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

Understanding the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test

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Understanding the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test

The “horizontal gaze nystagmus” or “HGN” test is just one of the field sobriety tests a Colorado police officer may expect a driver to submit to when the driver is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The test requires the driver to follow a small moving object with his or her […]

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Criminal Defense, Drugs

Following Marijuana Legalization, Criminal Charges Plummet

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Following Marijuana Legalization, Criminal Charges Plummet

The number of criminal charges filed on suspicion of marijuana-related crime dropped sharply after the state legalized limited possession of the substance for adults 21 and over, according to a recent article by the Denver Post. An analysis by the news publication found that the number of marijuana-related cases filed in state court dropped by 77 percent between […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Child Severely Injured in Colorado Springs Car Crash

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Child Severely Injured in Colorado Springs Car Crash

A child was seriously injured after a three-car crash at a Colorado Springs intersection. Fox 21 News reports that the injury crash occurred at the intersection of Astrozon Boulevard and Academy Boulevard. Police said a PT Cruiser was heading south on Academy when its driver ran a red light at Astrozon. The PT Cruiser hit a Dodge […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Colorado Springs Woman Critically Injured in Car Crash

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Colorado Springs Woman Critically Injured in Car Crash

A 77-year-old woman suffered critical injuries in a car crash, according to a report in The Gazette. Police say, a vehicle traveling northbound on Powers Boulevard attempted to make a left turn onto westbound Stetson Hills Boulevard, when it collided with another car. The driver of the northbound car, a 77-year-old woman, was listed in critical […]

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Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury

Elementary School Student Injured in Colorado Springs Crash

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Elementary School Student Injured in Colorado Springs Crash

A Pioneer Elementary School student was struck and injured by a driver near the school. According to a Fox 21 news report, the incident occurred at the intersection of Beechwood Court and Woodland Hills Drive. Police say the student was struck by a Jeep Liberty. The student was transported to an area hospital, but the severity of […]

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Criminal Defense

Using Your Constitutional Rights: Protection During a Colorado Trial

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Using Your Constitutional Rights Protection During a Colorado Trial

This is the second part of a two-part blog series on your Constitutional rights as a Colorado citizen accused of a crime. Your rights during an arrest can be seen in the first part of the series. Trials are complicated matters. Without fully knowing your rights, you may take actions that harm your case. As […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Rollover Crash in Colorado Springs Proves Fatal

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Rollover Crash in Colorado Springs Proves Fatal

A rollover crash on Highway 9 claimed the life of a passenger, KKTV News reports. Colorado State Patrol officials say the driver, a 43-year-old man, overcorrected when he drifted off the right side of the road. This caused the vehicle to spin out of control, cross over into oncoming lanes of traffic and roll over. The front […]

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Criminal Defense

Using Your Constitutional Rights: Protection During Arrest in Colorado

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Using Your Constitutional Rights: Protection During Arrest in Colorado

This is the first part of a two-part blog series on Constitutional rights and your legal avenues as a Colorado citizen accused of a crime. If you have been arrested in Colorado Springs, you may feel as if your rights have been taken away from you. It is important to remain calm and remember that you […]

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Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury

Crosswalk Laws in Colorado Springs

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Crosswalk Laws in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs personal injury lawyers understand that the failure on the part of motorists to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks is one of the major causes of deadly pedestrian accidents. Under Colorado law, pedestrians are legitimate users of the roadway. To ensure that their right to cross the road is protected, the Colorado […]

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Criminal Defense

Colorado Springs Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault

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Colorado Springs Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with an underage girl. According to a KKTV news report, Colorado Springs police say he was engaged in a sexual relationship with a girl less than half his age since the summer of 2012. The alleged victim is 18 now, but she was 17 when the […]

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