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GUSTAFSON LAW OFFICE
COLORADO SPRINGS DUI ALCOHOL EDUCATION AND THERAPY
GRID USED BY PROBATION DEPARTMENT ALCOHOL EVALUATORS

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Robert D. Gustafson  *  Attorney at Law  *  Colorado Springs
Business Hours  *  Attorney Availability  *  Trade Area
 
Toll Free (800) 410-1002
 
 
COLORADO SPRINGS DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE 
ALCOHOL EDUCATION SENTENCING PENALTY GRID
Alcohol Education & Therapy Sentencing - Colorado DUI, DWAI, DEAC - completion forms - AA meetings & antabuse
Colorado Springs traffic & criminal defense attorney
Colorado traffic & criminal trial practice 25+ years Colorado State Courts & Colorado Springs Municipal Court
ALCOHOL EDUCATION GRID
Colorado Dept. of Health Regulation Used by Evaluators
USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE GRID - DUI
statutory
COMPLETION FORMS - AA meetings, public service
disulfiram - antabuse, alcohol education & therapy, 
USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE GRID - DEAC
statutory
SENTENCING GRID AND INFORMATION
DUI, DEAC & DWAI
USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE GRID - DWAI
statutory
SYNOPSIS OF SENTENCING LAW
BAC 0.20 OR GREATER
VICTIM IMPACT PANEL PAGE
El Paso County - Colorado Springs
ATTORNEY POLICIES
 Cases Outside Colorado Springs - Travel
No Pro Bono Assistance  *  No Installment Payment
 Legal Advice Limited to Clients - Not General Public
Representation Now - Another Attorney or Self
Attorney Representation & Declined Matters
No Post Sentencing - Revocation or Appeal

Colorado Springs

FIRST CONSULTATION - NOTICE

El Paso County

Attorney welcomes representation inquiries however the purpose is not to provide free legal advice to the general public.  Unless seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or call.  Attorney does not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response to questions submitted from non-clients, & attorney is not the phone company 411 center for phone number information.  Given the scope of internet accessibility, I can not be the free "Colorado answer man" and will politely decline such requests.

DUI cases occur across Colorado - please refer to attorney travel. Travel Policies & Trade Area *  Itemized Travel Expenses *  Colorado Map
common fees have been quoted and information provided
attorney is prepared to provide legal representation
attorney comparison is understandable, but before calling
please be prepared to retain if I am counsel of your choice
 

TRAFFIC DEFENSE

DUI - DWAI - DEAC  *  Driving Under Restraint  *  No Operator's License  *  Speeding DMV DEFENSE DMV Appeal
Speed Contest - Drag Racing  *  Eluding Police  *  Hit & Run  *  Compulsory Insurance License Hearings * Point Structure * Forms
Reckless Driving - Careless Driving  *    *  Weaving - Roadways Laned for Traffic Habitual Offender  *  Interstate Compact
Minor - Alcohol Red Light - Stop Sign  *  Traffic Definitions  *  Traffic Infraction vs. Crime  *  Traffic Cameras Insurance SR-22 Interlock  Driving Records

 

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LEVEL 1 ALCOHOL EDUCATION & THERAPY
TREATMENT TRACK
Code of Colorado Regulations 6 CCR 1008-1
§15.222.2 Level 1 Education      §15.222.3 Level 2 Education      §15.222.4 Level 2 Therapy
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2, 2006

 
 
 
 

CRITERIA

MINIMUM
BAC

PRIOR
OFFENSES

LENGTH
 THERAPY

Mo / Weeks 

Hours

LENGTH
LEVEL 1 EDUCATION

Hours / Weeks

MINIMUM
PERIOD OF TREATMENT

Days

Hours

LEVEL 1
EDUCATION
0.119 or Less

NONE

   

n/a

   
12 Hours
1 – 6 Weeks
2 Days 12 Hours
   
 
 
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LEVEL 2 ALCOHOL EDUCATION & THERAPY
TREATMENT TRACKS
Code of Colorado Regulations 6 CCR 1008-1
§15.222.2 Level 1 Education      §15.222.3 Level 2 Education      §15.222.4 Level 2 Therapy
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2, 2006
Note: above CCR provides therapeutic breakpoints at 0.15 and 0.20 grams / 100 ml blood or 210 l breath as of 10/3/07
DOH website reflects BAC level policies identified herein at 0.12 and 0.17

 
 
 
 

CRITERIA

MINIMUM
BAC

PRIOR
OFFENSES

LENGTH
 THERAPY

Mo / Weeks 

Hours

LENGTH
LEVEL 2 EDUCATION

Hours / Weeks

LENGTH
Level 2 Ed + Therapy

Months

Hours

LEVEL 2
EDUCATION
0.120 - 0.169

NONE

   

n/a

   
24 Hours
12 Weeks
24 Hours n/a
12 Weeks n/a
TRACK A
0.120 - 0.169 NONE
   
  5 Months 42 Hours
21 Weeks  

24 Hours

12 Weeks

  8 Months 66
   
TRACK B
0.17 or Over

NONE

 

 

  6 Months 52 Hours
26 Weeks  

24 Hours

12 Weeks

  9 Months 76
   
TRACK C
Under 0.17 1 or More
   
  8 Months 68 Hours
34 Weeks  

24 Hours

12 Weeks

 11 Months

92

 

 

TRACK D
0.17 or Over 1 or More
   
10 Months 86 Hours
43 Weeks  

24 Hours

12 Weeks

13 Months

110

 

 

ALCOHOL EDUCATION & THERAPY PROGRAMS
                Alcohol Education and Therapy Treatment Agencies - DUI Local Class List - State Certified
                Alcohol Education - Underage Consumption or Possession of Alcohol
                
        aka MIP - Minor in Possession - Non Driving Offenses

In this attorney's experience
 
Level 1 alcohol education is not likely unless the BAC is below or very near .100 + no aggravating factors
regardless of the above DOH Level 1 guideline, courts infrequently grant Level 1 Education
 
Level 2 alcohol education without therapy is possible up to BAC 0.15 - 0.17 + no aggravating factors
the court reviews the probation department alcohol evaluation, but retains discretion

 
 
DMV PROCEEDINGS & DRIVER LICENSE MATTERS 
Selected Traffic & DMV Statutes & Regulations
 
 
LOSS OF COLORADO DRIVING PRIVILEGES
DMV Hearing
Defense
DMV Appeal
statute of limitations

Driving in Colorado is a constitutionally protected privilege, but nevertheless a privilege which may be lost.  Multiple statutes can cause loss of driving privileges for different driver behavior.  Drivers are entitled to a DMV hearing.  In some circumstances the right to hearing precedes potential DMV adverse action; under other Colorado traffic laws the adverse order is entered, then the driver is provided notice of the adverse action and right to request subsequent hearing.  If hearing has been held or a DMV final order has otherwise entered and the Colorado driver's license or Colorado driving privileges have been suspended, revoked or denied, the driver's remaining recourse is appeal to the District Court DMV appeal is subject to a statute of limitations.  Right to appeal may be lost if the driver delays.  Upon final order in the District Court, either party make take the case on appeal to the Colorado Court of Appeals.  Refer to links for additional information.

COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FORMS
Alcohol Education, Alcohol Therapy, Public Service, AA Meetings, Antabuse - disulfirum, deferred sentence, probation
Colorado traffic & criminal trial practice 25+ years Colorado State Courts & Colorado Springs Municipal Court
DUI - DWAI - DEAC Defense   *   *   Driving Under Restraint Defense   *   *   Speeding Ticket Defense

**  NOTE:  Effective December, 2004 public service in El Paso County must be completed under supervision of an approved agency with insurance on the worker.  The court will not give credit for public service completed outside supervision and will not accept verification other than through the supervision agency.  Chief judges of other counties may have instituted similar blanket orders.

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 Regarding completions forms:

  1. Current Clients  will be provided with verification forms containing name and case number.
            Current clients may print any above linked form for individual but not commercial or law office use.
            Files are password restricted. 

  2. Former Clients and Non-Clients may print and use any linked verification form identified in blue.
            Former & non-clients do not have permission to print or otherwise use any linked verification form identified in red.  This restriction is not any inconvenience - it merely removes my name from the caption of pleadings and thereby avoids any possible confusion to the court or prosecutors.  Otherwise, the Current Client or Former Client and Non-Client forms are the same.
            Former & Non-Client limited permission to forms identified in blue extends to individual but not commercial or law office use.        

  3. Use of any form shall not constitute representation, nor shall it be considered an appearance of counsel in any litigation

THIS WEBSITE IS PUBLISHED AS A COURTESY BY A PRIVATE ATTORNEY
NOT
VIP-MADD, AA, ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM OR PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY
I welcome representation inquiries, but please don't call thinking this office provides identified community resources

ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS

 
CRIMINAL DEFENSE DUI DEFENSE & TRAFFIC DEFENSE DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE
FAMILY LAW & DIVORCE DEBT COLLECTION COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FIRST CONSULTATION ACCOUNTING STRUCTURE WEBSITE INDEX GATEWAY
ATTORNEY SELECTION RETAINING GUSTAFSON ADVICE BY LAYMEN
 

ALTERNATIVES

FIND A LAWYER

if you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information
sole practitioner attorney does not accept these matters
 

a.  a pro-bono (free) lawyer
b.  an attorney who may take lower fees - economic hardship
c.  an attorney who may take installment payments

 

MID-LITIGATION REPRESENTATION
alternatives and find a lawyer links provided as a courtesy

Attorney Policies
Litigant Pro Se - Attempt to Prepare Defense of Own Traffic or Criminal Case

1.  Adequate Time.  If sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your case and if prospective client approves this attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will likely accept defense representation.  This shall not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and prospective client retain discretion through first consultation.

2.  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.

3.  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.

Attorney Policies
Representation by Previous Attorney

1.  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.

2.  Adequate Time.  If prospective client terminates employment of the former attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your traffic or criminal case, and if prospective client approves this attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will likely accept representation.  This shall not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and prospective client retain discretion through first consultation.

3.  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.

4.  Second Opinion.  I will not arm chair quarterback another attorney's case preparation, trial tactics or theory of the case.  Please do not call for a second opinion or an opinion regarding the competence of preparation or defense in your current traffic or criminal case.  I decline.

 
 
POST SENTENCING MATTERS
PROBATION REVOCATION  *  PAROLE VIOLATION
DEFERRED SENTENCE REVOCATION  *  APPEALS

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. 

Alternatives
FIND A LAWYER

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.

 

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.

 
 
 

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

 

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.

Colorado MAP
Southern Colorado Area

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.

COUNTIES

CITIES / TOWNS

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.

Chaffee County

Salida

Crowley County Ordway Metro Denver Area
Custer County Westcliffe COUNTIES CITIES / TOWNS
Douglas County Castle Rock City and County of Denver Denver
Elbert County Kiowa / Simla Adams County Brighton / Thornton / Federal Heights
Fremont County Canon City / Florence / Penrose Arapahoe  County Court   District Court Littleton / Centennial / Englewood
Huerfano County Walsenburg Arapahoe County - East Aurora
Las Animas County Trinidad Broomfield County Broomfield
Lincoln County Hugo (county seat) / Limon Gilpin County Blackhawk / Central City
Otero County La Junta Jefferson County Golden / Wheat Ridge
Park County Fairplay
Pueblo County Pueblo
Teller County Cripple Creek / Woodland Park

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I am a sole practitioner with need to manage my caseload & reserve the right to decline any legal matter

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