Client was upset that their spouse was withholding their children. The Client violated a court no-contact order in order to attempt to regain custody of their kids. As a result, they were charged with violation of a court order while on deferred judgment from a...
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Felony Rape & Kidnapping – NOT GUILTY
Client was driving for Lyft when a passenger refused to exit the car until they were given a ride that they had not paid for. The Client refused and was eventually propositioned for sexual interactions with the passenger in exchange for the ride, which the Client...
Harassment – DIVERSION
Client was arguing with his girlfriend in public when he was confronted by police. Client was not cooperative with the officers, which resulted in his arrest. The Client was charged with harassment, and because they had recently turned 18, the prosecutors convinced...
Criminal Mischief Charge – Case Dismissed
Client's dog was inappropriately shaved during a grooming service. The Client's confrontation with the groomers escalated, causing the Client to damage the gate of the location. Client retained Krizman to protect themselves from improper prosecution. Mr. Krizman...
Third Degree Assault Charges Dropped – Krizman Law Success Story
Client was at a bar with friends when the Client’s boyfriend was attacked by another group of patrons outside. In what devolved into a brawl between the two parties, the Client attempted to defend her boyfriend and was subsequently arrested for assault after an...
Harassment Case Dismissed – Denver Criminal Defense Success
Faced with the prospect of its first jury trial in 7 years, the Broomfield City Attorney's Office bowed to pressure from Krizman Law by completely dismissing the case. Client was charged with harassment during an ongoing dispute with their antagonistic neighbors. The...
Threats – Dismissed
Client's car was towed after being allegedly double-parked. The client confronted the business that had his car towed with the ticket that he had paid for. The client was foreign and recited a proverb from his homeland asking for truth to prevail. The proverb was...
Boulder Jury Exonerates Lyft Driver Accused of Sexual Assault
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boulder jury exonerates Lyft driver accused of sexual assault; Innocent man asks public to honor his peace and privacy DENVER – November 23, 2021 – A Boulder, CO, jury on Nov. 19 acquitted Tigistu Belete Ergo of all charges after a weeklong...
Second Degree Assault – DISMISSED, CASE SEALED
Client got into a fight with their intoxicated wife, who turned physical. The client wanted to avoid further trouble and opted not to tell the police about his wife’s behavior. However, the Client’s wife lied to the police about being assaulted. Due to mandatory...
Understanding Assault Charges in Colorado
Welcome back to Krizman Law, where you can expect a relentless criminal defense. Today, we're talking about assault. Now, there are several types of assault charges, both at the state level here in Colorado and at the municipal level here in Colorado. So we're going...
Assault & Battery (DV) – Deferred Judgment / NO JAIL / Veterans Court
Client was charged with assault and battery in municipal court for allegedly striking and choking their spouse. Client was an active member of the military and had a prior domestic violence allegation within the armed forces legal system. Client retained Krizman Law...
Careless Driving Ticket Reduced from 16 to 2 Points
Client was over-charged in Denver County for a traffic mistake anyone could have made. Client was trying to get into a parking garage for work when the garage door suddenly closed on his truck. The Client was charged with careless driving, leaving the scene of the...
Terrorism Investigation – NO CHARGES FILED/CASE CLOSED
Client was flagged by the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and the Denver Joint Terrorism Task Force for receiving suspicious items in the mail from their country of origin. Client has a pending application for citizenship which could not go forward while the DHS...
Probation Violation – WORK RELEASE ONLY
Client was driving under the influence when he caused a car wreck and fled the scene. The client was arrested and charged with speeding, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and failure to provide insurance, exposing the client to serious jail time. The...
He Believed He Could Fly: The Long-Awaited Comeuppance of R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly, the Chicago native known to most of the world as R. Kelly, was, at one point, one of the biggest entertainment celebrities on the planet. Last week, Mr. Kelly was found guilty of racketeering and eight other counts related to sex trafficking....