - BAC Ethanol
(alcohol) only |
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Toxicology
- BAC Ethanol
(alcohol) + NaFl (preservative) |
consult counsel or
lab
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Toxicology - UA
qualitative or
quantitative toxicology screen for marijuana, substance quantitative
toxicology screen for marijuana or
qualitative and quantitative drug screen |
3,000
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Laboratory
- Toxicologist testimony hourly fees and travel mileage - if
expert testimony relevant - rates as of 5/24/05
misdemeanor hourly rate $350 - 5 hours
travel time + minimum 1.5 hours court time |
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NOTE
It is generally prudent to procure
law enforcement video or audio tapes and security camera digital
files from any relevant merchant, business or mall, and
to conduct police officer and witness interviews by a
private investigator at the earliest oppostunity |
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In every indecent exposure or public indecency case, it is prudent to place law enforcement 911 *
dispatch tapes and records, plus other
law enforcement
records under subpoena duces tecum. Expense will depend upon the amount
of time the
law enforcement agency
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CAVEAT:
Not all above costs will be relevant to any given case, and additional
expenses not identified may be incurred in any individual case. Costs
quoted are subject to change by independent providers; actual costs paid will
be billed. limited
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POTENTIAL FEE
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SETTLEMENT
FLAT FEE
if not charged in
conjunction with a more serious offense
would be deducted from trial
flat fee |
$2,500
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TRIAL
FLAT FEE
if not charged in
conjunction with a more serious offense
settlement fee would be
deducted |
$5,500
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I generally offer hourly fees or a settlement flat fee.
Given the moral turpitude nature of the charge, trial is more likely
than in many prosecutions, however the case may plea bargain and not proceed to trial. The settlement flat
fee would be dependent upon the facts and circumstances of the case, however
the above would be a common quote. Allegations of prior conviction
or misconduct to be introduced by prosecutors for a collateral purpose
would effect a quote. This shall neither constitute an offer, nor
be construed as a binding estimate.
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Trial
flat fee would be dependent upon the facts and circumstances of the case, however the
above would be a common quote.
This shall
neither constitute an offer, nor be construed as a binding estimate. |
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Public
indecency may be charged in conjunction with
DUI,
DEAC or
DWAI
or combined with
prostitution.
The circumstances can vary so widely with this type of charge, those
circumstances will determine
a. Whether a
settlement
flat fee or trial flat fee would be offered in addition to
option for hourly fees, or
b. An offer of hourly fees only would be
made. |
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frequent
trust deposit request
regarding fees & costs |
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PAYMENT |
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Prior to commencement of
representation, the attorney will quote the amount requested as a trust
deposit against which attorney's fees and costs may be billed. The
requested trust
deposit will be dependent upon the facts and
circumstances of your case.
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public
indecency defense
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this shall not constitute an offer, nor be construed as a binding
estimate |
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Client authorization
is obtained
for any large cost expense. Final expenditure may run less or
client
may periodically be asked for additional amounts to be deposited to trust if
fees and costs will exceed previous deposits. |
Client
will be provided with a trust accounting and itemized
billing statement when there has been activity on the account. At the end of
each case, a detailed accounting summary is provided and
remaining trust proceeds are refunded. |
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trust
deposit for anticipated fees & costs is due when
retained |
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attorney does not accept installment payments |
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regular billings are
scheduled on the 1st and 15th
if
fees and costs are not paid as agreed, representation is
withdrawn |
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MAJOR
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED |
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COSTS
refer to costs identified
above - follow link
Out of pocket expenses (costs) are the responsibility of the client. |
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Generic
costs relevant to any criminal action
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Generic
costs relevant to any litigation
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CAVEAT:
Not all above costs will be relevant to any given case, and additional
expenses not identified may be incurred in any individual case. Costs
quoted are subject to change by independent providers; actual costs paid will
be billed. limited
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Thank you for considering my
services; I appreciate your inquiry.

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INITIAL CONSULTATION TERMS
not an offer for legal advice - refer to link
attorney is a sole practitioner with need to manage his caseload
attorney reserves the right to decline any legal matter |

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