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)...
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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...
DV HARASSMENT – NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL
Alleged Victim (AV) and Client were in a relationship and got into a verbal argument. AV made a statement to the police that Client choked them during this argument. Client was then charged with third degree assault. Two days later Client drove to a hotel to speak to...
CARELESS DRIVING w/INJURY
Client was driving with their children when they made a left turn and accidentally hit an elderly pedestrian. Client was charged with violating Colorado's Vulnerable Road User and Careless Driving statutes amounting to so many potential points against their license...
SEX ASSAULT INVESTIGATION (FBI) – NO CHARGES FILED
While Client was dating their partner, they went on a cruise together. After the cruise, the couple suffered an unamicable breakup. Subsequently, Client was accused of sexual assault by their former partner. This accusation triggered an FBI investigation because the...
Colorado’s Clean Slate Act (SB22-099) Automatic Record Sealing
SB22-099: automatic sealing of records for nonviolent crimes On May 31, 2022, Colorado passed a law requiring records for nonviolent crimes to be automatically sealed. Before this, only certain drug offenses were automatically sealed. This law prevents employers,...
CHILD ABUSE – 9 MONTH DEFERRED JUDGMENT
Client returned to town from working in the mountains around midnight and went to pick up food at a restaurant. Client had their child with them in the vehicle. Client arrived at the restaurant and parked directly next to the storefront. Client asked the child if they...
THIRD DEGREE ASSAULT (DV) – DISMISSED, RECORD SEALED
Client got into a verbal argument with their partner and ultimately called law enforcement after being pushed. When law enforcement arrived, the officers erroneously determined that Client was the aggressor that evening. Client was charged with Domestic Violence and...
FAQ: What Is a Victim’s Rights Attorney?
In my earlier blog post, I wrote about what a criminal defense attorney does. So what might the opposite of that be? Meaning, if I represent people who are charged with crimes, who represents the victims? While it’s not a true legal term, what people are looking for...
FAQ: What Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Do?
As a criminal defense attorney, sometimes I get requests from prospective clients who seem a bit confused about what kind of law I practice. For example, I’ll occasionally get calls from people who say something like: “I was sexually assaulted. Can you help me go...