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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Personal Injury

Six Ways to Reduce Fireworks Injury Risks

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Six Ways to Reduce Fireworks Injury Risks

Fireworks are the premier event of Fourth of July celebrations all over Colorado, and for many Coloradoans, they’re also a family tradition. However, fireworks injuries can cause serious harm or even death. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), over 9,600 people suffered injuries that required emergency room care in 2011 after failing to […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

I Was Arrested for Drunk Driving in Colorado. How Do I Get My License Back?

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I Was Arrested for Drunk Driving in Colorado. How Do I Get My License Back

If you have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, you may already be facing a driver’s license suspension—even if you have not been convicted of any crime. The suspension related to the arrest is an administrative action taken by the Colorado Department of Vehicles (DMV), not a criminal penalty. Unfortunately, […]

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Bicycle Accident, Personal Injury

Avoiding a Rear-End Collision While Bicycling

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Avoiding a Rear-End Collision While Bicycling

Bicycling is great exercise, and in the Colorado summer, it can also be a great deal of fun and help save on transportation costs and the environment. However, many types of accidents can befall a bicyclist when drivers are careless or distracted. While most bicyclists fear rear-end collisions from cars, these types of accidents are […]

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Personal Injury, Workplace Accident

How to Prevent Work-Related Heat Illness this Summer

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How to Prevent Work-Related Heat Illness this Summer

Extreme heat is responsible for more weather-related deaths in the United States than any other environmental conditions, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Since 2011, the organization has made spreading awareness of heat safety a priority, and encourages employers, as well as workers, to take simple precautions to avoid heat illnesses such […]

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Criminal Defense

FBI, Colorado Police Statistics Paint Two Different Scenes of Crime in Denver

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According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, violent crime in Denver decreased in 2012, but property crime increased – a pattern that defied national trends, in which violent crime increased but property crime fell. However, this image of crime statistics in Denver differs from that painted by the local police department, which states that crime […]

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Criminal Defense, Drugs

How Will Recreational Marijuana Sales be Taxed?

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How Will Recreational Marijuana Sales be Taxed?

In November 2012, Colorado voters approved a measure that legalized the purchase and possession of marijuana for recreational use. When Amendment 64 was passed, retail sales for marijuana were set to begin on January 1, 2014. Since this approval, the Colorado Legislature has been forming the regulations that would accompany the legal purchase and possession of small […]

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BUI, Criminal Defense

Avoid a Colorado Boating Under the Influence Charge This Summer

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Avoid a Colorado Boating Under the Influence Charge This Summer

Colorado prohibits boating under the influence (BUI) as well as driving under the influence (DUI). Both criminal charges can result in serious penalties, especially if a person is convicted. An experienced Colorado Springs BUI defense attorney can help you vigorously protect your rights, but the best way to avoid a BUI conviction is never to mix boating […]

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Criminal Defense

Can Law Enforcement Officers Take Your DNA When You are Booked on Criminal Charges?

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Can Law Enforcement Officers Take Your DNA When You are Booked on Criminal Charges?

On June 3, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, ruled in Maryland v. King, 569 U. S. (2013) that it is not an unreasonable seizure, defined by the Fourth Amendment, for law enforcement officers to obtain a DNA swab from someone during the booking phase of an arrest. DNA testing is viewed […]

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Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI

Will Colorado Lower the B.A.C. to 0.05?

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On May 14, 2013 the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced a new recommendation to pursue a national 0.05 blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C.) per se limit.  A per se limit is the level of intoxication at which a person is automatically driving illegally, regardless of their actual level of impairment. The NTSB’s recommendation has resulted […]

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