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...
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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...
FAQ: How Do Bail Bonds Work In Criminal Cases?
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,...
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...