Client became inebriated and wandered into an occupied house, believing it was his own. The owners of the home were terrified and called law enforcement. The Client was charged with many charges, including felony burglary and felony trespass. The Client retained...
Felonies
2nd-Degree Assault with Weapon – Probation, No Jail
Client was accused of going to their ex-spouse's house while intoxicated, upset over a custody arrangement with their child. Client was alleged to have taken a knife to their ex-spouse's head after a disagreement. While Client is here legally, they are not a citizen....
FELONY POSSESSION WITH INTENT – CASE DISMISSED, RECORDS SEALED
Client was charged with felony possession with intent after authorities caught wind of an illegal grow in Client's significant other's parent's house, where the Client and their partner were living. Client was unaware of the illegal grow as it was done in a basement...
Felony Assault in the 2nd Degree – NO JAIL
Client was provoked with racial slurs outside a bar, and after confronting the aggravating individual, punched the man several times in his face breaking his jaw. After a brief and inadequate police investigation, the Client was charged with assault in the 2nd degree...
Felony Menacing – NO FELONY / NO JAIL
Client was charged with felony menacing after an altercation with store owners led to the client brandishing a machete. Client retained Krizman Law to protect themselves from excessive criminal prosecution. Casey Krizman performed a thorough investigation into the...
Crimes of Violence
Violent crime charges are no joke – in the state of Colorado, if you are convicted of a crime which is designated as a “crime of violence,” then you are facing a mandatory enhanced prison sentence of up to double the maximum penalty for the crime charged. What is a...
Understanding Criminal Mischief
What is Criminal Mischief? Commonly known as vandalism, criminal mischief is often very misunderstood, because the definition varies by state, and it is often called many other names, such as criminal damage, damage to property, and malicious mischief. Criminal...
Vehicular Homicide in Colorado — What You Need to Know
There are more bad drivers on the roads today than ever before. Every time you get on the road, you trust that everyone around you will make safe decisions. However, accidents do happen. Sometimes there is someone to blame. In certain cases, the charge of vehicular...
Sexual Assault In Colorado: Understanding Rape And The Law
Sexual assault is one of the most serious crimes you can be accused of in Colorado, carrying Class IV and Class III Felony convictions if you are found guilty. It is important to understand what sexual assault is and the penalties if you have been charged with sexual...
Murder Charges In Colorado: What You Need To Know?
In Colorado, there are three different statutes that pertain to what someone might consider murder, however, each definition differs and carries different penaltiesbif convicted. It is important to understand the distinctions of each type so you have a better...
What Does It Mean To Be Charged With Second-Degree Assault?
Second Degree Assault, codified in Colorado as CRS 18-3-203, is a highly complex and detailed statute. It encompasses offenses ranging from causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon to subjecting a law enforcement officer to saliva. If you have been charged with...
Understanding Felony Sentencing
The State of Colorado defines a felony as a crime punishable by a year or more in prison and/or a large fine. Crimes that are considered to be felonies are the most major offenses, greater than misdemeanors and petty offenses. In Colorado, felony crimes are broken...