Our client faced the holidays separated from her newborn because of a domestic violence charge in Jefferson County. Krizman Law got the temporary protection orders modified to allow the family to spend the holidays together. Then we worked to achieve an outcome that...
Blog
Driving Under the Influence – Second Offense Quashed
Our client rear-ended an off-duty police vehicle after a night of drinking downtown. He was originally charged with driving under the influence, second offense. But Krizman Law found a loophole that saved him from the mandatory jail sentence that comes with a second...
Driving Under the Influence – Home Detention Instead of Jail
Our client avoided jail time by following the guidance of the Krizman Law team. He was charged with driving under the influence. He had an old DUI on his record and was charged in Douglas County, notorious for throwing the book at repeat offenders. He had lost his...
Shoplifting – Sentence Suspended
Our client faced Aurora’s onerous three-day minimum sentence for shoplifting from Target. But the Colorado Supreme Court wisely overturned Aurora’s sentencing law. Krizman Law helped her receive a more reasonable sentence: No jail if she stays out of trouble. Even...
Criminal INjustice Podcast: Prison Expansion Blocked
In this bonus episode of Criminal Injustice, Casey Krizman breaks down a historic win for criminal justice reform in Colorado. For the first time in 25 years, the Joint Budget Committee denied the Department of Corrections' request for 788 new prison beds—a direct...
Defending Sex Crime Charges Requires More Than Courtroom Skill
Sex crime allegations carry consequences that can destroy a life. And they're among the few charges where conviction can rest on one person's word alone. No other witnesses. No corroboration. And often, a motive to stretch the truth. Traditional defense tactics fall...
You Need An Edge To Defend Domestic Violence
Most people think criminal defense happens primarily in the courtroom. The reality is different, especially in domestic violence cases. Domestic violence charges are among the few crimes where someone can face incarceration based solely on another person's word. No...
Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm – Deferred Judgment
Our client was charged in Jefferson County Court with Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm after a they discharged a gun at their home. No one was injured and all property damage was repaired immediately. Krizman Law counseled the client to attend firearm safety classes....
Felony Vehicular Assault – Reduced to Probation
Our client was charged in Adams County District Court with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Serious Bodily Injury and Vehicular Assault – Reckless. The prosecution initially sought a prison sentence and labeled the case a “crime of violence.” Through...
Felony Child Abuse – Reduced to Misdemeanor with Probation
Our client was charged in Adams County Court with Felony Child Abuse and Harassment after a family dispute stemming from a misinterpreted group message. After presenting evidence and context, Krizman Law negotiated a plea to a misdemeanor harassment charge with six...
Sexual Assault Investigation – Case Closed Without Charges
Our client was the subject of a sexual assault investigation in Boulder County following an incident alleged by a former acquaintance. Despite extensive police involvement and multiple search warrants, no criminal charges were ever filed. Krizman Law demonstrated that...
DUI – Case Dismissed and Sealed
Our client was charged in Jefferson County Court with Driving Under the Influence following a roadside encounter. While the initial allegations appeared serious, a careful review of body-worn camera footage and other evidence revealed major inconsistencies between the...
Domestic Violence – Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor
Our client was charged in Arapahoe County Court with Second-Degree Assault designated as a domestic violence offense. Krizman Law reviewed the evidence and provided context to the District Attorney’s Office. We negotiated a plea bargain to a misdemeanor harassment...
Domestic Violence – Case Closed with No Charges
Our client was the subject of a domestic violence assault investigation by the Aurora Police Department, which could have led to felony charges. The Krizman Law team’s first priority was to contact the police and protect the client’s rights. We provided information...
Misdemeanor Child Abuse – Case Dismissed
Our client, a licensed childcare provider, faced a child-abuse finding by Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, which placed her on a state registry used for background checks (Tracking, Reporting, and Analysis of Incidents, Laws, and Systems, also known as...