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...
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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...
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...
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...