Prosecutors in Denver District Court wanted to put our client in jail for alleged violations of his probation. Krizman Law presented detailed information that showed our client was complying with the probation rules and was a stable member of the community. The court...
Probation and Sentencing Issues
Probation Violation – SUCCESSFUL DEFERRED JUDGMENT, RECORD SEALED
Client pleaded guilty after having been caught embezzling funds from a non-profit organization. Client's prior counsel was able to obtain an immigration-safe deferred judgment. Client hastily absconded to Canada out of unique circumstance and perceived necessity....
Multiple Felonies – Probation & Reduced Charges
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...
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...
VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER, PROBATION VIOLATION – NO JAIL
Mr. Krizman represented Client in early 2021 for domestic violence and violation of court orders after the Client's breakup resulted in back and forth social media messages, causing the alleged victim to feel unsafe. Client subsequently violated the no-contact order...
Criminal Mischief Charge – Case Dismissed
Client's dog was inappropriately shaved during a grooming service. The Client's confrontation with the groomers escalated, causing the Client to damage the gate of the location. Client retained Krizman to protect themselves from improper prosecution. Mr. Krizman...
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...
Probation Violation – NO JAIL
Client had multiple prior felonies, misdemeanors, and domestic violence cases and had multiple protection orders. After these cases, the client was on probation and violated both the protection order and his probation several times. Client hired Krizman Law to help...
Probation Violation
Probation – What is it, and what should you know about violating probation? If you have pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a crime in the state of Colorado, then you may face probation instead of jail for your crimes. Probation is somewhat of a “second chance” for...
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...