Client was drinking at their residence with their spouse. Client and spouse got into a verbal argument, and spouse got in Client's face. Client slapped their spouse in self-defense and stuck a vape pen in their ear. Client called the cops as a result of the incident,...
Domestic Violence Defense
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (DV) – DISMISSED
Client and their partner got into a heated verbal argument inside their jointly-owned home. Client smashed a phone on the ground out of frustration. The partner (alleged victim) thought it was their phone, and subsequently called the police to report the incident....
Assault and Disturbing the Peace – DISMISSED
Client was charged with assault and disturbing the peace as an act of domestic violence after a verbal disagreement with his partner escalated. A protection order was issued on the date of arrest which prohibited contact between the involved parties. Mr. Krizman...
Felony Menacing – MISDEMEANOR PROBATION
Client was accused of threatening their significant other and their shared child with a shotgun and was charged with felony menacing and child abuse. Mr. Krizman applied meticulous mitigation work, such as having Client see a mental health professional. Client's...
Third Degree Assault Case Dismissed – Denver Defense Victory
Client was harassed and attacked by drunken coworkers during a house party. The attackers called law enforcement after client left with his wife and children. The alleged victims concocted an elaborate story when the cops arrived. Despite being the actual victim, the...
Domestic Violence & Protection Order – Deferred Judgment
Client was charged with Domestic Violence and Violation of Protection Order after an argument with his former partner on New Year's Eve. Krizman Law determined through an intensive review of discovery that the district attorney would not be able to prove their case...
Alleged Domestic Violence Charges – DISMISSED
Client was arrested on charges of harassment as an act of domestic violence after an altercation with her abusive boyfriend. Client retained Kirzman Law to protect her from false charges of endangerment. Krizman Law found through investigation that the alleged victim...
Assault & Battery – DISMISSED
Client was charged with Assault & Battery after he was caught on camera verbally assaulting and pushing his girlfriend. Casey Krizman completed a thorough review of all evidence in this case and provided mitigation of the Client's struggles with alcoholism and...
Harassment – Unsupervised DJ
Client was with his kids at a park when a group of teenagers forced his daughter off a bike path, causing her to fall and lacerate her head. During a confrontation with the teenagers, the Client grabbed one of the boys. The teenagers went to the police and had the...
Second Domestic Violence Assault & Battery Case – Charges Dismissed
Client was wrongly accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend and charged with domestic violence, assault, and battery. The client was not a citizen and therefore faced immigration consequences because of the charges. Facing false charges and the threat of...
Denver Assault and Battery Case – Unsupervised Deferred Judgment
In the middle of the pandemic, Client got into an altercation with individuals at the grocery store who refused to wear a mask despite there being an existing mandate. When the alleged victim shoved the Client's spouse, the client tackled the alleged victim. Client is...
Video: Understanding Domestic Violence Charges
In This Video What are domestic violence charges? What are the levels of domestic violence? What are protection orders (restraining orders)? What are no-contact orders? Why you should NEVER violate protection orders. How domestic violence can affect your Second...
8 Things You Need To Know About Domestic Violence Cases in Colorado
#1: The Colorado Domestic Violence Statute is CRS 18-6-800(3). A common misconception is that Domestic Violence is a crime itself. Domestic Violence is actually a sentencing enhancer that increases the severity of the punishment for crimes that it accompanies. This...
Understanding Domestic Violence Charges
What is a Domestic Violence?What is a Protection Order?What are common DV charges?What are penalties for a Domestic Violence conviction?What are your defenses? What is a Domestic Violence? According to CRS 18-6-800(3), Domestic Violence (DV) is not an independent...
Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Convictions and Gun Possession
In 2016, the Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that the federal gun ban for people convicted of domestic violence extends to people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence (Voisine v. United States). This extension of the gun ban cleared up confusion about whether or not...