RESULTS: PDR Granted, Several Convictions Vacated In January 2017, our client faced serious charges of Sexual Assault and Indecency by Contact in Taylor County, TX. By June 2018, the complexity of the case increased when the State added two more counts of Sexual Assault to the indictment We did not represent this client in his…
RESULTS: Juvenile Sexual Assault – Case Dismissed Earlier this year, the family of a juvenile client sought our assistance following his arrest at school on allegations of Sexual Assault. After being transported to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, he was questioned without his guardians present and subsequently detained. The State offered probation, but this came…
RESULTS: 11.07 Writ Successful – Actual Innocence & Involuntary Plea – A Victory for Justice On April 19, 2023, the Court of Criminal Appeals granted our client’s 11.07 writ of habeas corpus application on the grounds of actual innocence and an involuntary plea. In 2017, our client faced conviction for Failure to Register as a…
RESULTS: Journey from Conviction Challenge to Potential Relief A client approached us with the intention of challenging his conviction and 10-year sentence. However, he was unsure of how to proceed. After several discussions and a preliminary review of his records, we discovered procedural errors that denied him the right to file a petition for discretionary…
RESULTS: Theft of Aluminum Conviction Overturned; Client Found Innocent In 2014, our client faced a serious legal challenge when he was convicted of Theft of Material, specifically aluminum, a felony offense in Texas. This conviction resulted in a sentence of two years in state jail and a three-year probation period. However, upon closer examination of…
RESULTS: Non-Convicted Probation – First Degree Felony Unlawful Possession Reduced A non-violent client in a rural county faced dire consequences after being arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon. Despite a history of drug-related offenses, our client had no record of violence or firearm charges. Nonetheless, the State automatically pushed for prison time…
RESULTS: Pre-trial diversion expunctions At Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We successfully secured multiple pre-trial diversion expunctions for several clients facing serious charges. Case Details Our team represented individuals charged with offenses such as Class B DWI and Class A Theft. Understanding the potential…
RESULTS: Early Termination of Community Supervision Our client was facing a challenging 9-year Community Supervision sentence due to a first-degree felony charge of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. The weight of such a sentence can heavily impact one’s life, binding them to legal obligations and restricting their ability to move forward. Outcome Through diligent legal…
RESULTS: Criminal Appeal – Return to Probation At Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys, we stand firmly by our clients, ensuring they receive the justice they deserve. Recently, our criminal appeal attorneys, Jacob Blizzard and Sarah Durham, successfully handled a case where a client was returned to probation after a year-long wait for the Texas Court of…
RESULTS: Successful Expunction of Assault Family Violence Charge Our client faced significant legal challenges after being arrested for Assault Family Violence, categorized as a Class C Misdemeanor. Understanding the potential impact on our client’s personal and professional life, we embarked on a strategic defense to clear their record. Strategic Defense Approach The primary focus of…
