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 we're going...
Criminal Justice Reform and Policy
Police Brutality Strikes Again: Aurora Police Officers Remain A Menace To The Community
It’s been more than a year since George Floyd was murdered by a cop and Enlightenment Protests across the country forced America to take another uncomfortable look at its systemic racism. Unfortunately, not much has changed in that time. Once again, we must be...
What Does “Three Strikes and You’re Out” Really Mean in Colorado?
You’ve Heard the Term, “Three Strikes and You’re Out,” But What Does That Really Mean?: A Deep Dive into Colorado’s Habitual Criminal Statutes The Colorado Habitual Criminal Statute: C.R.S 18-1.3-801 provides a framework for increasing the sentencing limits on repeat...
Colorado Continues To Lead The Way For Restorative Justice
In Denver, there is a growing alternative to the criminal justice system known as restorative justice. Introduced into state law in 2007, restorative justice offers victims greater say in the judicial process while also lessening some of the other consequences that...
Denver City Council Sends Private Prison Companies Packing
In a surprise turn of events during a Denver City Council vote August 5th, seven members of the city council voted not to renew contracts with two private prison companies. Before the vote took place, only Councilwoman Candi Cdebaca was expected to oppose the renewal,...
Colorado Takes Big Steps Away From “The Incarceration State”
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, at 655 people per 100,000 of the national population. Although the U.S. makes up only 4.3% of the world population, it houses about 19% of the world’s prisoners. (Walmsley, Roy. “World Prison...
Colorado Making Good On Criminal Justice Reform Promises
On May 28th, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed into law 7 bills expanding the rights of those convicted in Colorado. Two of the laws are set to have a huge impact on the criminal justice system. HB19-1266, the Restore Voting Rights Parolees bill, restores voting...