Our client was charged with a DUI in rural Southwestern Colorado. The problem was: our client was not arrested, had not committed a DUI, and hadn’t been driving in rural Southwestern Colorado at all. A completely different person with the exact same name was. To make...
Alcohol & Driving
DUI – Reduced to DWAI with Probation
This client was previously represented by Krizman Law in another case where we secured a win in a jury trial. The client was leaving a Colorado Avalanche game and was allegedly driving too fast and was pulled over by police. Krizman Law had significant legal concerns...
DUI First Offense BAC Above 0.2 – NO JAIL, 18 MONTHS PROBATION
Client was pulled over for turning without activating their turn signal. Officer observed two open beer cans in the center console, and Client was accused of driving under the influence. Client also did not have a valid license. After being placed under arrest, Client...
DUI First Offense BAC .2+ – DWAI, No Jail
Client was pulled over for speeding and was accused of driving under the influence. Client was asked to take a breathalyzer in which Client blew a 0.203 BAC (blood alcohol content). Mr. Krizman employed significant mitigation which included Client completing a Victim...
Probation Violation – WORK RELEASE ONLY
Client was driving under the influence when he caused a car wreck and fled the scene. The client was arrested and charged with speeding, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and failure to provide insurance, exposing the client to serious jail time. The...
DUI1 BAC >.2 – Min. 10 Days IHD
Client was driving his car while intoxicated, drifted into the oncoming traffic lane, and hit a curb. Client was then approached by law enforcement and was asked to submit to a breathalyzer test – Client blew a .214, over 2x the legal limit. Originally, the DA wanted...
3rd Degree Assault & Child Abuse – Deferred Judgment
Client retained the services of Krizman Law after being charged with 3rd Degree Assault and Child Abuse (Domestic Violence). Client got in a verbal argument with his spouse, who then lied to police that Client had physically attacked their spouse and their child....
DUI 4th – Misdemeanor / Minimum Jail
Client was arrested for his fourth DUI in violation of the probation he had received after his third. Facing a felony conviction for a fourth DUI that threatened significant jail time, the Client retained Krizman Law. Krizman Law immediately engaged with the case and...
DUI (Second Offense) – NO JAIL, IN-HOME DETENTION ONLY
Client was arrested on their 3rd DUI in a hit and run. After police investigations, client also received charges of careless driving, hit and run, and failure to remain at the scene of an accident, compulsory insurance, violation of a Protection order, and violation...
Getting a Second or Third Offense with DUI or DWAI
Casey Krizman, a criminal defense attorney in Denver, Colorado, explains what happens with a second, third, or even fourth offense with a DUI (driving under the influence) or DWAI (driving while ability impaired). If you need a personalized and relentless criminal...
I’ve Been Charged with DUI or DWAI – What Do I Do?
Casey Krizman, a criminal defense attorney in Denver, Colorado, explains what to do if you've been charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) or DWAI (driving while ability impaired). If you need a personalized and relentless criminal defense, call (303)...
Difference in Penalties for DUI vs DWAI
Casey Krizman, a criminal defense attorney in Denver, Colorado, explains the difference in penalties for a DUI (driving under the influence) versus a DWAI (driving while ability impaired). If you need a personalized and relentless criminal defense, call (303) 529-2677...
Will I Lose My Driver’s License Due To DUI or DWAI?
Casey Krizman, a criminal defense attorney in Denver, Colorado, explains when you'll automatically lose your driver's license if you're charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) or DWAI (driving while ability impaired). If you need a personalized and relentless...
Understanding Colorado’s DUI Track System
Level II education and treatment programs are a set of guidelines detailing what length and type of education and treatment you must complete following an alcohol or drug traffic violation. The difference between Level I and Level II is that Level I education is for...
DUI Penalties
What is a DUI? Colorado has a tiered DUI/DWAI penalty system that is stricter than many other states in the US. Penalties for a first offense begin at a relatively high level and then increase from there. Because of the higher stakes and penalties, it is important to...