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

Possible DWAI Defenses in Colorado

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Possible DWAI Defenses in Colorado

The difference between drinking and driving laws in Colorado depends on the amount of alcohol in the driver’s blood. A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge is triggered when the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) measures above 0.08%. As well as DUI, Colorado also has penalties for Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). This offence is […]

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Personal Injury

Common Serious Colorado Springs Injuries that Lead to Amputations

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Common Serious Colorado Springs Injuries that Lead to Amputations

Amputations usually occur from injuries or diseases that harm parts of the body to the point that damaged tissue cannot heal. Traumatic injuries such as those sustained in automobile or workplace accidents can lead to the need for amputation. It is essential if you or a loved one have suffered amputation injuries that you speak […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

What is a Driving with Excessive Alcohol Content or DUI, Per Se?

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What is a Driving with Excessive Alcohol Content or DUI, Per Se

In Colorado, if you are being prosecuted for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol then you are likely being charged under two different crimes: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving with Excessive Alcohol Content, sometimes referred to as “DUI Per Se.” Most people understand what a DUI means but are unfamiliar with what a […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

What Does Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Mean in Colorado?

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What Does Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Mean in Colorado?

I often ask potential clients, and sometimes even other attorneys who call me to ask DUI related questions, what does driving under the influence mean in Colorado? This question will usually lead to a confused look, and the person responds by stating something like, “It means you drove drunk.” Usually, I’ll then ask, what does […]

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Criminal Defense

Colorado Man Arrested for Accidentally Shooting Neighbor

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Colorado Man Arrested for Accidentally Shooting Neighbor

A 51-year-old man faces criminal charges after his gun accidentally went off as he was cleaning it. The incident occurred in the 2600 block of Avalanche Heights in Colorado Springs. Officials say the man was cleaning his gun when it misfired. The bullet went through his wall and struck his neighbor, who was sitting on […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Student Injured in Colorado College Campus Accident

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Student Injured in Colorado College Campus Accident

A 20-year-old Colorado Springs student was recently struck and dragged by a car while crossing the street. The pedestrian accident occurred at a crosswalk on Cascade Ave. near the Colorado College campus. Officials say the student was waiting at a crosswalk at the time of the accident. It is unclear from the report if the […]

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Juvenile Crime

Colorado Teenager Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary

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Colorado Teenager Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for burglary after allegedly breaking into a local Walgreens. The shoplifting incident occurred at the Walgreens at Dublin and Union boulevards in Colorado Springs. Officials say the boy was acting suspiciously about half a block away from where a burglar alarm was going off and they gave chase. The […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Colorado Springs Car Crash Proves Fatal

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Colorado Springs Car Crash Proves Fatal

A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Colorado Springs  near Gallery Road and Powers Boulevard. Officials say the driver was the only person in the car when it struck a utility box, knocking out power in the area. Police investigating the scene believe the driver may have been drinking. It is quite common […]

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Criminal Defense

Colorado Springs 7-Eleven Robbed Twice In One Week

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Colorado Springs 7-Eleven Robbed Twice In One Week

A local 7-Eleven was been robbed twice within a week recently. The 7-11 near Briargate Boulevard and Union Boulevard in Colorado Springs was robbed New Year’s Day morning and then again during the early morning hours of January 6. Both robberies involved a white man in a hoodie and bandanna who brandished a gun. In […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Best Friends Killed in Colorado Crash

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Best Friends Killed in Colorado Crash

Two young men were killed in a Colorado Springs car accident when their Honda Civic was involved in a head-on collision. The fatal car crash occurred on Austin Bluffs Parkway near Union Boulevard in Colorado Springs. Officials say the Honda struck a patch of ice, crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a Jeep Liberty. The […]

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