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Felony Assault & Menacing Charges – Dismissed Domestic Violence Case
Client was arrested after their significant other instructed police that the Client had viciously attacked them. Client was charged with Felony Assault and Menacing, which carry significant jail time ramifications. Knowing that they were innocent, Client retained...
Third Degree Assault, Child Abuse, and First-Degree Burglary
Third Degree Assault, Child Abuse (Domestic Violence) - CASE DISMISSED First Degree Burglary - DEFERRED JUDGEMENT Client was involved in an altercation with their significant other after a night out. The significant other became physical so the client defended...
DUI – UNSUPERVISED PROBATION
Client was pulled over heavily intoxicated with a methamphetamine pipe in their car. Client retained Krizman Law to protect themselves from excessive prosecution. During litigation, the Client suffered a stroke and was hospitalized in Arizona where they resided with...
Felony Menacing, Reckless Driving – DEFERRED JUDGMENT
Client was driving down from the mountains when they became involved in a road rage incident with another driver. Eventually, the two cars went in opposite directions, at which point the driver alleged the client pointed a gun at them. Unfortunately, this exchange was...
Assault – DISMISSED
Client and significant other were engaged in an argument inside the client’s apartment. The significant other would not leave the apartment, so the client called the police to remove him. Upon contact with law enforcement, the significant other misled the police and...
Theft – DISMISSED
Client was gathering firewood with a friend during a ski trip when they were stopped and charged with theft. There had been a misunderstanding between the client’s friend and the establishment that owned the firewood concerning ownership that led to the allegations....
3rd Degree Assault and Child Abuse (DV) – DISMISSED AT TRIAL
Client became threatened during an escalated argument with their significant other in their shared house. Client utilized self-defense measures to exit their household to safety. When the police arrived, because the Client was absent and the Client's significant other...
Why Aren’t Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Being Charged With Crimes?
One of the most popular and televised trials of the century concluded this week with a jury finding in favor of Johnny Depp in a defamation lawsuit levied against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The allegation was that Ms. Heard defamed Mr. Depp when she published an...
FAQ: What Is Expungement And Court Records Sealing?
First of all, records expungement and records sealing are exactly the same things. "Expunged" and "sealed" are terms that can be used interchangeably. Second, what having your records expunged or sealed means is that they won't show up during a background check and...
FAQ: Can Non-Citizens in America Post Bail?
The concept of bail bonds is relatively straightforward, but there are some nuances you might not expect. For example, something that might shock you is that people living in America who are not American citizens can post bail, BUT... there's bad news for them,...
FAQ: What Is Mitigation In Criminal Defense Cases?
Mitigation is an often misunderstood topic because, in general, clients are focused on trying to get out of hot water but don't know how, or they're completely focused on whether they actually "did it" or "didn't do it." Or even if they did commit a crime, they're...
CRS 18.18.403.5 – Unlawful Possession Explained
Anybody who is facing a possession with a controlled substance charge has been caught allegedly holding illegal drugs. Depending on what schedule it is, whether it's a schedule II or schedule IV, you are going to have a different charge, but it also depends on how...
3rd Degree Assault DV – No Charges, Record Sealed
Client was accused of assaulting their significant other during a breakup. Although the alleged victim did not want charges pressed, they also would not commit that their version of events had been false. Still, Mr. Krizman was able to convince the District Attorney...
Jerry Jeudy Case Highlights Flaws in CO Domestic Violence Law
Star Denver Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested this week on charges of second-degree criminal tampering with the domestic violence enhancer. This arrest comes at the end of a string of high-profile NFL arrests this year, including Raider's receiver Henry Rugs...