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...
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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...
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...
Firearms – NO CHARGES FILED
Clients own and run a local business and were victims of a burglary. Clients were alerted at home that a burglary was underway, so they rushed to their store as the burglars continued to pilfer their inventory. As Clients arrived, the burglars took off with $10,000...
Sex Assault & Kidnapping – No Jail, Immigration Safe
Client was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and rape. Mr. Krizman, who values face-to-face, personalized interaction with his clients, drove six hours from the Western Slope to meet with this individual in Arapahoe County Jail on the day of their first call to the...
Assault w/ Serious Bodily Injury – UNSUPERVISED PROBATION, NO JAIL
Client was highly intoxicated at a nightclub. Seemingly unprovoked, Client punched an alleged victim in the face, slammed their face on Client's knee, and threw them to the ground. A dentist examined the alleged victim and diagnosed serious bodily injury. When there...
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...
Firearms Offense – DEFERRED PROSECUTION
Client was accused of firing a BB gun within city limits, an action that is against the law. Client had a very sensitive employment situation which required the charge to remain confidential, despite it being a minor offense. Mr. Krizman worked diligently with the...
Felony Strangulation DV – Deferred Judgment, No Jail
Client was accused of assaulting their significant other by means of strangulation. Through discovery review, evidence showed serious bodily injury to the alleged victim. The client's needs included staying out of custody and protecting their immigration status. Mr....
Class 1 Drug Felony – Cultivation & Distribution, No Jail
A confidential informant tipped off law enforcement to an illegal grow house allegedly run by the Client and their two brothers. After the police located the physical grows, the Client was charged with a class one drug felony for cultivation and intent to distribute....
RECONSIDERATION OF SENTENCE – SENTENCE REDUCED BY 28%
The client was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance after transporting illicit substances through Denver International Airport. The Client became a confidential informant and used their knowledge of the criminal world to help multiple Colorado agencies...
DUI & Careless Driving – Probation, License Safe
Client drove their car into a drive-through wall of a coffee shop. When police arrived on the scene, the Client refused chemical testing and was arrested by the police for driving under the influence. Law enforcement also found traces of an illicit substance after a...
FAQ: What Is the Difference Between Assault and Menacing?
Two similar charges that are often confused with each other are CRS 18-3-204 Third-Degree Assault and CRS 18-3-206 Menacing. While the situations surrounding these crimes are often identical, the actual charges are based on two very different sets of events occurring....
FAQ: If I Get Arrested, Do I Get One Free Phone Call From Jail?
One of the more common assumptions people make about criminal law (probably due to watching too many Hollywood movies) is: "if I get arrested, don't I get one free phone call from jail?" This is a complicated issue: it's interesting because there used to be an...