We do get asked by potential clients if pretrial diversion is a possibility for their Texas criminal case. It’s a voluntary program that allows you to avoid a criminal conviction and have the charges dismissed once you meet certain conditions. It’s not the right fit for everyone in their criminal case. You may qualify IF:…
If you are not able to get your arrest or criminal record expunged you may want to consider an Order of Nondisclosure. Under certain circumstances, we can ask the court for an order of nondisclosure. This order legally frees you from having to disclose certain criminal offenses in your past. An order of nondisclosure also…
Clearing a record in Texas is called an “expunction” and the process is called “expungement. Be aware that not all arrests qualify for clearing but it’s helpful to try for an expunction so you can get a fresh start. Individuals with arrest records often find it hard to obtain jobs, housing, or financial aid for…
We do get questions from time to time about what a board certified attorney is. Here at Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys, Jacob Blizzard is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Specialization for not only Criminal Law but also Criminal Appellate law. These are two related but separate areas of law. He is one of…
If you have been injured, hire a personal injury lawyer to represent you. There are a number of benefits to having an attorney on your side. Here are a few benefits that you should be aware of. A personal injury lawyer can be professional and objective. They can make decisions that aren’t based on emotion…
We do want to make you aware of procedures to follow with your 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus records which go to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Picture this: you just filed your 11.07 writ of habeas corpus application, and you are about to have your records sent to the Texas Court of Criminal…
RESULTS: Juvenile certification denied on two sexual assault of a child charges. Cases dismissed. Our client was an autistic young man and the State of Texas had charged him with two sexual assaults from when our client was between 12-15 years old. The state sought to bring adult charges because of delayed outcries. A delayed…
