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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 Attorney Timothy Bussey Made Faculty Member of the National College of DUI Defense Foundation, Inc.

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Criminal Defense Attorney Timothy Bussey Made Faculty Member of the National College of DUI Defense Foundation, Inc.

As an accomplished criminal defense attorney, a nationally published author, and a highly requested speaker in DUI defense law, Timothy Bussey of the Bussey Law Firm is proud to have become a faculty member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). Since 2006, Mr. Bussey has been an active member and Colorado State Delegate in the […]

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Criminal Defense

Top Five Terms You’ll Hear in a Colorado Juvenile Justice Proceeding

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Top Five Terms You’ll Hear in a Colorado Juvenile Justice Proceeding

The juvenile justice system in Colorado works differently than the standard criminal justice system. It serves a different population – children – and it has different goals than the criminal justice system that adults face. As a result, it has its own set of words and phrases to describe the process. Here are five terms […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

NHTSA Aims to Make It Easier to Survive a Bus Rollover Crash

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NHTSA Aims to Make It Easier to Survive a Bus Rollover Crash

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently proposed new regulations aimed at improving passenger survival when a commercial bus rolls over. Rollover accidents are one of the most deadly types of vehicle crash, as many experienced Colorado bus accident attorneys have seen. The proposed standards would require new buses to pass certain safety tests. When the […]

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Criminal Defense

Crime Reports in Colorado Rose Slightly in 2013

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Crime Reports in Colorado Rose Slightly in 2013

News reports about the state of crime in Colorado since the passage of Colorado’s marijuana legalization measures have portrayed a state in which crime is down and tax revenues are up. In 2013, however, crime reports throughout the state rose slightly, according to a report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. According to the CBI […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

What is the SR-22 Insurance Requirement after a Colorado DUI?

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What is the SR-22 Insurance Requirement after a Colorado DUI?

If your Colorado driver’s license has been suspended or revoked as a result of a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction or for another reason, the Motor Vehicle Division may require you to obtain an SR-22 insurance form in order to have your driving privileges restored to you. The SR-22 is available from your auto insurance company. […]

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Criminal Defense

Preparing For Your First Meeting with Your Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney

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Preparing For Your First Meeting with Your Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney

When you first meet with your Colorado criminal defense attorney, you may feel frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed. You may not know which questions to ask, or you may have so many questions you don’t know where to start. All these feelings are normal. To prepare for your first meeting with your criminal defense lawyer, consider the […]

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Criminal Defense

Four Tips for Choosing a Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney

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Four Tips for Choosing a Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney

Facing a criminal charge is tough. You may feel confused, frustrated, or overwhelmed. A criminal charge does not necessarily equate to guilt, yet it can negatively affect many areas of your life. Choosing a criminal defense attorney with whom you feel comfortable and confident can help you tackle the challenge of a criminal charge head-on. If […]

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Criminal Defense

Colorado Considers a Bill to Increase Penalties for Certain Sex-Offense Convictions

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Colorado Considers a Bill to Increase Penalties for Certain Sex-Offense Convictions

Legislators in the Colorado House will soon be taking up consideration of a bill that would increase penalties for those who are convicted of certain sex-related offenses, according to a recent article in the Aurora Sentinel. The bill, House Bill 14-1260, demands harsher penalties for people convicted of “a felony sex offense involving intrusion against a child […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

DUI Express Consent Actions in Colorado

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DUI Express Consent Actions in Colorado

If you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) in Colorado, your driver’s license may be suspended even if you have not been convicted of any crime. There are several scenarios, known as “express consent” situations, in which this may occur. Drivers in Colorado are presumed […]

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Criminal Defense

Colorado Legislature Looks at New Cyberbullying Law

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Colorado Legislature Looks at New Cyberbullying Law

The Colorado legislature is considering a new bill that, if passed, will make online bullying behavior a crime, according to a recent CBS News report. The bill passed unanimously through the House Education Committee recently, after lawmakers heard testimony from teens who were bullied via social media and other online sources. The bill will have to face […]

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