Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Blog
Guns in Airports: The Penalties You May Face
In America, we enjoy the right to bear arms as protected under the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution. However, different states have different restrictions on where and when those firearms may be carried. In Colorado, for example, felons lose the right to own firearms upon conviction. However, there is one place even Coloradans who legally own a gun are not allowed to take their weapon: the security line in an airport.
Why Hire the Bussey Law Firm, P.C. For Your DUI?
DUI attorney in Colorado and you will literally find hundreds of firms claiming to be the right match for you. Which brings us to the question presented; why hire The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.?
Timothy Bussey Named 2021 Top Attorney by Colorado Springs Style Magazine
The team at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. is incredibly proud to announce that our founder, Timothy Bussey, has been selected as a Colorado Springs 2021 Top Attorney by Colorado Springs Style Magazine. This will mark the seventh time Bussey has achieved this accolade, first being featured in the magazine in 2014. Tim Bussey achieved this award in two categories: DUI and Traffic Law.
After an Arrest: The First Steps
No one is prepared to be arrested. Most of us grow up assuming that we will never be on the wrong side of the law. After all, if you never break a law to begin with, how could be possibly be arrested? Sadly, police officers can make mistakes, and false allegations can be made. Even if you know that you are a law-abiding citizen, it is very possible you will be facing an arrest one day, and knowing what will happen can help you avoid getting into deeper trouble.
What Are Your Miranda Rights?
Most of us have heard the Miranda Rights mentioned in TV shows and movies. They are often rattled off when the bad guy is finally caught and arrested at the end of the episode. However, few people know why officers are required to spout the Miranda Warning, let alone know what the Miranda rights actually are.
Well, the truth is that knowing your Miranda Rights could mean the difference between years behind bars and being allowed to walk free.
The Consequences of Felony Charges
The word “felon” is often tossed around when talking about convicted criminals and the American prison complex. However, being convicted of a felony charge means so much more than many people may realize. Not only do you have to face a lengthy prison charge, but when you are finally released, your ability to live an average life will be greatly impacted by the loss of rights that all people convicted of a felony experience.
Schedule I and II Drugs No Longer Carry Felony Charges in CO
A new Colorado law went into effect at the beginning of March 2020. House Bill 19-1263, which was signed into law by the governor in May 2019, essentially defelonizes the possession of small amounts of Schedule I and II substances, such as cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Under the new law, if you are caught in possession of a small amount of these drugs, you will be charged with a misdemeanor rather than a felony.
Drug Classification: What You Should Know
In the 1970’s, our government declared war on drugs. In an effort to end drug addictions and keep Americans happy and healthy, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) was signed into law. The law laid out a new labeling system for drugs, as well as what penalties users and distributors should face. This system sorts drugs by how addictive they are and how useful they are medically into different “schedules.” The highest labeled is Schedule I, where the most dangerous and addictive drugs are sorted, and the lowest is Schedule V.
The CSA is subject to state laws, however. Some states have chosen to modify the system, changing where certain drugs are placed, as well as what punishments those found in possession of or selling the drugs should be given. Other states, however, stick to what the federal government laid out in the 1970’s.
Do You Know the Difference Between Theft and Robbery?
Theft and robbery seem like interchangeable terms. They both mean that something was stolen, right? Well, technically, yes. But that doesn’t mean a charge of theft and a charge of robbery are the same thing. In the eyes of the law, the two crimes are distinct. Both have their own legal definitions, penalties, and ramifications.
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. Helps Set Historic Precedent for the Make My Day Law
A home intruder is everyone’s worst nightmare. The home is where we feel the safest, where we can relax, knowing that we are protected by four strong walls and a locked door. But an intruder can shatter that sense of safety in a heartbeat. This is why the right to defend your home, otherwise known as the “Make My Day” law, is such an important one in Colorado.
In the state of Colorado, everyone has the right to use deadly force against an unlawful intruder who intends to commit a crime, as written in 18-1-704.5, C.R.S. So, when our client, Mr. Rau, went into his basement only to find an aggressive intruder, he shot and killed the intruder, exercising his right to defend his home.