There are methods you can use to leverage the rules of civil procedure in your case to do more than just file your 2255 Writ and wait for the judge to give an order. These methods can include things such as post-judgment discovery. You’ve already been convicted, so it’s not the same kind of discovery…
There are many different types of claims that can be alleged on any writ. One of the most important writs in the federal system is the 2255 Writ, which has many different grounds you can assert. A ground is defined as something which you assert in your 2255 Writ to challenge your conviction in federal…
After 20 years on death row, Clinton Young walked out of the Midland County Detention Center on January 20, 2022 after posting a $150,000 bond that was crowdfunded. The murder conviction reversal in the Clinton Young case out of Midland County, Texas offers hope to loved ones of those incarcerated in Texas state Prisons. It…
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…
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…
Congratulations to attorney Morgan Walker, Associate of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys. Morgan was sworn in today by Federal Magistrate Judge John R. Parker and was admitted to the bar of the Northern District of Texas. Newly-admitted attorneys are formally sworn in with an oath of admission. This allows her to practice in the United States…
