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.

Read our blog and then contact us for a free legal consultation.

Personal Injury

January is One of the Riskiest Months for House Fires

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024
January is One of the Riskiest Months for House Fires

While you’re making your New Year’s resolutions, consider adding “check our household fire safety” to the list. January is one of the worst months for house fires, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). While the number-one cause of house fires year-round is still cooking-related accidents, the addition of various heating methods in the winter […]

Continue reading →
Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Changes to Colorado DUI Laws Coming January 1

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024
Changes to Colorado DUI Laws Coming January 1

On January 1, 2014, House Bill 13-1240 will go into effect. This bill marks changes that have been a direct result of lobbying efforts by the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and DUI (driving under the influence) defense firms. House Bill 13-1240 alters several existing laws regarding license reinstatement Once in effect, House Bill 13-1240 will allow a […]

Continue reading →
Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

County Prosecutors Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Colorado DUI Case

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024
County Prosecutors Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Colorado DUI Case

Prosecutors in Arapahoe County recently petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a driving under the influence (DUI) case heard by a state judge and reviewed by the Colorado Supreme Court, according to an article in the CT Post. The case involves a 2012 traffic accident in which a driver was given a blood test without his […]

Continue reading →
Personal Injury, Sports Injuries

Study Finds Girls’ Symptoms After Concussion May Differ From Boys

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024
Study Finds Girls’ Symptoms After Concussion May Differ From Boys

A study of over 9,000 teenage concussion patients published in the journal PLOS ONE recently suggests that, after a concussion, girls may struggle with symptoms that are different from boys’ symptoms – but no less debilitating. The study surveyed 9,288 students in grades 7 through 12 who had suffered brain injuries, usually while participating in sports.  The […]

Continue reading →
Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

Five Things Best Left Unsaid at the Thanksgiving Table

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024
Five Things Best Left Unsaid at the Thanksgiving Table

The Thanksgiving table is perfectly set. The turkey is tasty and tender. The mashed potatoes are just right. And then it begins – the bickering. Thanksgiving is that wonderful time of the year when families come together to express gratitude for everything we have received during the year. But, what happens at the table may […]

Continue reading →
Criminal Defense

New Rule Could Push People Out of Colorado Springs After Repeated Arrests

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024
New Rule Could Push People Out of Colorado Springs After Repeated Arrests

Arrested on suspicion of solicitation, vagrancy, or trespassing in Colorado Springs?  You might be prevented from returning to downtown for any reason under a new rule under consideration by the city, according to a recent article in the Colorado Springs Gazette. Under the rule that may soon be enforced by Colorado Springs police, a person could […]

Continue reading →
Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crime

How Might a Juvenile Be Sentenced to Jail in Colorado?

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024

For many parents, their introduction to Colorado’s juvenile justice system begins when they hear that their child is in “detention” – often, for no more than a youthful prank gone awry.  As they seek out the help of an experienced Colorado Springs juvenile defense attorney, many parents wonder: How will it end?  Will the court find […]

Continue reading →
Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Choosing the Right Type of Rear-Facing Car Seat For Your Child

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024
Choosing the Right Type of Rear-Facing Car Seat For Your Child

Rear-facing car seats offer the best protection for infants and toddlers in case of a Colorado car accident. The design of the seat protects the child’s developing head, neck, and spine in a crash, reducing the chances of a brain or spinal cord injury that causes harm. Currently, there are several different types of rear-facing car seat […]

Continue reading →
Criminal Defense

Colorado Criminal Defense Attorneys Say: Don’t Restrain Children in Court

Posted on by SLSConsulting2024
Colorado Criminal Defense Attorneys Say: Don’t Restrain Children in Court

Colorado residents who watch crime dramas or news clips about criminal cases know that many adult defendants come into the courtroom wearing restraints – handcuffs or ankle shackles.  But what they don’t know is that in many juvenile court cases, children as young as age 10 may appear before the judge in restraints as well.  […]

Continue reading →