Sex offense charges are among the most serious cases in the criminal justice system. The evidence is often thin. The stakes are not. What Makes These Cases Different Most criminal cases turn on physical evidence - surveillance footage, forensic data, documents. Sex...
Sex Crimes Defense
Do I Have to Take a Plea Deal?
Nobody can make you plead guilty. Full stop. Every person charged with a crime has the right to a trial. The burden of proof falls entirely on the government. Prosecutors must prove every element of every charge beyond a reasonable doubt — the highest legal standard...
What Happens In Felony Court?
What Happens in Felony Court in Colorado Assault and Violent Crimes, Criminal Defense Process, Drug Crimes Defense, Sex Crimes Defense, White Collar and Property Crimes A felony case moves through several distinct stages before it reaches a jury. Knowing what to...
What Happens After A Felony Arrest in Colorado?
Getting arrested is disorienting. This post walks you through exactly what happens in the first 48 hours after an arrest in Colorado, what bond actually means, and the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself from the moment you are taken into...
Internet Sexual Offense – Supervised Probation
Our client was arrested for internet luring of a minor and confessed. His best and only option was Krizman Law’s “extreme mitigation” program. That required him to come to grips with the underlying issues that fed his alcoholism and behavior, work to overcome them,...
Felony Sexual Assault Reduced to Misdemeanor Charge
Our client was accused of felony sexual assault in Jefferson County, but contended the alleged victim consented. His story and the one provided by the alleged victim were in direct conflict, so Krizman Law prepared to fight it all the way to trial, if necessary. The...
Defending Sex Crime Charges Requires More Than Courtroom Skill
Sex crime allegations carry consequences that can destroy a life. And they're among the few charges where conviction can rest on one person's word alone. No other witnesses. No corroboration. And often, a motive to stretch the truth. Traditional defense tactics fall...
Sexual Assault Investigation – Case Closed Without Charges
Our client was the subject of a sexual assault investigation in Boulder County following an incident alleged by a former acquaintance. Despite extensive police involvement and multiple search warrants, no criminal charges were ever filed. Krizman Law demonstrated that...
Internet Luring of a Child Investigation – No Charges Filed
Our client was the target of a vigilante group known as Colorado Ped Patrol, which uses suspect methods to entrap people. The group poses as minors online to lure individuals into compromising situations. The group initiated contact with our client, steered...
Solicitation – DISMISSED
Client was accused of solicitation as a result of a sting operation. Mr. Krizman utilized various tactics including mitigation, defense development, and attacking the evidence in the case to convince the prosecutor to dismiss this case. Client was employed by Uber and...
He Believed He Could Fly: The Long-Awaited Comeuppance of R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly, the Chicago native known to most of the world as R. Kelly, was, at one point, one of the biggest entertainment celebrities on the planet. Last week, Mr. Kelly was found guilty of racketeering and eight other counts related to sex trafficking....
Sexual Assault on a Child – NO CHARGES FILED
Client was accused of sexual assault on a child. In general, law enforcement conducts an investigation prior to filing charges to determine if there is probable cause. Oftentimes these investigations focus only on the story provided by the alleged victims, and police...
Juvenile Sexual Assault Case – Deferred Adjudication
Client was an undocumented non-citizen accused of sexual assault as a juvenile. Due to the client’s immigration status, the case had to be handled with an extreme level of care to avoid deportation. Client retained Krizman Law to ensure a resolution that would protect...
NY Governor Cuomo & Sexual Assault Charges Explained
"Gradually, then suddenly" - What Andrew Cuomo's Fall From Power Teaches Us About the Importance of Friends in Politics Andrew Cuomo's fall from grace has shocked many Americans who, during the pandemic crisis, viewed the governor as a beacon of hope and action during...
Who Is Eligible To Be Removed From The Sex Offender Registry?
If you are convicted or adjudicated for an offense involving unlawful sexual behavior, you may be required to register as a sex offender. You will be eligible to ask the court to end your registration requirement, given that you meet one of the four following...