Our client had a real chance of beating a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. The alleged victim was willing to testify on his behalf at trial. But our client was a young professional and entrepreneur in Larimer County with no prior record, and he did not want to...
Domestic Violence Defense
Repeat Domestic Violence — Probation Only
When you get a deferred judgment, the second worst thing that can happen is to get charged with the same crime again. And the ultimate worst thing is to be charged only two weeks after the first case. Our client faced a domestic violence charge after having been given...
Domestic Violence – Deferred Judgment
Our client faced the holidays separated from her newborn because of a domestic violence charge in Jefferson County. Krizman Law got the temporary protection orders modified to allow the family to spend the holidays together. Then we worked to achieve an outcome that...
You Need An Edge To Defend Domestic Violence
Most people think criminal defense happens primarily in the courtroom. The reality is different, especially in domestic violence cases. Domestic violence charges are among the few crimes where someone can face incarceration based solely on another person's word. No...
Felony Child Abuse – Reduced to Misdemeanor with Probation
Our client was charged in Adams County Court with Felony Child Abuse and Harassment after a family dispute stemming from a misinterpreted group message. After presenting evidence and context, Krizman Law negotiated a plea to a misdemeanor harassment charge with six...
Domestic Violence – Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor
Our client was charged in Arapahoe County Court with Second-Degree Assault designated as a domestic violence offense. Krizman Law reviewed the evidence and provided context to the District Attorney’s Office. We negotiated a plea bargain to a misdemeanor harassment...
Domestic Violence – Case Closed with No Charges
Our client was the subject of a domestic violence assault investigation by the Aurora Police Department, which could have led to felony charges. The Krizman Law team’s first priority was to contact the police and protect the client’s rights. We provided information...
Misdemeanor Child Abuse – Case Dismissed
Our client, a licensed childcare provider, faced a child-abuse finding by Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, which placed her on a state registry used for background checks (Tracking, Reporting, and Analysis of Incidents, Laws, and Systems, also known as...
Felony Assault and Domestic Violence – Deferred Judgment and Probation
Our client’s immigration status was threatened when he was charged with Assault—Strangulation and Third-Degree Assault. The charges were designated Domestic Violence. Krizman Law’s investigation enabled us to negotiate an outcome with the Denver District Attorney that...
Violation of Protection Order – Charges Dismissed
Our client came to us facing a violation-of-protection-order charge. Krizman Law quickly determined there were errors in reports coming from the court’s pretrial services and took action to clarify matters with the court. The pretrial services reports erroneously...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – REDUCED TO DISTURBING THE PEACE
Our client came in worried about a violation-of-protection-order charge in a domestic violence case. Krizman Law’s investigation revealed that the alleged victim had repeatedly contacted our client. The first step was to get clarity about the protection order and to...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – REDUCED TO NONVIOLENT MISDEMEANOR
Our client came to us facing two Boulder County misdemeanor cases, including a domestic violence matter that carried serious consequences for her record and future. Our client described stalking, coercive behavior, and emotional manipulation by the alleged victim....
False Domestic Violence Claim Dismissed, Dog Returned
Our client came to Krizman Law after a turbulent breakup with his long-term partner. She had made false allegations in order to obtain a Domestic Violence Protection Order, which she then used as leverage to take our client’s dog. Krizman Law fought the case on two...
Felony Strangulation Deferred Judgment and Record Sealing
Our client, a respected professional with a promising career, was charged with felony strangulation arising from an argument with his long-term partner. During the dispute, she alleged that he placed his hands around her neck and squeezed. From the outset, there was...
DUI and Child Abuse Case Resolved with Deferred Judgment
Our client, a single mother of young children, was facing allegations in two counties—Douglas and Jefferson—stemming from struggles with alcohol. She was on probation for a DUI when her mother called law enforcement out of concern her and the children’s safety....