Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Blog
Penalties for Colorado Theft Crimes
Penalties for a theft depend on the value of what you’ve been accused of stealing. The worth of the object in question will lead to a petty, misdemeanor, or felony theft offense. A theft crime happens anytime someone illegally obtains (by taking, taking by a threat, or taking by deception) anything of value from the item’s owner. This means a theft charge can arise from purse snatching, returning fraudulent items to a store, or conning someone out of their money.
Colorado Springs Woman Ticketed For Hit and Run Accident
A 66 year old Colorado Springs woman was involved in a hit and run accident last week, with of all things, a police car.
According to The Gazette, the accident happened at Airport Road and South Academy Boulevard. The woman’s SUV collided with a police car that was responding to a call involving a gun. The police car had its lights flashing and siren whaling at the time. The woman fled the scene and was later tracked down and ticketed for her offense. There were no injuries and it wasn’t known why she fled after the accident.
Busy Crime Weekend in Colorado Springs
Judging by the Colorado Springs Police Department’s (CSPD) website, the past weekend was a busy one, with a shooting, a stabbing, a suicide, assault, and gang activity. In one incident, a CSPD Gang Unit pulled over a 28 year old male and discovered illegal drugs and a handgun in his vehicle. The man was arrested. The state of Colorado takes firearm and illegal drug possession offenses very seriously, with stiff fines and jail time possible upon conviction.
Marijuana Crimes in Colorado
Colorado Amendment 64 made headlines around the world in 2012. The popular ballot initiative made it legal for people aged 21 and over to possess certain amounts of industrial hemp or cannabis (marijuana). Essentially, Amendment 64 legalized the personal recreational use of marijuana much in the same way as alcohol may be used. In addition, the new law allows for the “commercial cultivation, manufacture, and sale” of cannabis. In spite of marijuana’s new legality in Colorado, possession of it may still lead to arrest. It’s important that the finer points of the law be understood by anyone considering using, growing, or purchasing the substance.
Armed Robbery Spree in Denver Area
Two juveniles are in custody and two adults are being sought after several 7-Eleven stores were robbed at gunpoint yesterday morning. According to a CBS Denver report, the robberies began at an E-cigarette store before spreading to convenience stores throughout the Denver metro area. Denver Police Department spokesperson Raquel Lopez said, “We’ve had three 7-Elevens in Denver that were robbed, and they are aggravated robberies, there were weapons involved.” Convenience stores in nearby Adams County were also targeted.
Tenacious Firm Featured in The Gazette
For over three decades the Bussey Law Firm, P.C. has served the Colorado Springs area and the surrounding region by providing dedicated and outstanding representation to people in need of a strong criminal defense. However, the firm’s story extends well beyond the Colorado border.
Tips for Avoiding a Colorado DUI This Summer
According to th
e Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), over 26,000 people are arrested for DUI in Colorado each year. State and local law enforcement officers typically increase patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and other scrutiny of drivers during the summer months.
Colorado Saw Drops in Violent Crime Rates in 2014, According to Study
The 2014 “Crime in Colorado” report released last week by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation reported a decrease of 2.5 percent in the crime rate per 100,000 Colorado residents between 2013 and 2014.
Timothy Bussey Obtains the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation
Timothy Bussey recently received another title to add to his list of notable credentials. On April 25, 2015, the Colorado attorney obtained The ACS Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation as recognized by the Chemistry and Law Division of the American Chemical Society – an exclusive achievement reserved for attorneys who successfully complete a number of specific hands-on courses in forensic science. Mr. Bussey is currently the only Colorado lawyer to earn this title.
Requirements for the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation include:
- Completing an ACS Forensic Chromatography class twice, which includes DUI ethanol based analysis
- Completing the ACS Solid Drug Dose (Forensic Drug Analysis) class
- Completing the ACS Forensic DUID (Forensic Principles of DUID) class
- Successful completion of a proficiency and knowledge examination based on the courses
Mr. Bussey’s dedication to using true scientific results and evidence in his legal practice has earned him a strong reputation in the field of DUI Law already, having exposed issues in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Crime Laboratory’s blood alcohol tests that produced false positives and unfair criminal charges. In completing the American Chemical Society’s Forensic Lawyer-Scientist program, Mr. Bussey strengthens his ability to use legitimate scientific evidence in the pursuit of justice for his clients.
By bringing forensic evidence into the courtroom, whether handling a personal injury claim or criminal defense case, Mr. Bussey takes every effort to let the facts speak for themselves, ensuring that his clients achieve fair and just outcomes.
For a free and confidential consultation, give The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. a call at (719) 475-2555 or send us a message online. Our legal team is ready to help you.
Colorado State Patrol Issued 298 DUI Arrests Over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend 2015 saw approximately two million more drivers on the roads nationwide than in the previous year, according to an estimate by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Memorial Day also marked the start of “Checkpoint Colorado,” a program that increases the number of checkpoints and police officers on the road throughout the summer, scanning for signs that drivers might be driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (DUI).
The increased patrols during Memorial Day also resulted in 298 arrests on suspicion of drunk driving. Although this number represents a significant decrease from the 408 DUI arrests made over Memorial Day weekend 2014, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and over 80 local law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado have promised to keep up their increased patrolling through the next hundred days.