Client and their partner got into a heated verbal argument inside their jointly-owned home. Client smashed a phone on the ground out of frustration. The partner (alleged victim) thought it was their phone, and subsequently called the police to report the incident....
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Criminal Mischief & Assault Charges – Not Guilty Verdict at Trial
Client lived in a shared residence with their partner (the alleged victim), biological child, and the alleged victim's child. Client had a verbal argument with the alleged victim (AV) that escalated throughout the day. Client was later watching a movie with their...
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...
DUI First Offense BAC Above 0.2 – NO JAIL, 18 MONTHS PROBATION
Client was pulled over for turning without activating their turn signal. Officer observed two open beer cans in the center console, and Client was accused of driving under the influence. Client also did not have a valid license. After being placed under arrest, Client...
Burglary (Habitual Offender) – 3 Years Department of Corrections
Client came to Krizman Law after being charged with their sixth felony. A seventh felony was picked up while Client was on bond and pending litigation in this case. Mr. Krizman provided significant mitigation to the district attorneys in order to waive the Two Prior...
3rd Degree Assault & Disorderly Conduct – Case Update
Client had three open cases in two different counties. All cases had arrest warrants outstanding from failures to appear. Client suffers from extreme mental illness and all three charges stemmed from psychiatric episodes with either other mental health patients or...
Protection Order Hearing – Dismissed at Trial
Client had an open child custody case with their abusive ex-partner. Client mouthed off to said ex-partner on a phone call, which resulted in criminal charges. Eight months later, the ex-partner went to civil court claiming they needed a Temporary Protection Order...
FAQ: How Does Self-Defense Work in Criminal Cases?
Sometimes, in criminal cases, you'll hear of defendants claiming self-defense as the reason they took a particular action. Sometimes, courts will rule that those actions, even if they were violent, or ended in the death of another person, were acceptable since they...
Felony Escape & Domestic Violence – Avoiding Felony Conviction
Client was in custody serving one year of work release for multiple domestic violence convictions. Client also had three years of probation from another conviction to serve after a work release sentence. Client then absconded from jail out of fear for having violated...
Assault and Disturbing the Peace – DISMISSED
Client was charged with assault and disturbing the peace as an act of domestic violence after a verbal disagreement with his partner escalated. A protection order was issued on the date of arrest which prohibited contact between the involved parties. Mr. Krizman...
Careless Driving Causing Death – NO JAIL, PROBATION
Client was accused of running a red light and causing an accident that killed the passenger of the other car. Mr. Krizman examined the discovery in great detail and determined the deceased passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle they were in appeared to...
Felony Menacing – MISDEMEANOR PROBATION
Client was accused of threatening their significant other and their shared child with a shotgun and was charged with felony menacing and child abuse. Mr. Krizman applied meticulous mitigation work, such as having Client see a mental health professional. Client's...
Felony Eluding, Multiple Prior Felonies – PROBATION STIPULATION
Client was accused of fleeing from police in a vehicle. Client had a public defender previously but could not get a probation offer as they were not eligible without District Attorney consent due to a felony criminal history. Client hired Mr. Krizman to negotiate and...
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....
DUI First Offense BAC .2+ – DWAI, No Jail
Client was pulled over for speeding and was accused of driving under the influence. Client was asked to take a breathalyzer in which Client blew a 0.203 BAC (blood alcohol content). Mr. Krizman employed significant mitigation which included Client completing a Victim...