Colorado Springs DUI Attorney
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, DUI Attorney
More than 1.4 million drivers in the U.S. were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in 2001. Law enforcement officers nationwide are stepping up their enforcement of the drunk driving laws, largely in response to public outcry and the influence of lobbying groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). If you find yourself caught up in this crackdown, you need an attorney with experience defending drunk driving cases to look out for your interests and to help you get the best results possible.
If you're facing charges for a DUI or DWI in Colorado Springs, you're facing tough penalties that can include heavy fines, license suspension, and even jail time. The only chance you have of minimizing those penalties is to put up an aggressive defense.
Drunk drivers' lawyer Timothy Bussey has the experience needed to give you the best chance of minimizing or avoiding your penalties. As a sole practitioner, he will work one-on-one with you in resolving your case, doing whatever is possible to protect your rights.
Contact The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. now for a free initial consultation if you've been arrested for drunk driving, or read on below for more information about your rights and prospects:
If you're facing drunk driving charges, attorney Timothy Bussey can provide the quality, aggressive, and experienced legal defense you'll need. Contact us as soon as possible for a free initial consultation.
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.
DUI Defense Lawyer
12 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 475-2555
Fax: (719) 475-0046
Overview of the Crime of Drunk Driving
Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is illegal. However, depending on the circumstances surrounding a DUI charge in Colorado Springs, an individual who is actually innocent may in fact be arrested and wrongfully charged with driving while under the influence. While there are some cases where such an arrest may be warranted, there are far too many instances of innocent drivers being charged and tried for DUI when they should not have been arrested in the first place.
The Role of Probation in Drunk-Driving Sentencing
Many drivers arrested for DUI in Colorado are first time offenders, meaning that they have never before been convicted for the crime of driving while under the influence. Consequently, penalties associated with these first time offenders are typically fairly lenient, often times taking the form of probation sentences rather than actual jail time. In order to ensure that charges and potential sentences one may be facing are kept as minimal as possible, the services of an experienced Colorado Springs DUI defense attorney should be retained as soon as possible after an individual is taken into custody for DUI in Colorado.
The Prosecutor's Role in a Drunk-Driving Case
In criminal cases, the prosecutor's role is difficult but simple: examine the evidence of the crime and pursue an appropriate punishment for that crime. A prosecutor is a representative of the United States government, and must act in its best interest at all times. In this regard, the Colorado court system can be looked at in the same manner that one would look at a business. For example, a prosecutor is not going to aggressively pursue and drag out a DUI case involving a first time offender who has otherwise been a model citizen (spending valuable time and resources in the process), but may do so for a habitual offender who seriously injured someone while operating his or her vehicle while intoxicated. Essentially, determine how best to utilize state resources, picking and choosing cases that warrant an aggressive prosecution.
Reliability of Breath-Test Results in a Drunk-Driving Case
Machines will function properly only if they are made, used, and cared for in a certain manner. While this concept ultimately applies to all types of devices, it is particularly important in regard to blood alcohol concentration (BAC) testing units. That is, if a BAC testing device is not used in the correct manner, or properly calibrated prior to use, then the results associated with that device should not be considered accurate by any means.
The Impact of a Drunk-Driving Conviction on Your Auto Insurance
An alcohol-related car accident and subsequent drunk-driving conviction can bring many negative consequences into your life, possibly including jail or prison time, a criminal record, car repair or replacement, restitution, guilt and grief over harm to others, higher insurance premiums, a civil lawsuit, fines, court and administrative fees, community service, alcohol education, substance-abuse treatment, social stigma, restrictions on or revocation of your drivers license, attorneys fees, restrictive probation and others. If you are arrested for or charged with drunk driving, a criminal defense lawyer in Colorado Springs can advise you about your legal rights and help you fight the charges.
Drunk Driving/DUI Resource Links
About.com: Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Links to articles and resources about drunk driving.
Impaired Driving Division - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA's Impaired Driving Division provides information and resources on drunk driving from a legal and social viewpoint and with a goal of prevention.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Link to informational chart about the drunk-driving laws of all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) - Impaired Driving
Facts, data, publications and other helpful information involving impaired drivers.
The Century Council
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking.
February 3rd, 2012