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TRAFFIC CASE - INFRACTION - SENTENCING traffic infraction - penalty assessment procedure (pay by mail) may be utilized - CRS 42-4-1701 §§ (5)(a) & (7) Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties Colorado Springs Attorney Robert D. Gustafson caveat: statutes may have been amended since last updated here Colorado State Court Traffic Infraction synopsis of how cases progress through court system

TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS Presumptive Jail Presumptive Fines CRS 42-4-1701 Minimum   Maximum Minimum   Maximum Class A Traffic Infraction Classification (TI-A) None None $15  $100  Class B Traffic Infraction Classification (TI-B) None None $15  $100

TRAFFIC CASE - MISDEMEANOR - SENTENCING Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties Colorado Springs Attorney Robert D. Gustafson caveat: statutes may have been amended since last updated here Colorado State Court Traffic Offense synopsis of how cases progress through court system

MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES Presumptive Jail Presumptive Fines CRS 42-4-1701 Minimum   Maximum Minimum   Maximum Class 1 Misdemeanor Traffic Offense Classification (T-1) 10 days 1 year $300  $1,000  Class 2 Misdemeanor Traffic Classification (T-2) 10 days 90 days $150  $300

CRIMINAL CASE - PETTY OFFENSE - SENTENCING class 2 petty offense - penalty assessment procedure (pay by mail) may be utilized - CRS 16-2-201 Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties Colorado Springs Attorney Robert D. Gustafson caveat: statutes may have been amended since last updated here Colorado State Court Petty Offense synopsis of how cases progress through court system

PETTY CRIMINAL OFFENSES Presumptive Jail Presumptive Fines CRS 18-1.3-503 Minimum   Maximum Minimum   Maximum Class 1 Petty Classification (P-1) None 6 months None $500  Class 2 Petty Classification (P-2) None None per statute charged per statute charged

CRIMINAL CASE - MISDEMEANOR - SENTENCING Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties Colorado Springs Attorney Robert D. Gustafson caveat: statutes may have been amended since last updated here Colorado State Court Misdemeanor Offense synopsis of how cases progress through court system

MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL OFFENSES Presumptive Jail Presumptive Fines CRS 18-1.3-501 Minimum   Maximum Minimum   Maximum Class 1 Misdemeanor Classification (M-1)  6 months 18 months $500 $5,000 Class 2 Misdemeanor Classification (M-2) 3 months 12 months $250 $1,000 Class 3 Misdemeanor Classification (M-3) None 6 months $50 $750

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CRIMINAL CASE - FELONY - SENTENCING Classification - Presumptive Sentencing Penalties Colorado Springs Attorney Robert D. Gustafson caveat: statutes may have been amended since last updated here Colorado State Court Felony Offense synopsis of how cases progress through court system

FELONY CRIMINAL OFFENSES Presumptive Prison Presumptive Fines CRS 18-1.3-401 Minimum Maximum Parole Minimum Maximum Class 1 Felony Classification (F-1) Life Imprisonment Death n/a None None Class 2 Felony Classification (F-2) 8 years 24 years 5 years $5,000 $1,000,000 F-2 Mitigated 4 years 12 years       F-2 Aggravated 8 years + 1 day 48 years       Class 3 Felony Classification (F-3) 4 years 12 years 5 years $3,000 $750,000 F-3 Mitigated 2 years 6 years       F-3 Aggravated 12 years + 1 day 24 years       Class 4 Felony Classification (F-4) 2 years 6 years 3 years $2,000 $500,000 F-4 Mitigated 1 year 3 years       F-4 Aggravated 2 years + 1 day 12 years       Class 5 Felony Classification (F-5) 1 year 3 years 2 years $1,000 $100,000 F-5 Mitigated 6 months 18 months       F-5 Aggravated 3 years + 1 day 6 years       Class 6 Felony Classification (F-6) 1 year 18 months 1 year $1,000 $100,000 F-6 Mitigated 6 months 9 months       F-6 Aggravated 1 year + 1 day 3 years

two felony convictions - minimum sentence mandatory - no probation  CRS 18-1.3-401(1)(b)(II) Mitigation - not less than one-half the presumptive minimum sentence  CRS 18-1.3-401(6) Aggravation - not more than twice the presumptive maximum sentence.  CRS 18-1.3-401(6) 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)

Grid pages provide a quick summary of jail (some mandatory), alcohol education & public service
caveat: statutes may have been amended since last updated here

Alcohol Education Sentencing Grid based upon Department of Health Regulations
6 CCR 1008-1(8.4)  (Code of Colorado Regulations).  

QUICK SENTENCING GRID   CRS 18-1.3-401 Felony and CRS 18-1.3-501 Misdemeanor

11.3.111: PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS Colorado Springs City Ordinances
        A.  When it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the ends of justice and the best interests of the public, as well as of the defendant, will be served thereby, the court may grant the defendant probation for a period not to exceed one year upon any terms and conditions the court deems reasonable. The court may provide as an explicit condition of a sentence to probation that the defendant not commit specified offenses during the period for which the sentence remains subject to revocation and that the defendant comply with any other court ordered or Probation Department ordered conditions. The terms and conditions of probation may include that the defendant:
                1. Make restitution to every victim of the offense for which the defendant is granted probation for all damage or injury sustained;
                2. Pay all costs and fines in a timely fashion;
                3. Report within one month any change of address, telephone number or employment, answer all reasonable inquiries by the Probation Department and not leave the State without first obtaining the permission of the Probation Department;
                4. Diligently and continuously seek to remain steadily employed or, if a minor, to remain in school or a school alternative on a full time basis;
                5. Report to the Probation Department at all times as may be required by the court or by the Probation Department;
                6. Abstain from the use of alcohol, and the unlawful use or possession of narcotics or any other dangerous drugs without a prescription;
                7. Participate and cooperate fully in any program and/or counseling as directed by the court or the Probation Department, and pay any fees associated with the program or counseling;
                8. Participate and cooperate fully in any special terms and conditions of probation reasonably related to the defendant's rehabilitation and the purposes of probation as imposed by the court or the Probation Department;
                9. Abide by all court orders.
        B.  After notice to the defendant, the City Attorney and the Probation Department, the Municipal Judge may for good cause shown reduce or increase the term of probation or alter the conditions or impose new conditions. At the request of the defendant or the City Attorney, a hearing shall be held to determine whether good cause exists to modify the defendant's probation.
        C.  If the Probation Department has reason to believe that a defendant has violated any condition of probation, the Probation Department may issue a show cause order requiring the defendant to appear before the court at a specified time and place to answer the charge of violating the conditions of probation. The show cause order shall contain a brief statement of the violation and specify the date of the violation. Failure of the defendant to appear before the court as required by the show cause order shall be deemed a violation of a condition of probation.
        D.  If service of the show cause order is unsuccessful, or if the Municipal Judge determines there is probable cause to believe that the defendant is about to leave the City or will fail or refuse to appear as ordered in the show cause order, a warrant for the arrest of the defendant for violation of the conditions may be issued by a Municipal Judge. The warrant shall not issue unless, based upon the report of the Probation Department or upon the complaint of any person, the Municipal Judge finds that probable cause exists to believe that a condition of probation has been violated and that the arrest of the defendant is reasonably necessary. The warrant may be executed by any officer authorized to execute warrants in the City.
        E.  Within five (5) working days after the arrest of any defendant as provided above, the Probation Department shall complete its investigation and either:
                1. Cause to be personally served upon the defendant at the first court appearance or through the United States Postal Service, a show cause order for the alleged violation of sentence no less than five (5) working days prior to the hearing; or
                2. Recommend that the court order the release of the defendant, if in custody. (Ord. 04-178) 

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