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...
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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...
FAQ: How Do I Know if I’m Being Charged With a Crime?
Sometimes I get phone calls from people who contact me because they’re afraid they’re in trouble with the law, and if I ask them “Are you facing criminal charges?” they answer “I’m not sure.” While it might sound ridiculous to even ask the question, it is worth...
THIRD DEGREE ASSAULT (DV) – CASE DISMISSED
Client was drinking at their residence with their spouse. Client and spouse got into a verbal argument, and spouse got in Client's face. Client slapped their spouse in self-defense and stuck a vape pen in their ear. Client called the cops as a result of the incident,...
Unlawful Distribution & Child Abuse – DF4 Plea, No Jail
Client was pulled over for multiple instances of "weaving." When pulled over, the officer asked Client and passenger to exit the car. The officer called for backup on scene. Officers then requested permission for a car search to which Client declined. Conveniently, a...
Disorderly Conduct & Illegal Weapon – Deferred Judgment
Client got into a fight on school grounds which resulted in expulsion. Client had brass knuckles in their car which was searched by the authorities. Client was subsequently charged with disorderly conduct and possession of an illegal weapon. Mr. Krizman reviewed the...