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GUSTAFSON
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COLORADO SPRINGS PROSTITUTION ARREST &
SOLICITING A PROSTITUTE
PATRONIZING A PROSTITUTE, PIMPING, PANDERING & RELATED SEXUAL
OFFENSES
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GENERAL
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE
CRIMES OF A SEXUAL NATURE |
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This page covers a variety of circumstances and criminal charges with links to
related civil matters.
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An individual who has attempted to hire a prostitute and found himself or
herself arrested in the midst of police sting operation
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An individual who in fact picked up a prostitute and was discovered in
flagrante delicto while parking near a closed business, perhaps in a park
or other semi-private public place.
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An individual who has advertised escort or other services and finds
himself or herself arrested by the prospective client in the midst of
police sting operation.
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An individual who was approached by a prospective client in a vehicle and
finds himself or herself arrested by the prospective client in the midst
of police sting operation.
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An individual who, by phone or in person, has made arrangements for two
other persons to meet for the purpose of a sexual liaison involving cash.
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An individual who has received money from a person engaging in
prostitution.
There are multiple charges, sanctions and consequences which can accrue when sex
is allegedly involved with money. Disposition may include attendance at an
STD - HIV Awareness
Class and / or
HIV Testing. and / or
Target Area Prohibition.
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TARGET AREA 1
South Nevada
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PROSTITUTION |
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
TARGET AREAS |
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TARGET AREA 2
East Platte
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TO REMAIN SILENT |
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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 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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NO CONSENT - NO VOLUNTARY SEARCH
NO WAIVER OF OTHER RIGHTS |
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DEFENSE OF SEX
CRIMES
PROSTITUTION
MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE |
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CRS
18-7-201 - Prostitution prohibited
(1) Any person who performs or offers or agrees to perform any act of sexual intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, masturbation, or anal intercourse with any person not his spouse in exchange for money or other thing of value commits prostitution.
(2) (a) "Fellatio", as used in this section, means any act of oral stimulation of the penis.
(b) "Cunnilingus", as used in this section, means any act of oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris.
(c) "Masturbation", as used in this section, means stimulation of the genital organs by manual or other bodily contact exclusive of sexual intercourse.
(d) "Anal intercourse", as used in this section, means contact between human beings of the genital organs of one and the anus of another.
(3) Prostitution is a class 3 misdemeanor.
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SENTENCING GRID
CRS 18-1.3-501 Class 3 Misdemeanor Offenses
Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties
| MISDEMEANOR
CRIMINAL OFFENSES |
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Jail |
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Fines |
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Minimum |
Maximum |
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Classification (M-3)
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None |
6 months |
$50 |
$750 |
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
Prostitution, CRS 18-7-201, is an offense involving moral turpitude. R
& F Enterprises v. County Comm., 199 Colo. 137 (Colo. 1980); see
generally Annotation. 23 A.L.R. Fed. 480, 565 (1975).
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CRS
18-7-207 - Prostitute making
display. Any person who by word, gesture, or action endeavors to further the practice of prostitution in any public place or within public view commits a class 1 petty offense.
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SENTENCING GRID
CRS 18-1.3-503 Class 1 Petty Offenses
Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES |
Presumptive
Jail |
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Minimum |
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Classification (P-1)
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None |
6 months |
None |
$500 |
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
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18-7-202 - Soliciting for prostitution
(1) A person commits soliciting for prostitution if he:
(a) Solicits another for the purpose of prostitution; or
(b) Arranges or offers to arrange a meeting of persons for the purpose of prostitution; or
(c) Directs another to a place knowing such direction is for the purpose of prostitution.
(2) Soliciting for prostitution is a class 3 misdemeanor.
The offense of soliciting is complete when the offender solicits another for
prostitution, arranges or offers to arrange a meeting of persons for the purpose
of prostitution, or directs another to a place knowing such direction is for the
purpose of prostitution. CRS 18-7-202 The prostitute's subsequent decision
to engage or not to engage in a sexual act with her customer is not essential to
this crime. People v. Mason,
642 P.2d 8 (Colo. 1982)
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CRS 18-1.3-501 Class 3 Misdemeanor Offenses
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18-7-203 - Pandering
(1) Any person who does any of the following for money or other thing of value commits pandering:
(a) Inducing a person by menacing or criminal intimidation to commit prostitution; or
(b) Knowingly arranging or offering to arrange a situation in which a person may practice prostitution.
(2) Pandering under paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section is a class 5 felony. Pandering under paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section is a class 3 misdemeanor.
Pandering is committed when a person knowingly for money arranges or offers to
arrange a situation in which a person may practice prostitution.
18-7-203(1)(b). The prostitute's subsequent decision to engage or not to
engage in a sexual act with her customer is not essential to this crime. People
v. Mason, 642 P.2d 8 (Colo. 1982)
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CRS 18-1.3-501 Class 3 Misdemeanor Offenses
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18-7-204 - Keeping a place of prostitution
(1) Any person who has or exercises control over the use of any place which offers seclusion or shelter for the practice of prostitution and who performs any one or more of the following commits keeping a place of prostitution if he:
(a) Knowingly grants or permits the use of such place for the purpose of prostitution; or
(b) Permits the continued use of such place for the purpose of prostitution after becoming aware of facts or circumstances from which he should reasonably know that the place is being used for purposes of prostitution.
(2) Keeping a place of prostitution is a class 2 misdemeanor.
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CRS 18-1.3-501 Class 2 Misdemeanor Offenses
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Classification (M-2)
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12 months |
$250 |
$1,000 |
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
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18-7-208 - Promoting sexual
immorality
(1) Any person who, for pecuniary gain, furnishes or makes available to another person any facility, knowing that the same is to be used for or in aid of sexual intercourse between persons who are not husband and wife, or for or in aid of deviate sexual intercourse, or who advertises in any manner that he furnishes or is willing to furnish or make available any such facility for such purposes, commits promoting sexual immorality.
(2) "Facility", as used in this section, means any place or thing which provides seclusion, privacy, opportunity, protection, comfort, or assistance to or for a person or persons engaging or intending to engage in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse.
(3) Promoting sexual immorality is a class 2 misdemeanor.
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CRS 18-1.3-501 Class 2 Misdemeanor Offenses
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18-7-205 - Patronizing a prostitute
(1) Any person who performs any of the following with a person not his spouse commits patronizing a prostitute:
(a) Engages in an act of sexual intercourse or of deviate sexual conduct with a prostitute; or
(b) Enters or remains in a place of prostitution with intent to engage in an act of sexual intercourse or deviate sexual conduct.
(2) Patronizing a prostitute is a class 1 petty offense.
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CRS 18-1.3-503 Class 1 Petty Offenses


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DEFENSE OF SEX
CRIMES
PROSTITUTION
CRIMINAL OFFENSE |
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9.4.102 -
PROSTITUTION
A. It is unlawful for any person to engage in prostitution.
B. It is unlawful for any person to solicit for prostitution. A person solicits for prostitution if that person:
1. Asks, proposes or otherwise seeks to engage another for the purpose of prostitution; or
2. Arranges or offers to arrange a meeting of persons for the purpose of prostitution; or
3. Directs another to a place knowing the direction is for the purpose of prostitution.
C. It is unlawful for any person to pander. A person panders when, in exchange for money or other thing of value, that person knowingly arranges or offers to arrange a situation in which a person may engage in prostitution.
D. It is unlawful for any person to keep a place of prostitution. Any person who has control or exercises control over the use of any premises which offers seclusion or shelter for the practice of prostitution keeps a place of prostitution if that person performs any one or more of the following:
1. Knowingly grants or permits the use of the place for the purpose of prostitution; or
2. Permits the continued use of the place for the purpose of prostitution after becoming aware of facts or circumstances from which that person should reasonably know that the place is being used for the purposes of prostitution.
E. It is unlawful for any person to patronize a prostitute. Any person who performs any one or more of the following acts with a person not the person's spouse patronizes a prostitute:
1. Engages in sexual conduct or activity with a prostitute; or
2. Enters or remains in a place of prostitution with intent to engage in sexual conduct or activity with a prostitute.
F. It is unlawful for any person to loiter for the purpose of prostitution.
1. A person loiters for the purpose of prostitution if that person loiters in a manner and under circumstances manifesting the purpose of inducing, enticing, soliciting or procuring another to engage in prostitution. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether the purpose of prostitution is manifested are the following:
a. The person is a known prostitute or panderer or, if the person is not a known prostitute or panderer, the person maintains a presence in an area which, within the knowledge of the arresting officer, is frequented by known prostitutes or panderers; and
b. The person either:
(1) Repeatedly beckons to, stops or attempts to stop passersby, or engages or attempts to engage passersby in conversation; or
(2) Repeatedly stops or attempts to stop motor vehicle operators by hailing, waving of arms or any other gesture or action.
2. Any person suspected of loitering for the purpose of prostitution shall be afforded an opportunity to explain the person's presence and conduct prior to the person's arrest.
3. No person shall be convicted of loitering for the purpose of prostitution if it appears at trial that the person was not afforded an opportunity to explain the person's presence and conduct prior to arrest or if it appears at trial that the explanation given by the person was true and disclosed a lawful purpose.
G. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
KNOWN PROSTITUTE OR
PANDERER: A person who, within one year prior to the date of arrest for violation of this section, has been convicted of prostitution, soliciting, pandering or loitering for the purpose of prostitution, and the conviction is within the knowledge or information of the arresting officer.
LOITER: To be dilatory, to stand idly around, to linger, delay, remain, abide, tarry or wander about in a public place.
PROSTITUTE: Any person who engages in prostitution.
PROSTITUTION: Engaging, offering to engage or agreeing to engage in sexual conduct or activity with any person except one's spouse where one or more of the parties is to receive money or any other thing of value in exchange for performing the sexual conduct or activity.
SEXUAL CONDUCT OR ACTIVITY: Any act involving contact between the genitals of one person and the mouth, hand, anus or genitals of another person, including genital intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, masturbation or anal intercourse.
H. Any person who is convicted of prostitution pursuant to this section shall be ordered by the court to submit to a blood test of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The results of the test shall be reported to the person tested, the City Attorney, and the El Paso County District Attorney. The City and district attorneys shall keep the results of the test confidential unless the person is charged with a violation of this section or Colorado Revised Statutes section 18-7-201.7 or 18-7-205 and the results of the test indicate the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. (Ord. 4517; 1968 Code §8-30; Ord. 81-62; Ord. 82-120; Ord. 91-70; Ord. 01-42)
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Springs Municipal Court Possible Penalties
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Adult |
Minor |
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10 - 90 days |
Juvenile
Court |
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$10 - $500 |
Juvenile Court |
court costs $10 would be in addition to the above fine
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Colorado
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Springs Municipal Ordinance 9.4.102
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Prostitution |
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Colorado Springs Municipal Ordinance 1.1.201
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General Penalty - maximum jurisdiction:
Jail 90 days and/or Fine $500
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Minors
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19-2-104(1)(a)(II) |
Municipal
court no jurisdiction - Juvenile Court Has Jurisdiction
Municipal ordinances - except traffic - maximum 10
days jail
Municipal violations - no provision for minor to be treated as an adult
Municipal criminal violations - maximum 10 days jail
or juvenile court assumes exclusive jurisdiction
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Ordinance 1.1.202
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Minor Offenders
Municipal violations - no provision for minor to be treated as an adult
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Prostitution is an offense involving moral turpitude. R & F
Enterprises v. County Comm., 199 Colo. 137 (Colo. 1980); see generally
Annotation. 23 A.L.R. Fed. 480, 565 (1975).

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Palmer Lake Municipal Court
not to accept negotiated plea settlements. If your ticket in in this
court, counsel must prepare for trial;
trial fees and costs would be quoted. 
DEFENSE OF SEX
CRIMES
PIMPING
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CRS 18-7-206. Pimping. Any person who knowingly lives on or is supported or maintained in whole or in part by money or other thing of value earned, received, procured, or realized by any other person through prostitution commits pimping, which is a class 3 felony.
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CRS 18-1.3-401 Class 3 Felony Offenses
Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties
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12 years |
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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
Pimping statutes have withstood constitutional challenges on the grounds of
equal protection, vagueness, overbreadth and economic association.
Examples would be People v. Stage, 195 Colo. 110 (Colo. 1978), People
v. Johnson, 195 Colo. 350 (Colo. 1978)
Any person who knowingly lives on or is supported or maintained in whole or in part
by money or other thing of value earned, received, procured, or realized by any
other person through prostitution commits pimping, a class 3 felony. A
claim that defendant merely received money for use of the rooms, and not from
any prostitution activity that occurred in the rooms is not legally sufficient
to withstand a guilty verdict if defendant knows purpose of the business was
about and encouraged prostitution. People v. Cerrone, 867 P.2d 143
(Colo. App. 1993)
In the
case of pimping, which admittedly involves a prior act of prostitution, the
offense occurs when the offender receives and knowingly lives on the earnings of
the prostitute. Once this conduct occurs, no further act of the prostitute,
discretionary or otherwise, is essential to criminal liability. People
v. Mason, 642 P.2d 8 (Colo. 1982); see also People
v. Smith, 638 P.2d 1 (Colo. 1981); People v. Andrews, 632 P.2d 1012
(Colo. 1981).
People
v. Ganatta, 638 P.2d 268 (Colo. 1981)
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When evidence was offered
that defendant was an owner and manager of the club, and that checks
payable to "cash," but representing payments for a prostitute's
sexual services, were endorsed by him and deposited by him into a business
bank account of which he was either sole or part owner, in our opinion,
the evidence was sufficient to establish a prima facie case that defendant
lived on or was supported in whole or in part from funds derived from
prostitution.
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The is no merit in the
defendant's assertion that in order to be convicted of pimping a person
must be maintained solely or substantially by proceeds from prostitution.
Rather, the proper inquiry under the statute is whether the defendant
knowingly received funds derived from another's prostitution and applied
those funds to his support, maintenance, or "living.
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Where the people's evidence
establishes that a person knowingly applies a thing of value received
through another's act of prostitution to his own benefit, whether it be a
business or personal benefit, a prima facie case for proof of the crime of
pimping has been made.

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DEFENSE OF SEX
CRIMES
REGULATORY LAW
ESCORT SERVICE CODE
MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE |
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The
Colorado Escort Service Code is
contained at CRS §§ 12-25.5-101 -115. It requires licensing of escort
services, escorts and escort bureau runners. Everybody involved must be of
"good moral character", over age 18 criminal history checks will be
run and prostitution is prohibited.
It's now a misdemeanor crime to engage in the escort business without a license
or to violate any provision of the Escort Service code. Written contracts
for each individual service are required under CRS 12-25.5-112, and on a monthly
basis escort services must turn over the records to authorities for
scrutiny. Patrons are gonna' love that.
We all know the Gazette-Telegraph
closed out the "escort" ads years ago. Simply
advertising an escort service in the Independent can place a person in
significant difficulties if the advertiser doesn't possess an escort bureau license.
Same applies to the various internet sites which are notorious for
prostitution advertising, such as
Sowet,
TOB The Other
Board,
Craigslist,
Colorado Escorts or
Colorado Adult Open Directory. Law enforcement officers peruse
these or other known sites
and will print the information contained in the web pages for use as
prosecution evidence. Simple click-print & evidence gathering would commonly be
accomplished before initial contact to
avoid subsequent web page deletion - destruction of evidence. Rather
convenient for VNI agents to have auto-dated evidence which may include the
smiling face of the advertiser for patent identification, nude or suggestive
evidentiary photographs, along with text which advertises unlicensed escort
services or unlicensed
massage services, perhaps
pricing for services or hourly fees and verbiage which may border on blatant
solicitation for prostitution. Internet posting leaves a digital
footprint. Defense counsel recommends that any such advertising should
not exist unless it is an advertisement for lawful escort services pursuant
to valid license. Also refer to gathering
evidence by
surreptitious means.
12-25.5-103. Definitions.
(1) "Escort" means any person who, for a salary, fee, commission, hire, or profit, makes himself available to the public for the purpose of accompanying other persons for companionship.
(2) "Escort bureau" means any business, agency, or person who, for a fee, commission, hire, or profit, furnishes or arranges for persons to accompany other persons for companionship.
(3) "Escort bureau runner" means any person who, for a salary, fee, hire, or profit, acts in the capacity of an agent for an escort bureau by contacting or meeting with escort patrons whether or not said person is employed by such escort bureau or by another business or is self-employed.
(4) "Escort patron" means any person who seeks the services of an escort, escort bureau, or escort bureau runner.
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CRS 12-25.5-113 Violation of Escort Service Code
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LICENSING FOR LAWFUL BUSINESS
ESCORT
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City of Colorado Springs Clerk's Office |
EMAIL |
Physical Address
30 S Nevada Ave Suite 101
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm |
Mailing Address
PO Box 1575 Mail Code 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-1575
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Phone:
(719) 385-5901 |
Fax:
(719) 385-5114 |
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Deputy Clerk: Larry Lucero |
Direct
Phone: (719) 385-5107 |
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refer to City Clerk for log book & reporting requirements |
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Colorado
Secretary of State
Business Center Records Search
Trade Name * Incorporation * LLC * LLP |
City of Colorado Springs licensing search for escort
bureau, escort or escort runner is not available via an
on-line business license search. Licensing can be
searched by a call or visit to the City Clerk's Office. |
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DEFENSE OF SEX
CRIMES
REGULATORY LAW
MASSAGE PARLOR CODE
MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE |
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Colorado Massage Parlor Code, CRS 12-48.5-101 to -119, 5B. The terms massage
and massage parlor and massage are defined at CRS 12-48.5-103. The statute makes
it unlawful for any person to operate a massage parlor without holding a validly
issued local license. CRS 12-48.5-110(1)(a), and requires that every applicant,
licensee, or agent or employee of said applicant or licensee shall, prior to
commencing work in or upon the licensed premises, obtain an identity card from
the law enforcement agency within the licensing jurisdiction in a form
prescribed by the local licensing authority and shall carry said identity card
at all times while in or upon the licensed premises. CRS 12-48.5-105(4).
The
Colorado Massage Parlor Code,
CRS 12-48.5-101 to -119 and Adams County Ordinance No. 2, entitled Ordinance
Establishing Massage Parlor Regulations, both of which regulate commercially
operated massage parlors but exempt certain types of massage procedures from
governmental control, have been held not unconstitutionally vague in violation
of due process of law, do not violate equal protection of the laws, and do not
suffer from unconstitutional overbreadth and do not violate associational
interests. Regency Services Corp. v. Board of County Comm., 819
P.2d 1049 (Colo. 1991), R & F Enterprises v. County Comm., 199 Colo.
137 (Colo. 1980)
The Adams County ordinance
followed the Colorado statute. It is likely any other county or city ordinance /
code have done or will do likewise.
Law enforcement officers peruse
known sites
and will print the information contained in the web pages for use as
prosecution evidence, which may include the identifying smiling face of the
advertiser, services offered including reference to unlicensed massage and
pricing. Defense counsel recommends that any such advertising should
not exist unless it is an advertisement for lawful massage services pursuant
to a
valid license.
Also refer to gathering
evidence by
surreptitious means.
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SENTENCING GRID
CRS 12-48.5-111 Violation of Massage Parlor Service Code
Unclassified Misdemeanor Offenses |
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PARLOR CODE VIOLATIONS |
Presumptive Jail |
License |
Presumptive
Fines |
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Minimum |
Maximum |
Loss |
Minimum |
Maximum |
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0 days |
1 year |
5 years |
$0 |
$5,000 |
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LICENSING FOR LAWFUL BUSINESS
MASSAGE
PARLOR AND MASSAGE THERAPIST |
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In May, 2009 the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
indicated that if the local government does not have massage parlor
licensing ordinances or regulations, massage parlors are
unregulated. DORA phone: (303) 894-7800, Brian Pritchard (303)
894-2983, J. Arcelin, (303) 894-2987. |
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massage therapist licensing is
regulated by DORA |
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Colorado Department of Regulatory
Agencies (DORA)
Registrations - Automated Licensure Information System
Massage Therapist License Search
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separate web page |
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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 agencies. |
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DEFENSE OF SEX
CRIMES
HIV VIRUS - AIDS
ACTS BY PROSTITUTE
FELONY
OFFENSE |
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CRS 18-7-201.5. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome testing for persons convicted of
prostitution.
(1) (a) Any person who is convicted of prostitution pursuant to section 18-7-201 or a comparable municipal ordinance shall be ordered by the court to submit to a diagnostic test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The court shall order that such person shall pay the cost of such diagnostic test as a part of the costs of the action.
(b) As used in this subsection (1), "diagnostic test" means a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening test followed by a supplemental HIV test for confirmation in those instances when the HIV screening test is repeatedly reactive.
(2) The results of any test performed pursuant to this section shall be reported to the person tested and to the district attorney or the municipal prosecuting attorney of the jurisdiction in which the person is prosecuted. The district attorney or municipal prosecuting attorney shall keep the results of such test strictly confidential unless the results of such test indicate the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome and:
(a) The person is subsequently charged with a violation of section 18-7-201.7 or 18-7-205.7; or
(b) The person is subsequently charged with a violation of section 18-7-201 or 18-7-205 or a comparable municipal ordinance and the district attorney or municipal prosecuting attorney for the charging jurisdiction seeks the test results for purposes of case evaluation, charging, and sentencing. In such case, the district attorney or municipal prosecuting attorney who obtained the original conviction pursuant to section 18-7-201 or a comparable municipal ordinance may release the test results only to the district attorney or municipal prosecuting attorney in the charging jurisdiction or the said district attorney's or municipal prosecuting attorney's designee. Any district attorney or municipal prosecuting attorney who receives test results pursuant to this paragraph (b) shall keep said test results strictly confidential, except as provided in this subsection (2).
(3) (a) The test ordered pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be performed by a facility that provides ongoing health care.
(b) An employee of the facility that performs the test shall provide, for purposes of pretrial preparation and in court proceedings, oral and documentary evidence limited to whether the person tested pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and subsequently charged under section 18-7-201.7 or 18-7-205.7 was provided notice prior to the date of the offense that he or she had tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome and the date of such notice. |
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CRS 18-7-201.7. Prostitution with knowledge of being infected with acquired immune deficiency
syndrome.
(1) Any person who performs or offers or agrees to perform any act of sexual intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, masturbation, or anal intercourse, as such terms are defined in section 18-7-201 (2), with any person not his spouse, in exchange for money or any other thing of value, and if such person has been tested for acquired immune deficiency syndrome pursuant to section 18-7-201.5 or 18-7-205.5 or otherwise, and the results of such test indicate the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome, such person commits prostitution with knowledge of being infected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
(2) Prostitution with knowledge of being infected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a class 5 felony.
(3) (a) In sentencing any person convicted of prostitution with knowledge of being infected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome pursuant to this section, the court may order that such person submit to an assessment for the use of controlled substances or alcohol developed pursuant to
CRS 16-11.5-102 (1) (a). The court may further order that such person comply with the recommendations of such assessment as part of any sentence to probation, county jail, community corrections, or incarceration with the department of corrections. The assessment and compliance with the recommendations of the assessment shall be at the person's own expense, unless the person is indigent.
(b) In addition to treatment for abuse of controlled substances and alcohol, the court may require the person to participate in mental health treatment if such treatment is recommended in the person's
pre-sentence report prepared pursuant to CRS 16-11-102. The mental health treatment shall be at the person's own expense, unless the person is indigent. |
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SENTENCING GRID
CRS 18-1.3-401 Class 5 Felony Offenses
Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties |
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES |
Presumptive
Prison |
Presumptive
Fines |
| CRS 18-1.3-401 |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Parole |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| Class 5 Felony Classification
(F-5)
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1 year |
3 years |
2 years |
$1,000 |
$100,000 |
| F-5 Mitigated |
6 months |
18 months |
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3 years
+ 1 day |
6 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
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All sentences may include
assessment / evaluation at a state certified agency and must include domestic
abuse counseling. CRS
18-6-801(1)(a) and CRS
16-11.8-104
Jail sentence to home detention
(ankle bracelet) is not prohibited, but is unlikely
The Court may impose any other condition reasonably related to rehabilitation.
A period of probation would not be uncommon.
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DEFENSE OF SEX
CRIMES
HIV VIRUS - AIDS
ACTS BY A
PERSON
PATRONIZING A PROSTITUTE
FELONY
OFFENSE |
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CRS 18-7-205.5. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome testing for persons convicted of patronizing a
prostitute.
(1) (a) Any person who is convicted of patronizing a prostitute pursuant to section 18-7-205 or a comparable municipal ordinance shall be ordered by the court to submit to a diagnostic test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The court shall order that such person shall pay the cost of such diagnostic test as a part of the costs of the action.
(b) As used in this subsection (1), "diagnostic test" means a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening test followed by a supplemental HIV test for confirmation in those instances when the HIV screening test is repeatedly reactive.
(2) The results of any test performed pursuant to this section shall be reported to the person tested and to the district attorney or the municipal prosecuting attorney of the jurisdiction in which the person is prosecuted. The district attorney or the municipal prosecuting attorney shall keep the results of such test strictly confidential unless the results of such test indicate the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome and:
(a) The person is subsequently charged with a violation of section 18-7-201.7 or 18-7-205.7; or
(b) The person is subsequently charged with a violation of section 18-7-201 or 18-7-205 or a comparable municipal ordinance and the district attorney or the municipal prosecuting attorney for the charging jurisdiction seeks the test results for purposes of case evaluation, charging, and sentencing. In such case, the district attorney or municipal prosecuting attorney who obtained the original conviction pursuant to section 18-7-205 or a comparable municipal ordinance may release the test results only to the district attorney or municipal prosecuting attorney in the charging jurisdiction or the said district attorney's or municipal prosecuting attorney's designee. Any district attorney or municipal prosecuting attorney who receives test results pursuant to this paragraph (b) shall keep said test results strictly confidential, except as provided in this subsection (2).
(3) (a) The test ordered pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be performed by a facility that provides ongoing health care.
(b) An employee of the facility that performs the test shall provide, for purposes of pretrial preparation and in court proceedings, oral and documentary evidence limited to whether the person tested pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and subsequently charged under section 18-7-201.7 or 18-7-205.7 was provided notice prior to the date of the offense that he or she had tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome and the date of such notice. |
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CRS 18-7-205.7. Patronizing a prostitute with knowledge of being infected with acquired immune deficiency
syndrome.
(1) Any person who performs any of the acts described in section 18-7-205 (1), with any person not his spouse, and if such person has been tested for acquired immune deficiency syndrome pursuant to section 18-7-201.5 or 18-7-205.5 or otherwise, and the results of such test indicate the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome, such person commits patronizing a prostitute with knowledge of being infected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
(2) Patronizing a prostitute with knowledge of being infected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a class 6 felony. |
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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 |
| CRS 18-1.3-401 |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Parole |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| Class 6 Felony Classification
(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
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All sentences may include
assessment / evaluation at a state certified agency and must include domestic
abuse counseling. CRS
18-6-801(1)(a) and CRS
16-11.8-104
Jail sentence to home detention
(ankle bracelet) is not prohibited, but is unlikely
The Court may impose any other condition reasonably related to rehabilitation.
A period of probation would not be uncommon.
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INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS |
Where relevant, I utilize
the services of independent professionals. Rates of independent
providers of professional services change periodically and billings are not
controlled by counsel.
If retained by counsel as an
agent of the attorney, such independent service providers are bound by the
attorney-client privilege. If retained privately by the client, no such
agency or confidentiality exists.

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PROSTITUTION
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY? |
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Do I need an attorney?
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Regarding criminal allegations involving
moral turpitude, it's probably time to
loosen the pocket book and hire a defense attorney. 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 need not retain my services, but hire
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ATTORNEY'S FEES
AND COSTS
DEFENSE OF
PROSTITUTION OR PATRONIZING A PROSTITUTE
OTHER CRIMES OF A
SEXUAL NATURE |
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OTHER POTENTIAL
LITIGATION |
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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.
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
QUOTE
CRIMINAL
DEFENSE
PROSTITUTION
OR PATRONIZING A PROSTITUTE |
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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.
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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Prostitution
cases are a hybrid between usual settlement preparation and full
trial preparation. It is prudent to file a motion for discovery and issue subpoena duces tecum upon the law enforcement VNI, dispatch,
records & crime lab to obtain all investigative notes & reports, audio
& visual surveillance tapes. It is also prudent to photo relevant
scenes & have an
investigator interview all potential witnesses. |
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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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defense
of prostitution or patronizing a prostitute
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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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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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Price |
Client Background Search |
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Varies |
DMV
Out of
State Driving Record |
| 20.00 |
Offense
Report |
| 10.00 |
DA
Office
discovery packet -
estimate (actual may be more or less) |
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25.00 |
State
court jury deposit C.R.Crim.P. 23, CRS
16-10-109 (non-refundable except by acquittal) |
| 10.00 |
Court records search
& copy costs (actual may be more or less) |
| 10.00 |
Copy expense at
courthouse for prior offense files (estimate - may vary) |
| 30.00 |
OJW fee to
court
(outstanding judgment warrant) |
| 500.00 |
Private Investigator
initial retainer - usually relevant
variable based upon number of witnesses to interview |
| 200.00 |
Law enforcement 911 /
dispatch records, tapes & transcript - widely variable |
| 200.00 |
Subpoena
process service
expense - depends on number of subpoenas issued |
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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 Colorado Springs |
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Less Common
Expenses |
| $100.00 |
Toxicology
- BAC Ethanol (alcohol) only - toxicology relevant only if alcohol or drug
involved |
| 150.00 |
Toxicology
- BAC Ethanol (alcohol) + NaFl (preservative) |
| 75.00 |
Toxicology
- UA qualitative toxicology screen for marijuana |
| 600.00 |
Toxicology
- UA quantitative toxicology screen for marijuana |
| 525.00 |
Toxicology
- Substance quantitative toxicology screen for marijuana |
| 575.00 |
Toxicology
- Qualitative and quantitative drug screen |
| 700.00 |
Toxicology
- BAC ethanol (alcohol) + NaFl (preservative) + drug screen |
| 10.00 |
Accident
Report - relevant only if traffic stop is also involved |
| 2.20 |
DMV
admin hold release fee (OJW - outstanding judgment warrant) |
NOTE
It is generally prudent to procure
law enforcement video or audio tapes and
to conduct police officer interviews by a
private investigator prior to pre-trial conference |
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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
QUOTE
CRIMINAL
DEFENSE
COLORADO ESCORT SERVICES CODE OR
COLORADO MASSAGE PARLOR CODE |
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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.
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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Escort service code and
massage parlor
code violation cases are a hybrid between usual settlement preparation and full
trial preparation. It is prudent to file a motion for discovery and motion
for issuance of a subpoena duces tecum upon the law enforcement VNI, dispatch,
records & crime lab to obtain all investigative notes & reports, audio
& visual surveillance tapes. It is also prudent to have an
investigator interview all potential witnesses. |
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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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criminal
defense
of escort service code or massage parlor code charges
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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 |
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POTENTIAL FEE
QUOTE
CRIMINAL DEFENSE -
OTHER SEXUAL
CRIMES |
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I generally offer hourly fees or a
trial flat fee. Cases other than prostitution or attempting to
procure the services of a prostitute may be more serious and may involve felony
charges. Such cases may be non-negotiable. In an
unusual circumstance, you may be quoted a settlement flat fee to investigate and plea
bargain with prosecutors in the court criminal charges. Due to varying
facts & circumstances, it is not possible to issue a blind ballpark
estimate.
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trust deposit request
regarding fees & costs |
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When
a charge results in
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. |
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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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To
Be Determined
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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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other
sexual crimes 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 |
It is generally prudent to procure
law enforcement video or audio tapes and
to conduct police officer interviews by a
private investigator prior to pre-trial conference |
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
search
pricing |
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Cheer up. Life gets
better.
Thank you for considering my
services; I appreciate your inquiry.
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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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ALTERNATIVES
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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
Litigant Pro Se - Attempt to
Prepare Defense of Own Criminal Case |
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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
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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 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 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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ATTORNEY
TRADE AREA & TRAVEL
CASES OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
GEOGRAPHIC
DISTANCE
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Colorado is a big state
ease of internet access, email & toll free phone doesn't change
that fact |
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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 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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Southern Colorado Area |
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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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CITIES / TOWNS |
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El Paso
County |
Colorado Springs / Manitou
Springs / Fountain |
I welcome new cases. Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical. |
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Chaffee
County |
Salida |
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Crowley
County |
Ordway |
Metro Denver Area |
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Custer
County |
Westcliffe |
COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
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Douglas
County |
Castle Rock |
City and County of Denver |
Denver |
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Elbert
County |
Kiowa / Simla |
Adams County |
Brighton / Thornton / Federal
Heights |
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Fremont
County |
Canon City / Florence / Penrose |
Arapahoe
County
Court
District Court |
Littleton / Centennial /
Englewood |
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Huerfano County |
Walsenburg |
Arapahoe County - East |
Aurora |
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Las
Animas County |
Trinidad |
Broomfield County |
Broomfield |
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Lincoln
County |
Hugo (county seat) / Limon |
Gilpin
County |
Blackhawk / Central City |
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Otero
County |
La Junta |
Jefferson County |
Golden / Wheat Ridge |
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Park
County |
Fairplay |
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Pueblo
County |
Pueblo |
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Teller
County |
Cripple Creek / Woodland Park |
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feel free to call or email if you are a client or are seeking representation |
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FREE
INITIAL CONSULTATION
not an offer for free legal
advice - refer to link for terms
I am a sole practitioner with need to manage my caseload & reserve
the right to decline any legal matter |


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