Our client was charged with a felony second-degree assault / domestic violence. During our legal discovery, and upon meeting with the client, it was very clear that alcohol was the source of the problem. Krizman Law was not only able to help with the legal case, but...
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Careless Driving Involving Injury – reduced to two-point violation
Our client was charged with careless driving involving injury after his vehicle collided with a construction truck at the Eisenhower Tunnel during bad weather. A passenger in the client's vehicle was severely injured. Krizman Law typically does not take on traffic...
DUI – Case Dismissed, Record Sealed, Driver’s License Reinstated
Our client was charged with a DUI in rural Southwestern Colorado. The problem was: our client was not arrested, had not committed a DUI, and hadn’t been driving in rural Southwestern Colorado at all. A completely different person with the exact same name was. To make...
DUI – Reduced to DWAI with Probation
This client was previously represented by Krizman Law in another case where we secured a win in a jury trial. The client was leaving a Colorado Avalanche game and was allegedly driving too fast and was pulled over by police. Krizman Law had significant legal concerns...
Criminal Mischief, Third Degree Assault – Not Guilty at Trial
The client was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence. It was alleged that the client and a now-estranged spouse got into an argument over the garage door remote. It was alleged that the client chased their spouse upstairs and attacked the alleged victim at the...
Krizman Law Opposes Weakening Public Defenders
Aurora City Council Told That Resolution Will Trample Rights of Its Citizens DENVER – Dec. 4, 2023 -- Defense attorney Casey Krizman told the Aurora City Council today that its plan to eliminate the Public Defender’s office would diminish the rights of citizens who...
Casey Krizman on Concerns at Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Casey Krizman was recently interviewed as part of a very concerning news story on Denver 9 News about how DNA evidence used in criminal cases may have been compromised. Here's an excerpt: CBI said the 29-year veteran Yvonne "Missy" Woods is no longer an employee after...
Criminal Defense Attorney: Elijah McClain Police Verdict Reaction
Yesterday, October 12th, the Colorado jury handed down an unexpected victory in the fight to hold cops accountable for police brutality. In 2019, before George Floyd, Elijah McClain was attacked by Aurora cops, and subsequently put in a chokehold. Firefighters gave...
Jefferson County Domestic Violence – Not Guilty
Client was in a toxic marriage and trying to stay in it for the kids. The same day that Client gave up and declared their intention for a divorce, the alleged victim reported a made-up incident that allegedly occurred over two weeks previous. Alleged Victim (AV)...
DOG ATTACK – DISMISSED
Client’s dog ran out of the house when their child opened the door. The dog allegedly knocked the complainant over. Complainant called the police claiming bodily injury and a poorly behaved dog. Facts were always in dispute. Knowing that dog cases can always be...
HIT AND RUN + CARELESS DRIVING – NO PROBATION, NO LICENSE SUSPENSION
Client hit an unoccupied parked car and allegedly fled the scene. Police followed a trail of fluid to their home, where they found and towed the vehicle. Client retained Mr. Krizman, who worked with the detective to make sure Client didn't get arrested out of nowhere....
The fight against cash bail for most criminal charges continues
If you’re presumed innocent until proven guilty, how can they throw you in jail until you post bail, even before you’ve gone to trial? The bail system was set up to ensure defendants show up for their court hearings. One study found that people miss court hearings 17%...
Behind the Scenes of Relentless Criminal Defense
My name is Connor Tyree and I am a student at the University of Colorado Denver, pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and Spanish. This summer, I embarked on an unforgettable journey as an intern at Krizman Law, working for Casey Krizman. Throughout this enriching...
Mississippi’s Lifetime Ban on Felons Voting Struck Down
Q: What was the recent Fifth Judicial District decision? Last week the Fifth Judicial District struck down a Mississippi law that said, if you're convicted of a felony, you don't ever get to vote again. And the Fifth Judicial District said, no, not anymore. That's...
A Rare Win for Criminal Justice in the Deep South
Lifetime voting bans ruled ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ What is cruel and unusual punishment? A lot of things, but you can add one more to the list: lifetime voting bans for people convicted of a felony. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled recently that...