by Casey A. Krizman | Jun 6, 2022 | Court Process
One of the most popular and televised trials of the century concluded this week with a jury finding in favor of Johnny Depp in a defamation lawsuit levied against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The allegation was that Ms. Heard defamed Mr. Depp when she published an...
by Casey A. Krizman | Oct 28, 2021 | Colorado Law, Court Process
Welcome back to Krizman Law, where you can expect a relentless criminal defense. Today, we’re talking about assault. Now, there are several types of assault charges, both at the state level here in Colorado and at the municipal level here in Colorado. So...
by Casey A. Krizman | Jul 8, 2021 | Court Process
What Bill Cosby’s Release From Prison Teaches About Behind-the-Scenes Pretrial Negotiations and Criminal Legal Tactics Before Trial The recent release of entertainer Bill Cosby from prison has come as a shock to many who are now questioning the legitimacy of the...
by Casey A. Krizman | Dec 2, 2020 | Court Process
A Legal Analysis of Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 16 What is “Discovery”? In criminal court, “discovery” refers to the process by which the defendant obtains all evidence held against them by the prosecution in a criminal case, and which the prosecution...
by Casey A. Krizman | Jun 11, 2020 | Court Process
What is a preliminary hearing? In Denver criminal defense, a preliminary hearing is a pre-trial proceeding that occurs in a lower court than the court in which the case will ultimately be tried. During the preliminary hearing, the prosecution must demonstrate that...
by Casey A. Krizman | Apr 24, 2020 | Court Process
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the daily lives of most Coloradans. The impact is so far reaching that the not even the state’s judicial processes were immune. When Governor Polis announced the stay at home order, most courts closed to all but the most...
