Gathering records is the first step of the writ process. The process can sometimes be tedious and frustrating. Thankfully, there is a method to the madness. In this blog post, we will provide details on how to navigate those waters. The records that you want to obtain are: The record on appeal. The defense file. The…
A new guide to the federal prison system will help those convicted of federal crimes and their families in navigating how the federal prison system works. On March 8, 2021 The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice released a new manual on How to Navigate the Federal Prison…
The best writ ground is… The one that works best for your case. The Best Ground for an 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus ApplicationWatch this video on YouTube Ineffective assistance of counsel is by far also the best ground to use in the writ of habeas corpus process here in Texas. This bootstrap’s a lawyer’s…
Timelines are an important part of the 11.07 writ of habeas corpus process. Before we discuss the timelines, if you’ve not given the 11.07 writ of habeas corpus a try and you feel like you’re still within the timeline, do so now. Or perhaps, you’ve filed a writ that turned out unsuccessful in the past,…
We’ve had a number of successful winning cases for appeals that have pivoted on Brady evidence, so we want to look at some examples of these claims. Brady evidence is evidence that is exculpatory or mitigating. Exculpatory evidence is evidence that tends to show that you are not guilty of the offense. Mitigation evidence is…
Using recantations in the context of an actual innocence claim can be very helpful for your fight for freedom, so today I decided to write about the different aspects of recantations and how you can use them to the best advantage in your case. Recantations, with a few exceptions, are going to apply when there…
Jacob Blizzard here, and today, I wanted to talk to you about a question that I get asked sometimes: why do you choose to practice post-conviction relief? First, I’ll tell you a little bit of background about me. I grew up in the Houston area in a little town called Crosby, and when I graduated…
Brady Evidence is one of the most important tools at your disposal of proving yourself innocent (or getting a reduced sentence) after you’ve already been sent to prison. Introduction to Brady Material Brady Material is material (or evidence) that is favorable to the defense (your loved one) in some way. In other words, it’s exculpatory,…
Can you still clear your name after being released from prison? Yes, you can do this by pursuing the 11.07 writ process. You can get your conviction overturned or your sentence overturned even if you have already served your entire sentence. The Court of Criminal Appeals has set out in Ex Parte Harrington that you can pursue…
Is it possible to file an 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus after entering a plea bargain? That means, you’ve gone to court, entered a plea of guilty, and had an agreed sentence. The agreed sentence is a part of what you’re serving now. However, many people often think that there’s nothing you can do. You’re…
