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

Colorado Laws Regarding “Leaving the Scene of an Accident”

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Colorado Laws Regarding “Leaving the Scene of an Accident”

What Is Required of a Driver After an Accident? Colorado requires drivers involved in auto collisions to perform certain tasks immediately after an accident. A driver who doesn’t comply with the statutory requirements can get charged with a range of offenses, some of which can be serious. After a collision a driver is required to […]

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Road Dangers Posed to Us on St. Patrick’s Day

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Road Dangers Posed to Us on St. Patrick’s Day

If you go out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, take extra care on the roads. March 17 is one of the most dangerous days of the year. Traditionally, St. Paddy’s Day is celebrated with the wearing of the green, corned beef and cabbage, shamrocks, and excessive alcohol consumption. Between parades, pub crawls, and private parties, […]

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Criminal Defense, Gun Law

When Can You Point a Firearm at Someone?

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When Can You Point a Firearm at Someone?

More citizens in the United States own firearms than in any other country in the world. Most gun owners in our country own firearms for either sport or self-defense. When faced with a perceived threat of harm, people will sometimes display a firearm or flash it at the person presenting the threat. However, flashing a […]

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Criminal Defense, Gun Law

TSA Finds More Guns at Denver International Airport Checkpoints Than Ever Before

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TSA Finds More Guns at Denver International Airport Checkpoints Than Ever Before

In 2021, TSA officers recovered 156 firearms at DIA checkpoints, a new record. Denver ranked seventh in the nation for recovered firearms according to the TSA.  When the new statistics were released, TSA spokesman David Pekoske stated that he believed, “What we see in our checkpoints really reflects what we’re seeing in society, and in […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Colorado Recently Changed the Waiting Period for License Reinstatement After Receiving a DUI

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Colorado Recently Changed the Waiting Period for License Reinstatement After Receiving a DUI

On January 1, 2023, the law regarding when you can reinstate your license after a DUI suspension changed in Colorado. Prior to January 1, 2023, a person whose license was revoked for a first-time DUI had to wait at least 30 days after the revocation was effective before they could reinstate their license. Colorado changed this law […]

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Personal Injury, Premises Liability

Colorado Ski Resorts and Injuries–What Does My Waiver Mean?

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Colorado Ski Resorts and Injuries–What Does My Waiver Mean

Colorado is well-known for its skiing. As one of the top ski destinations in the world, skiing generates over $4.5 billion dollars in economic output, supports more than 45,000 jobs, and provides $1.9 billion in labor income. It’s really big business in Colorado. But what happens when an individual skier is injured on the slopes […]

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Personal Injury, Truck Accident

How AI Could Help Prevent Truck Accidents

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How AI Could Help Prevent Truck Accidents

In a recent year, nearly 5,000 people in the U.S. were killed and 147,000 were injured in traffic crashes involving large trucks, as reported by the National Safety Council (NSC). There are more trucks than ever on the roads today, and the trucking industry is losing experienced drivers. The good news is that artificial intelligence […]

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Personal Injury, Truck Accident

The Role of the NTSB After a Truck Accident

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The Role of the NTSB After a Truck Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency. It is charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the U.S. and significant accidents in other modes of transportation, including fatal truck crashes. Among other things, NTSB, determines the probable cause of the accident and issues safety recommendation to help prevent similar […]

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Criminal Defense, Trespassing

Defending Against Trespass Charges in a Criminal Case

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Defending Against Trespass Charges in a Criminal Case

The term “trespass” is defined as “knowingly entering another owner’s property or land without permission, which encroaches on the owner’s privacy or property interests,” according to Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute (LII). Under Colorado law, there are three different degrees of criminal trespass, with widely ranging severity of penalties. Each degree of criminal trespass […]

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Personal Injury

Recovering Damages in a Colorado Personal Injury Case

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Recovering Damages in a Colorado Personal Injury Case

Serious personal injury cases alter lives forever. The costs of medical care, damaged property, and lost income can be exorbitant. These examples are all hard costs. But, how does someone quantify the loss of the ability to enjoy and experience life like they did before they were injured, or what they endured in pain, suffering, […]

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