COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE INTERSTATE COMPACT   DRIVER LICENSED OUT OF STATE TICKET IN COLORADO COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE Colorado DOR Hearing and Appeals Division Colorado DOR Division of Motor Vehicles Major Offense Definitions  CRS 42-2-202 DMV Statutes & Regulations Colorado Statutes INTERSTATE COMPACT CONVICTION REPORTING TO THE DRIVER'S HOME STATE BY COLORADO AS THE FOREIGN JURISDICTION simply put - you are licensed in another state and got a ticket in Colorado COLORADO STATE COURTS District Court   *   El Paso County COLORADO MUNICIPAL COURTS Colorado Spring Municipal Court Attorney Fees & Costs Travel Time & Mileage Court Traffic Defense Self Help Legal Research

MAJOR OFFENSES

        The following offenses are reported from Colorado to the home state.

1. Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;

2. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;

3. Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used;

4. Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.

5. CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Driver's License Compact Article IV

6. CRS 24-60-1105(1) Interstate Driver's License Compact - Assessment of Points

ALCOHOL RELATED TRAFFIC OFFENSE OR REVOCATION

        Many states have intoxication offenses (DUI or DEAC equivalent), but no equivalent lesser included impairment (DWAI) offenses. Your home state may not be able to give any effect to a Colorado DWAI conviction. Similarly, to give effect to a Colorado revocation for excessive alcohol content or refusing a chemical test, your home state must have a similar statute.

1. If a an out of state driver's license was physically seized in Colorado, the driver may be able to legally obtain a duplicate license from his / her home state.  The driver should check with his / her home state of issuance, advise them of the revocation or denial, and ask if they will issue a duplicate license with knowledge of the Colorado denial. 

2. If the conviction, revocation or denial were reported by Colorado under the interstate compact and the home state takes adverse action, no duplicate will be available.

3. This attorney can find no statutory authority for reporting DMV administrative revocation based upon excessive alcohol content.  

4. If a duplicate were issued by the home state, the duplicate out of state license may be valid to drive in the home state and any other state, but would not be valid in Colorado until you obtain reinstatement and a clearance letter here.

5. Check with the home state DMV and local counsel in your home state.

TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS AND
OFFENSES OTHER THAN MAJOR OFFENSES

        All violation convictions are to be reported to the home state.  CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Driver's License Compact Article III 

        As a practical matter, employees of Colorado DMV Driver Control have indicated traffic violations other than major offenses identified above are not reported to the home state unless the out of state licensed driver fails to pay or otherwise resolve the ticket.  This attorney has seen multiple instances where minor traffic violation or infraction convictions were reported by Colorado to the home state where the ticket was timely paid.  Plan on any conviction (even a minor infraction) being reported by the Colorado DMV to the home state DMV.

POINTS OR OTHER ADVERSE ACTION

        If your license was issued by another state and Colorado reports a conviction, your home state will take action against your driver's license as though you were convicted in that state.  Even if not alcohol related, the report could generate point suspension or other adverse by your home state.

        If your home state has a statutory scheme similar in nature to Colorado,  If the home state statutory scheme is different from Colorado, and some are, no action can be taken against your license by your home state on the basis of the Colorado conviction.

Colorado Points - point system and points assessed for common tickets
        CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Driver's License Compact Article IV
        CRS 24-60-1105(1) Interstate Driver's License Compact - Assessment of Points

EFFECT OF COLORADO SUSPENSION * REVOCATION * DENIAL

Even if the Colorado DMV adverse action is not reported to your home state or if your home state takes no adverse action against your driver's license:

1. Colorado may enter a suspension, revocation or denial against the driving privileges of a person licensed in another state.  During the time such adverse action is in effect, the foreign license is invalid in Colorado.  CRS 42-2-123(1)  CRS 42-2-134

2. The suspension, revocation or denial will remain in effect in Colorado until you become reinstated.  If you drive in Colorado before becoming reinstated, you are subject to arrest for driving under suspension, revocation or denial which can be quite serious.  For more information, please refer to my primary website Driving Under Restraint page.

3. Expiration of the period of suspension, revocation or denial is not sufficient to end the adverse action.  You must take the steps necessary to reinstate. For more information, please refer to the Clearance Letter subsection below and refer to my primary website DMV Addresses and Links page.

4. When the out of state license comes up for renewal, the driver will likely be asked if he / she is under suspension, revocation or denial in any other state. If so, the home state will require that the driver clear the Colorado adverse action before issuing a new or renewal driver's license.  

5. You must take whatever steps are necessary to reinstate in Colorado when you become eligible for reinstatement.  

6. CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Compact Article V

FAILURE TO PAY OR OTHERWISE RESOLVE
COLORADO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS OR OFFENSES

        Colorado has adopted and is a member of the interstate compact.  CRS 24-60-2101 - Interstate Non-Resident Violator Compact - Article IV  The purpose of the Non-Resident Violator Compact is to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and hardship of arrest and detention or bond and collateral, yet to secure appearance at trial.  

Upon failure to appear, failure to pay or other default:

1. The local Colorado court will issue a warrant for your arrest if the ticket is for a traffic offense for which jail could be imposed.

2. A $30 OJW fee (outstanding judgment warrant fee) will be assessed regardless of whether the ticket is for a traffic offense or traffic infraction.

3. The local Colorado court will report the failure to the Colorado DMV.  

4. The Colorado DMV may, but need not suspend the Colorado driving privileges of the out of state driver.  

5. The Colorado DMV will report the failure to the home state licensing authority.  Report to the home state is limited to 6 months from date of ticket issuance.

6. CRS 24-60-2101 - Interstate Non-Resident Violator Compact - Article III and CRS 42-2-123(1) and (2)

        Upon receipt of notice from Colorado DMV, the home state is required to notify the driver and initiate an action to suspend the motorist's driver's license until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the traffic citation has been furnished to the home jurisdiction licensing authority.  Bottom line - the driver must pay the ticket or otherwise resolve the Colorado traffic court case, then obtain a clearance letter from the Colorado DMV and provide to his / her home state licensing authority.  CRS 24-60-2101 - Interstate Non-Resident Violator Compact - Article IV

        CAVEAT: Provisions of the Non-Resident Violator Compact do not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations, and violations of law governing the transportation of hazardous materials.  CRS 24-60-2101 - Interstate Non-Resident Violator Compact - Article VII

CLEARANCE LETTER

Failure to Pay or otherwise Resolve

An out of state licensed driver may contact the licensing authority in his / her home state to determine if any interstate holds exist against the license.

1. The licensing authority can access an available database which identifies drivers under adverse action in any state nationwide.  

2. The licensing authority will advise the driver 
           Each relevant hold
           Summons number or other identifying information 
           Telephone number and address to the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction

3. The driver must contact the licensing authority of each issuing jurisdiction which will advise the driver:
           Each relevant hold
           Court case number or other identifying information 
           Telephone number and address to the local court within the issuing jurisdiction
           Licensing authorities
                   Colorado DMV Driver Control
                   DMV Offices - Foreign States

4. The driver must contact the local court of each issuing jurisdiction 

5. The court will advise the driver of the alleged default and action necessary to cure
           The driver's goal to for the local court to fax the completion proof 
                   To the driver or counsel
                   To the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction (here - Colorado DMV Driver Control)
                   To the licensing authority of the home state

6. Proof of completion must ultimately be received by the licensing authority in the home state to reinstate

7. The driver will likely be required to pay a reinstatement fee to the licensing authority in the home state

   Note - the above process can be time consuming, but clearance letters can be obtained and licenses suspensions / holds can be cured.

Suspension, Revocation or Denial

        Upon expiration of the period of suspension, revocation or denial the out of state driver should contact the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, Driver Control Section.  Please refer to my primary website DMV Addresses and Links page.  Colorado DMV Driver Control will advise you of action required to reinstate and obtain a clearance letter.  The clearance letter must then be presented to the licensing authority of the home state.

If the revocation or denial was alcohol related and SR-22 insurance would be required to reinstate, as an out of state resident carrying an out of state license, the driver may be able to avoid the SR-22 requirement with submission of

DMV - Evidence of Insurance DMV - Alcohol Certification for Reinstatement DMV - Affidavit - Out of State Residency - FRA SR-22 Avoidance Payment of the $60 reinstatement fee

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DRIVER LICENSED OUT OF STATE - COLORADO TICKET ACCIDENT REPORTS & OTHER DMV FORMS Colorado DMV forms, State of Colorado on-line accident report State of Colorado accident report obsolete 8/4/04 police now verify insurance at the accident scene CSPD Accident Cold Report * CSPD Police Operations Center

Under Colorado law, if the insurance information of a driver was not included in a law enforcement traffic accident report, an on-line State of Colorado Accident Report must be submitted to the Colorado DMV within 10 days of an accident. CRS 42-4-1609  If the accident occurs within the City of Colorado Springs and an officer does not respond or complete an accident report, a CSPD Accident Cold Report is due within 72 hours.  Also by statute, statements by a driver in the accident report may not be used in conjunction with any court proceedings, criminal or civil, except that the DMV may disclose the identity of a person involved in an accident when such identity is not otherwise known or when such person denies his or her presence at such accident. CRS 42-4-1610, CRS 42-7-504.  Refer to link in above box for DMV on-line accident report and Colorado DMV forms.  The primary purpose of filing the accident report is to comply with state law, and to provide evidence of insurance on the vehicle - thereby avoiding an FRA suspension.  If hit & run, an alcohol traffic offense such as DUI, DEAC, DWAI or MIP or driving under restraint charges are alleged, a driver should consult with his or her defense attorney regarding exercise of constitutional privileges before making any oral or written statement.

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COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE INTERSTATE COMPACT     DRIVER LICENSED IN COLORADO     TICKET OUT OF STATE COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE Colorado DOR Hearing and Appeals Division Colorado DOR Division of Motor Vehicles Major Offense Definitions  CRS 42-2-202 DMV Statutes & Regulations Colorado Statutes COLORADO STATE COURTS District Court   *   El Paso County INTERSTATE COMPACT ADVERSE ACTION BY COLORADO AS HOME STATE BASED UPON REPORT FROM FOREIGN JURISDICTION simply put - you are licensed in Colorado and got a ticket in another state Attorney Fees & Costs Travel Time & Mileage Court Traffic Defense Self Help Legal Research

MAJOR OFFENSES

        As the home state issuing the license, Colorado will take adverse action upon following offenses reported by a foreign jurisdiction regarding the following offenses.

1. Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;

2. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;

3. Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used;

4. Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.

5. CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Driver's License Compact Article IV

6. CRS 24-60-1105(1) Interstate Driver's License Compact - Assessment of Points

        The law in the foreign jurisdiction must be substantially similar to the Colorado offense counterpart.  A conviction reported by another state to Colorado will not be considered unless the executive director of the Colorado Department of Revenue has made a finding with respect thereto that the prerequisites to such conviction in such other state with respect to trial by jury, burden of proof, and elements of the offense are not less stringent than such prerequisites to conviction for such offense in this state.  CRS 24-60-1105(1) Interstate Driver's License Compact - Assessment of Points

ALCOHOL RELATED TRAFFIC OFFENSES

        Colorado has both an intoxication offense (DUI) as well as a lesser included impairment (DWAI) offense and an excessive alcohol concentration offense (DEAC).  If a Colorado licensed driver is convicted of an alcohol related traffic offense in another state, and the issuing state reports the conviction to Colorado, the Colorado DMV will take action against the driver as though the alcohol traffic offense conviction occurred in Colorado.  CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Driver's License Compact Article IV  
        Idaho DWAI given effect in Colorado - see Kramer v. Colorado Dept. of Rev., 964 P.2d 629 (Colo. App. 1998)

This attorney can find no statutory authority for reporting DMV administrative revocation based upon excessive alcohol content.

        If a Colorado driver's license was physically seized by another state, the driver may be able to legally obtain a duplicate license from Colorado if the offense has not been reported under the interstate compact.  If so, the duplicate Colorado license may be valid to drive in Colorado and any other state except the foreign jurisdiction in which the conviction occurred unless the foreign jurisdiction issuing state reports under the interstate compact and Colorado takes adverse action.  Check with Colorado DMV Driver Control.  

TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS AND 
OFFENSES OTHER THAN MAJOR OFFENSES

        All violation convictions are to be reported to the home state (Colorado).  CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Driver's License Compact Article III

        As the home state issuing the license, Colorado will not take adverse action upon following offenses reported to Colorado by a foreign jurisdiction regarding minor traffic infractions or offenses other than indicated above.  CRS 24-60-1105(2) Interstate Driver's License Compact - Assessment of Points

POINTS OR OTHER ADVERSE ACTION

        If  your license was issued by Colorado and the foreign jurisdiction issuing state reports a major offense conviction, Colorado will take action against your driver's license as though you were convicted here.  Even if not alcohol related, the report could generate point suspension or other adverse by Colorado.

        If the foreign jurisdiction issuing state statutory scheme is different from Colorado, and some are, no action can be taken against your license by Colorado on the basis of the Colorado the foreign jurisdiction issuing state conviction.

Colorado Points - point system and points assessed for common tickets
        CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Driver's License Compact Article IV
        CRS 24-60-1105(1) Interstate Driver's License Compact - Assessment of Points

EFFECT OF OUT OF STATE SUSPENSION * REVOCATION * DENIAL

Even if the foreign state DMV adverse action is not reported to the Colorado DMV or if the Colorado DMV takes no adverse action against your driver's license:

1. The suspension, revocation or denial will remain in effect in the foreign state until you become reinstated.  If you drive in that foreign state before becoming reinstated, you are subject to arrest for driving under suspension, revocation or denial which may be quite serious.  Consult legal counsel in the foreign state.

2. Expiration of the period of suspension, revocation or denial may not sufficient to end the adverse action.  You may be required to take the steps necessary to reinstate. For more information, you may refer to the Clearance Letter subsection below and refer to my primary website DMV Addresses and Links page.  Under any circumstance, you should consult legal counsel in the foreign state.

3. When the Colorado license comes up for renewal, the driver will be asked if he / she is under suspension, revocation or denial in any other state. If so, Colorado DMV Driver Control will require that the driver clear the foreign state adverse action before issuing a new or renewal Colorado driver's license.  

4. You must take whatever steps are necessary to reinstate in the foreign state when you become eligible for reinstatement.  

5. CRS 24-60-1101 Interstate Compact Article V

FAILURE TO PAY OR OTHERWISE RESOLVE
OUT OF STATE TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS OR OFFENSES

        Colorado has adopted and is a member of the interstate compact.  CRS 24-60-2101 - Interstate Non-Resident Violator Compact - Article IV  The purpose of the Non-Resident Violator Compact is to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and hardship of arrest and detention or bond and collateral, yet to secure appearance at trial.  

Upon failure to appear, failure to pay or other default:

1. The foreign court will likely issue a warrant for your arrest if the ticket is for a traffic offense for which jail could be imposed.

2. A outstanding judgment warrant fee may be assessed regardless of whether the ticket is for a traffic offense or traffic infraction.

3. The foreign court will report the failure to the foreign (issuing state) DMV.  

4. The foreign (issuing state) DMV may, but need not suspend the driving privileges in that state.

5. The foreign (issuing state) DMV will report the failure to the Colorado licensing authority  - Colorado DMV Driver Control.  Report to Colorado DMV Driver Control is limited to 6 months from date of ticket issuance.

6. CRS 24-60-2101 - Interstate Non-Resident Violator Compact - Article III and CRS 42-2-123(1) and (2)

        Upon receipt of notice from the foreign (issuing state) DMV, Colorado DMV Driver Control is required to notify the driver and initiate an action to suspend the motorist's driver's license until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the traffic citation has been furnished to Colorado DMV Driver Control.  Bottom line - the driver must pay the ticket or otherwise resolve the out of state traffic court case, then obtain a clearance letter from the foreign (issuing state) licensing authority and provide to Colorado DMV Driver Control.  CRS 24-60-2101 - Interstate Non-Resident Violator Compact - Article IV

        CAVEAT: Provisions of the Non-Resident Violator Compact do not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations, and violations of law governing the transportation of hazardous materials.  CRS 24-60-2101 - Interstate Non-Resident Violator Compact - Article VII

CLEARANCE LETTER

Failure to Pay or otherwise Resolve

A Colorado licensed driver may contact Colorado DMV Driver Control to determine if any interstate holds exist against the license.

1. Colorado DMV Driver Control can access an available database which identifies drivers under adverse action in any state nationwide.  

2. Colorado DMV Driver Control will advise the driver 
           Each relevant hold
           Summons number or other identifying information 
           Telephone number and address to the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction

3. The driver must contact the licensing authority of each issuing jurisdiction which will advise the driver:
           Each relevant hold
           Court case number or other identifying information 
           Telephone number and address to the local court within the issuing jurisdiction
           Licensing authorities
                   Colorado DMV Driver Control
                   DMV Offices - Foreign States

4. The driver must contact the local court of each issuing jurisdiction 

5. The court will advise the driver of the alleged default and action necessary to cure
           The driver's goal to for the local court to fax the completion proof 
                   To the driver or counsel
                   To the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction (the foreign state DMV)
                   To the licensing authority of the home state (here - Colorado DMV Driver Control)

6. Proof of completion must ultimately be received by Colorado DMV Driver Control to reinstate

7. The driver will be required to pay a $60 reinstatement fee to Colorado DMV Driver Control

   Note - the above process can be time consuming, but clearance letters can be obtained and licenses suspensions / holds can be cured.

Suspension, Revocation or Denial

        Upon expiration of the period of suspension, revocation or denial the Colorado licensed driver should contact the licensing authority of the foreign - issuing state.  The foreign (issuing state) DMV will advise you of action required to reinstate and obtain a clearance letter.  The clearance letter must then be presented to Colorado DMV Driver Control.

If the revocation or denial was alcohol related and SR-22 insurance would be required to reinstate, as an out of state resident carrying an out of state license, the driver may be able to avoid the SR-22 requirement with submission of

1. DMV - Evidence of Insurance

2. DMV - Alcohol Certification for Reinstatement

3. DMV - Affidavit - Out of State Residency - FRA SR-22 Avoidance

4. Payment of the reinstatement fee

5. Contact the licensing authority of the issuing - Foreign State to determine if this is possible.

        For additional forms, refer to my primary website DMV Forms and Accident Reports page.
        For additional forms, please refer to www link Colorado DMV Website Forms - PDF files

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        NOTE:  These are Colorado forms - the foreign state will likely require its own forms
        Refer to my primary website DMV Offices - Foreign States page for links to DMV office websites across the country  You will likely find the relevant foreign jurisdiction DMV forms in their websites.  Most are .pdf files

        NOTE  The primary purpose of filing the accident report is to comply with state law, and to provide evidence of insurance on the vehicle - thereby avoiding an FRA suspension.- refer to link for information.  If any of the below charges are alleged, a driver should consult with his or her defense attorney regarding exercise of constitutional privileges before making any oral or written statement.

WARNING RE FAILURE TO PROCURE CLEARANCE LETTER

        I have defended Colorado drivers who obtained a new or renewal license without Colorado DMV knowledge of an out of state suspension, revocation or denial. In those circumstances, when stopped for a traffic violation, the law enforcement officer ran the nationwide hold database and charged the driver with driving under suspension, revocation or denial, or the felony driving after revocation prohibited as well as the charge of giving false information to the DMV. Although it seemed simple at the time the driver falsely obtained the license, it wasn't in his or her best interest.  I strongly advise drivers to immediately cease driving until lawful, follow through with reinstatement from the relevant state licensing authority, clear any holds and obtain the relevant clearance letter(s) when eligible.

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COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE INTERSTATE COMPACT   APPLICATION FOR COLORADO LICENSE   BY OUT OF STATE LICENSEE COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE Colorado DOR Hearing and Appeals Division Colorado DOR Division of Motor Vehicles Major Offense Definitions  CRS 42-2-202 DMV Statutes & Regulations Colorado Statutes COLORADO STATE COURTS District Court   *   El Paso County  please do not call the attorney if you are not a Colorado legal resident           Colorado legal residence may be established by such evidence as: 1) proof of employment   2) voter registration   3) utility bills 4) other documents which reflect that the applicant resides in Colorado 1 CCR 204-16(B)4 Attorney Fees & Costs Travel Time & Mileage Court Traffic Defense Self Help Legal Research

        You must consult local counsel in the foreign jurisdiction to determine if a Colorado conviction or driving privilege revocation has been or will be reported to your home state under the Interstate Compact, and if so, what the effect will be in your home state. I am not licensed outside of Colorado and will offer no legal advice.

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 District Court final order, either party make take the case on appeal to the Colorado Court of Appeals.

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ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS INTERSTATE COMPACT DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE Colorado Traffic Defense and Criminal Defense Trial Practice 30+ Years HOURLY FEE BILLING HOURLY FEE RATE TRUST DEPOSIT TO RETAIN   map * travel policy - time & expenses * travel rates click jitney for travel tables outside El Paso County
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INTERSTATE COMPACT DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE out of state license problem can be cured   Colorado Springs Attorney Robert D. Gustafson ATTORNEY FEES LITIGATION COSTS DEPOSIT       $ HOURLY RATE   $ VARIABLE   interstate compact common trust deposit request trust deposit does not contemplate appeal to district court including attorney's fees & litigation costs - excluding travel additional cost deposit may be requested as case preparation proceeds & anticipated litigation expenses solidify $2,500*       * this shall not constitute an offer, nor be construed as a binding estimate    INTERSTATE COMPACT DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE out of state license problem can not be cured - DOR administrative hearing process   Colorado Springs Attorney Robert D. Gustafson ATTORNEY FEES LITIGATION COSTS DEPOSIT       $ HOURLY RATE   $ VARIABLE     interstate compact common trust deposit request trust deposit does not contemplate appeal to district court including attorney's fees & litigation costs - excluding travel additional cost deposit may be requested as case preparation proceeds & anticipated litigation expenses solidify $3,500*       * this shall not constitute an offer, nor be construed as a binding estimate
trust deposit overage - refunded at case conclusion   **   undercapitalization - immediate trust deposit required Out of pocket litigation cost expenditures are the client's responsibility - trust deposit for attorney fees & costs noted above.
Definitions or labels.  State of ticket or license hold is foreign jurisdiction.  State of license or application is referred to as home jurisdiction.  Please refer to hourly fee rate.  Attorney can not predict license holds, jurisdictions involved or DMV telephone hold time which can be significant and is billable.  Multiple cases or jurisdictions would increase time expended.  The initial trust deposit request could change rapidly depending upon court fines and costs and both home state and foreign jurisdiction DMV fees which may be relevant - amounts necessary to cure each state DMV hold, suspension, revocation, or denial.
For an out of state resident with a Colorado DMV interstate compact hold, typically counsel must ascertain the underlying court case, cure the failure to appear warrant, send to the Colorado DMV the court OJW clearance, DMV application for reinstatement & DMV reinstatement fee, then defend the traffic case.  Refer to substantive traffic cases regarding fees and costs.  Interstate compact Colorado cure would add some hourly billing, but time should be not excessive.  Counsel is not licensed outside Colorado - client would need to seek an attorney in the home jurisdiction to reinstate the driver license once the Colorado hold is cured.  Note.  Attorney disburses proceeds necessary to cure the Colorado court problems, pays the Colorado DMV reinstatement fee and obtains a Colorado DMV clearance letter - counsel does not leave that to the client.  Put another way, counsel does not permit the client to foul things up again.  That's why you're hiring a lawyer in the first instance. Note.  If the Colorado problem is failure to comply other than non-payment, counsel does not accept post sentencing cases where he did not defend the case in chief.  Counsel would decline representation in such case.
For a Colorado resident with an out of state DMV interstate compact hold based upon a problem which can be cured, most interstate compact reinstatement cases do not require a DMV hearing.  However time is expended: determining the identity, location and specifics of the foreign jurisdiction case which caused the interstate hold ascertaining the requirements to cure the foreign jurisdiction court case actually curing the problem ticket and court proceedings procuring clearance documentation from the foreign jurisdiction DMV transmittal to the Colorado DMV as the home jurisdiction Colorado DMV reinstatement application and reinstatement fee payment Note.  Attorney disburses proceeds necessary to cure the foreign jurisdiction problems and obtain a clearance letter as well as Colorado DMV reinstatement fee - counsel does not leave that to the client.  Put another way, counsel does not permit the client to muck things up again.  Curing your mistakes is why a client hires an attorney.
For a Colorado resident with an out of state license problem which can not be cured - DOR administrative hearing process, refer to trust deposit quote above.
At the time of the first visit, a prospective client will be given a quote for fees and estimated costs. The quote will be honored for a period of seven (7) days, after which quotes are subject to change without notice if this office has not been retained.  Fee quote and costs trust deposit is dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case.  Attorney due to the variable nature of interstate compact matters, only hourly fees are offered - no flat fee option.  Litigation costs are not included in fees - client's obligation, but are included in the above trust deposit estimates.  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.  Refer to:  a) first consultation  b) attorney fees * costs * billings page  c) additional information.
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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Potential Expenses Price   Client Background Search Varies   DMV Out of State Driving Record 10.00   Accident Report - relevant only if traffic stop is also involved 20.00   Offense Report 25.00   DMV discovery packet - estimate (actual may be more or less) 10.00   DA Office discovery packet - estimate (actual may be more or less) 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) _____   Foreign court copy expense _____   Foreign court fines and costs to cure unpaid ticket Varies   Traffic Safety Class 75.00   Public Service supervision fee 37.50   OJW fee to court (outstanding judgment warrant) - anticipating Integral Recoveries collection agency costs _____   DMV Foreign jurisdiction DMV reinstatement fee 95.00   DMV Colorado reinstatement fee 4.40   DMV clearance letter - certified copy of Colorado driving abstract 500.00   Private Investigator - 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 $3 per page  250.00   Transcriptionist - law enforcement 911 / dispatch audio files & investigator interview audio recordings if relevant Varies   On-line legal research - dependent upon issues requiring legal research, if any Rates   Travel time and expenses if the case is outside El Paso County     Alcohol or Substance Testing & Testimony if Relevant 165.00   Toxicology - BAC Ethanol (alcohol) only 215.00   Toxicology - BAC Ethanol (alcohol) + NaFl (preservative) consult counsel or lab     Toxicology - UA qualitative or quantitative toxicology screen for marijuana,        substance quantitative toxicology screen for marijuana or qualitative and quantitative drug screen 3,000     Laboratory - Toxicologist testimony hourly fees and travel mileage  -  if expert testimony relevant                           DMV & misdemeanor hourly rate $350 - 5 hours travel time + minimum 1.5 hours court time
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