Client was charged with felony menacing after an altercation with store owners led to the client brandishing a machete. Client retained Krizman Law to protect themselves from excessive criminal prosecution. Casey Krizman performed a thorough investigation into the...
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What Does “Three Strikes and You’re Out” Really Mean in Colorado?
You’ve Heard the Term, “Three Strikes and You’re Out,” But What Does That Really Mean?: A Deep Dive into Colorado’s Habitual Criminal Statutes The Colorado Habitual Criminal Statute: C.R.S 18-1.3-801 provides a framework for increasing the sentencing limits on repeat...
FAQ: What’s The Difference Between DUI & DWAI?
Casey Krizman, a criminal defense attorney in Denver, Colorado, explains the difference between being charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) versus a DWAI (driving while ability impaired). If you need a personalized and relentless criminal defense, call...
Distribution with Intent to Distribute – DEFERRED JUDGMENT, NO JAIL
Client was represented by Krizman Law on his 2nd and 3rd subsequent Domestic Violence charges. Despite the prosecution wanting jail in both cases, we were able to successfully keep the client out of jail altogether. On the first case (the client’s 2nd domestic...
Assault & Battery DV – 2 Priors, No Jail
Client was represented by Krizman Law on his 2nd and 3rd subsequent Domestic Violence charges. Despite the prosecution wanting jail in both cases, we were able to successfully keep the client out of jail altogether. On the first case (the client’s 2nd domestic...
DUI 3rd Offense in Colorado – No Straight Jail Outcome
Client had been previously represented by Krizman Law in their two prior DUI cases and again retained us to help when they received their 3rd DUI, all within five years. In all three cases, the client’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) was above 0.2, far surpassing the...
Domestic Violence Harassment – 3 Priors, No Felony
Krizman Law was contacted by client after he was accused of harassment as an act of domestic violence after his now ex-wife falsely accused him of striking her and hurting their son during a verbal argument. This was the client’s 4th Domestic Violence offense, with...
Probation Violation – NO JAIL
Client had multiple prior felonies, misdemeanors, and domestic violence cases and had multiple protection orders. After these cases, the client was on probation and violated both the protection order and his probation several times. Client hired Krizman Law to help...
Felony Assault & Domestic Violence – Multiple Jurisdictions
Client was charged with misdemeanor assault in Boulder County and felony assault in Adams County. Both cases were the same alleged victim, and Client had previously been convicted of domestic violence with the same individual. The case in Adams should not have been...
Felony Criminal Mischief (Domestic Violence) – DISMISSED
Client was accused of breaking down a door during an ugly breakup and causing significant amounts of damage. Mr. Krizman negotiated with the prosecutor down to a deferred judgment so that Client had the best options. Still, Client did not want to plead guilty to...
Alleged Victim Domestic Violence Case – DISMISSED
Mr. Krizman previously represented the client in a domestic violence accusation from years ago, which was dismissed. Client’s wife from that case was now charged in the same jurisdiction due to her deteriorating mental condition. Client needed guidance, coordination...
Careless Driving (Caused Bodily Injury) – DISMISSED
Client sought the assistance of attorney Casey Krizman after she was t-boned by a drunk driver. Although the client did not technically have the right-of-way (they were turning left at a stop sign), the other driver was acting recklessly - driving while intoxicated...
Alleged Victim of Domestic Violence – DISMISSED
Client retained the legal counsel of Krizman Law after his longtime girlfriend was arrested on Domestic Violence charges, which he did not want to pursue. In the short term, the client’s primary wish was to modify the protection order between the couple to allow them...
Felony Assault in the 2nd Degree – DISMISSED
Client was harassed and attacked by a drunken family member during a family barbecue. During the attack, the client defended themselves – the next day, the family member went to the police and claimed that the client had attacked him. Krizman Law immediately began a...
Probation Violation
Probation – What is it, and what should you know about violating probation? If you have pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a crime in the state of Colorado, then you may face probation instead of jail for your crimes. Probation is somewhat of a “second chance” for...