Legal Blog

Here you can find a variety of posts covering various Criminal Defense, DUI and Personal Injury topics. The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. in Colorado Springs, Colorado has provided these legal blogs as a way to help you learn more about what to expect during your case.

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Colorado’s THC Impaired Driving Law

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Colorado’s THC Impaired Driving Law

When Governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 1325 into law in 2013, it established minimum levels of THC, or “tetrahydrocannabinol,” the active ingredient in marijuana, in one’s blood for them to be considered Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID). Under the law, a driver whose THC level exceeds five nanograms of active THC per […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

House Bill 13-1077 Brings Changes to DUI Laws

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House Bill 13-1077 Brings Changes to DUI Laws

The passing of House Bill 13-1077 was instrumental in changing Colorado’s DUI, DUI per se, and DWAI laws. This bill allows drivers who face having their licenses revoked to challenge the validity of the police officer’s initial contact with them. In other words, a law enforcement officer needs probable cause to pull you over. If the […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Understanding the Colorado DMV’s Role in Drunk Driving Charges

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Understanding the Colorado DMV’s Role in Drunk Driving Charges

The State of Colorado takes the crime of impaired driving very seriously. If you end up being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has the option of suspending your driving privileges. But, with the help of an experienced Colorado DMV defense attorney, you may be able to keep […]

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Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crime

Can a Criminal Mischief Charge Hurt College Applications?

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Can a Criminal Mischief Charge Hurt College Applications?

Over the course of the past few decades, the college application process, and higher education generally has become increasingly more competitive. Colleges and universities have increased their screening of applicants to include criminal background checks on prospective students in making admission decisions. This increase in screening could mean that a childish mistake at a young […]

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Firm News

Timothy R. Bussey Named Top Attorney Once Again

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Timothy R. Bussey Named Top Attorney Once Again

Every year that the Colorado Springs Style Magazine has conducted a poll of local attorneys, Colorado Springs attorney Timothy R. Bussey has been voted a Top Attorney by his peers in the legal profession. Mr. Bussey has been awarded the honor of Top Attorney in two separate categories in 2017, both DUI defense and criminal defense areas […]

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Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

If I Am Arrested For Domestic Violence, When Will I Get Out of Jail?

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If I Am Arrested For Domestic Violence, When Will I Get Out of Jail?

If you or someone close to you is facing a domestic violence allegation in Colorado Springs, it is an incredibly stressful situation. Once law enforcement is involved there are a couple things that you should know. This blog will detail the beginning stages of what happens when a domestic violence allegation is leveled at a […]

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Criminal Defense

What Does a Shoplifting Charge Mean in Colorado?

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What Does a Shoplifting Charge Mean in Colorado

In the Centennial state, shoplifting falls under the umbrella of theft offenses. Depending on where the shoplifting occurs, jurisdictionally, the resulting charges may be filed in either municipal court or county court. Municipal Court offenses typically occur within the municipality, like a city, where county court cases will occur within the jurisdiction, such as the […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Possible Defenses for a Colorado Springs DUI Charge

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Possible Defenses for a Colorado Springs DUI Charge

Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can be a scary thing and you don’t always know what you can do to defend yourself when facing these charges. Having a DUI attorney there will help tremendously because they’ll bring with them the experience of different defenses that are effective in fighting Colorado DUI charges. A […]

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