Interestingly, a lot of attorneys don't know the bail bonding process, and it's only through trial and error that we learn how it works. But basically, here's how bail bonds work and how a criminal defense attorney like me gets involved in the process. First of all,...
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FAQ: Will Being Charged With a Crime Affect My Immigration Status?
First and foremost, I am not an immigration law attorney. And as I like to say, I know just enough to be dangerous. Having said that, in general, for someone who is not in the USA legally and doesn't have documentation, or, even if they do have documentation, but...
HIT & RUN – NO JAIL, CLIENT KEEPS LICENSE
Client was driving home after a night of drinking when they hit a group of trees and fled the scene. The District Attorney initially charged the client with 28 points, including careless driving, failure to report, and leaving the scene of an accident. Krizman Law...
Assault Charge with Domestic Violence Allegation – Case Dismissed
Client hired Krizman Law after a heated break up with their significant other. Cops were called to their residence because the alleged victim was making a disturbance. Client was provoked and ended up pushing the alleged victim when they got in Client's face. Law...
FAQ: Is ALL Marijuana Legal in Colorado Now?
This is a far more complex question than it might first seem. For example, I recently pleaded a client to a drug felony, and I knew the consequences of that, but the judge actually had to look it up. In general, there is mostly no functional difference between...
Harassment Charge Dismissed – Case Victory by Krizman Law
Client was accused of threatening and stalking people who used to live in their community. However, Client did not know these people, nor did they have any reason to do what was alleged. After a review of the "evidence" the prosecution supposedly had on the Client, it...
FAQ: Should I Talk To The Police If I’m Not Guilty?
Something many people are confused about is: when a police officer shows up at your house to ask you questions, what should you say? Here's what I tell people: never speak to the cops. There are very limited exceptions to that rule, but in general, if the cops are...
Getting Real About Race and Weed
Let's get real about marijuana. Living in Colorado, marijuana is enjoyed by millions of citizens safely and legally through licensed growers and regulated retail shops. Many decades of research have proven pot to be both safe and (for some) even medicinal. There have...
Possession with Intent to Distribute – Probation Safe
Client and their spouse had their house raided by the North Metro Drug Task Force due to a suspected marijuana grow. Client was initially charged with a Class 1 drug felony. Krizman Law worked with the prosecutor to convert Client's bond to a summons, enabling Client...
NYC Subway Attacker Arrested 12 Times – Why No Prevention?
When reading about the shooting in the New York City subway this past week, it may be shocking to find out that the suspect, Frank James, has been arrested 12 times in the past: nine times in New York and three times in New Jersey. In addition, he wasn't unknown to...
Traffic – TEENAGER KEEPS LICENSE
Teenage client was facing multiple speeding offense charges and retained Krizman Law in addition to other outside counsel for previous traffic offenses. Mr. Krizman was able to buy time for the other attorney to wrap up their case while he strategized how to reduce...
Alleged Domestic Violence Victim – DISMISSED
Client was an alleged victim in a domestic violence case and retained Krizman Law in an effort to ensure their significant other would not be convicted. Mr. Krizman worked in concert with the defendant's attorney to "1-2 punch" their strategy with the DA. Prosecution...
Four Domestic Violence Cases – NO JAIL
Caught in a toxic relationship, Client faced several domestic violence charges, which ultimately led to violations of court orders of the cases over the span of 15 months. Krizman Law represented Client on all four cases and managed to thread the needle, keeping...
Possession w/ Intent, DUI & POWPO – Probation Only
Client was pulled over after a night of drinking with friends and arrested for driving under the influence. Law enforcement searched their vehicle, discovering over 35 grams of cocaine, a scale, and a gun. Client's previous felonies made the possession of this gun...
Sexual Exploitation of a Child – PROBATION, NO JAIL
Client was caught in possession of a large amount of child pornography on their computer. Krizman Law used OSE (Offense Specific Evaluation) as well as polygraph tests and expert psychologists to get the initial jail offer reduced to probation only. Client is relieved...