Krizman testifies for bill to outlaw privatizing domestic violence defense Denver, CO – April 18, 2024 -- Criminal Defense Attorney Casey Krizman testified before the Colorado House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, April 17, in support of HB24-1437. The bill...
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Prosecutors like to hide the ball
CBI evidence tampering is just one example DENVER – March 13, 2024 – It isn’t surprising to us that prosecutors’ favorite “expert” witness is accused of playing games with the evidence. Defense attorneys know that evidence is selectively collected by police, tested in...
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%...
A Rare Win for Criminal Justice in the Deep South
Lifetime voting bans ruled ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ What is cruel and unusual punishment? A lot of things, but you can add one more to the list: lifetime voting bans for people convicted of a felony. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled recently that...
People v. Rainey – Colorado Supreme Court Ruling
Everyone is entitled to an attorney when accused of a crime. It says so in the Sixth Amendment. If you can’t afford one, the state will appoint one for you. Now, in Colorado, a public defender can be swapped out with a warm body on the eve of your trial if the judge...
The Forgotten Majority: Biden’s Marijuana Possession Pardon
On October 6, 2022, President Biden announced that he is pardoning any individual with a simple marijuana possession charge on a federal level. The White House estimates this will affect about 6,500 people with prior federal convictions, none of whom are known to be...
Opinion: The Prosecutor Problem
Social change is occurring rapidly both globally and domestically, spurring increased discussion of social justice issues in both professional and informal settings. Corporations within the United States are expected to work diligently with their human resources...
Getting Real About Race and Weed
Let's get real about marijuana. Living in Colorado, marijuana is enjoyed by millions of citizens safely and legally through licensed growers and regulated retail shops. Many decades of research have proven pot to be both safe and (for some) even medicinal. There have...