by Casey A. Krizman | Sep 28, 2023 | Bail, Opinions
If you’re presumed innocent until proven guilty, how can they throw you in jail until you post bail, even before you’ve gone to trial? The bail system was set up to ensure defendants show up for their court hearings. One study found that people miss court hearings 17%...
by Krizman Law | Sep 1, 2023 | About Us
My name is Connor Tyree and I am a student at the University of Colorado Denver, pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and Spanish. This summer, I embarked on an unforgettable journey as an intern at Krizman Law, working for Casey A. Krizman. Throughout this enriching...
by Casey A. Krizman | Aug 10, 2023 | Videos
Q: What was the recent Fifth Judicial District decision? Last week the Fifth Judicial District struck down a Mississippi law that said, if you’re convicted of a felony, you don’t ever get to vote again. And the Fifth Judicial District said, no, not...
by Casey A. Krizman | Aug 10, 2023 | Opinions
Lifetime voting bans ruled ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ What is cruel and unusual punishment? A lot of things, but you can add one more to the list: lifetime voting bans for people convicted of a felony. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled recently that...
by Krizman Law | Aug 9, 2023 | Case Results, Domestic Violence
Alleged Victim (AV) and Client were in a relationship and got into a verbal argument. AV made a statement to the police that Client choked them during this argument. Client was then charged with third degree assault. Two days later Client drove to a hotel to speak to...
by Krizman Law | Aug 8, 2023 | Case Results, Traffic Law
Client was driving with their children when they made a left turn and accidentally hit an elderly pedestrian. Client was charged with violating Colorado’s Vulnerable Road User and Careless Driving statutes amounting to so many potential points against their...
by Krizman Law | Jul 25, 2023 | Case Results
While Client was dating their partner, they went on a cruise together. After the cruise, the couple suffered an unamicable breakup. Subsequently, Client was accused of sexual assault by their former partner. This accusation triggered an FBI investigation because the...
by Krizman Law | Jul 24, 2023 | Colorado Law
SB22-099: automatic sealing of records for nonviolent crimes On May 31, 2022, Colorado passed a law requiring records for nonviolent crimes to be automatically sealed. Before this, only certain drug offenses were automatically sealed. This law prevents employers,...
by Krizman Law | Jul 24, 2023 | Case Results
Client returned to town from working in the mountains around midnight and went to pick up food at a restaurant. Client had their child with them in the vehicle. Client arrived at the restaurant and parked directly next to the storefront. Client asked the child if they...
by Krizman Law | Jun 19, 2023 | Case Results
Client got into a verbal argument with their partner and ultimately called law enforcement after being pushed. When law enforcement arrived, the officers erroneously determined that Client was the aggressor that evening. Client was charged with Domestic Violence and...
