by Casey A. Krizman | Sep 28, 2023 | Bail, Opinions
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%...
by Casey A. Krizman | Aug 10, 2023 | Opinions
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...
by Casey A. Krizman | Apr 11, 2023 | Opinions
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...
by Krizman Law | Oct 17, 2022 | Drug Crimes, Opinions
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...
by Krizman Law | Sep 27, 2022 | Opinions
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...
by Casey A. Krizman | May 5, 2022 | Opinions
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...
