Getting arrested is disorienting. This post walks you through exactly what happens in the first 48 hours after an arrest in Colorado, what bond actually means, and the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself from the moment you are taken into...
Criminal Defense Process
Assault and Leaving Scene Case Deferred Judgment
A traffic altercation resulted in our client being charged with assault and leaving the scene of an accident. Krizman Law’s investigation proved the other driver was lying. While driving through Golden on his way to Boulder, another driver behaved recklessly in a...
Careless Driving – Reduced to Non-Moving Violation
Our client’s son faced a serious moving violation, careless driving, because of false allegations made by a driver who had clipped their car while they merged onto I-225 at Parker Road in Aurora. Father and son were unable to convince the investigating officer that...
Animal Neglect – Dismissed Through Deferred Prosecution
Our client and his date went for a summer hike, then stopped in Old Town Westminster for lunch. They left their dogs in the car during a hot July afternoon. A concerned bystander called police, who broke the car window to free the animals. The client was charged with...
Life After a Domestic Violence Arrest: Key Steps to Take
When facing domestic violence charges, your world can feel like it's turned upside down overnight. From losing access to your home to dealing with protection orders and potential job consequences, the aftermath of an arrest brings overwhelming challenges that require...
‘Injustice System’ Fouls an NFL Player
DENVER – September 27, 2024 – “The Tyreek Hill incident is yet another example of hot-headed cops being all too eager to use excessive force on a black man,” said Trial Attorney Casey Krizman. “This is what we mean by the ‘criminal IN-justice’ system, when someone is...
Municipal Court Is Different: What You Should Know
DENVER – July 22, 2024 -- If you are charged in a municipal court, it means you are accused of violating a city ordinance. In some Denver Metro cities, serious crimes, such as domestic violence, are handled in “muni court.” The municipal courts have different rules...
What You Can Learn From The Terrell Davis Arrest
DENVER – July 18, 2024 – “When Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis was hauled off his United Airlines flight in handcuffs, he handled it perfectly. It’s sad we even have to say that,” said Casey Krizman, founder of Krizman Law. “When the cops get it wrong – and...
Krizman Law Opposes Weakening Public Defenders
Aurora City Council Told That Resolution Will Trample Rights of Its Citizens DENVER – Dec. 4, 2023 -- Defense attorney Casey Krizman told the Aurora City Council today that its plan to eliminate the Public Defender’s office would diminish the rights of citizens who...
The fight against cash bail for most criminal charges continues
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%...
FAQ: What Is a Victim’s Rights Attorney?
In my earlier blog post, I wrote about what a criminal defense attorney does. So what might the opposite of that be? Meaning, if I represent people who are charged with crimes, who represents the victims? While it’s not a true legal term, what people are looking for...
FAQ: What Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Do?
As a criminal defense attorney, sometimes I get requests from prospective clients who seem a bit confused about what kind of law I practice. For example, I’ll occasionally get calls from people who say something like: “I was sexually assaulted. Can you help me go...
FAQ: How Do I Know if I’m Being Charged With a Crime?
Sometimes I get phone calls from people who contact me because they’re afraid they’re in trouble with the law, and if I ask them “Are you facing criminal charges?” they answer “I’m not sure.” While it might sound ridiculous to even ask the question, it is worth...
What Happens in My Office Stays… With One Exception
When a client meets with me, I want them to "tell me where the bodies are buried." Tell me everything – good, bad, and embarrassing – because I need that to develop your best defense. In nearly all cases, our conversations cannot be revealed to others – your family,...
Video Hearings Are Rare Gain for the Defense
When you’re accused of a crime, you face expenses and time away from work and family even before your case has been resolved. The court system typically doesn’t care. But the pandemic showed us that the legal process does not have to completely disrupt your life....