If you’ve been arrested on criminal charges, you may want to learn more about Texas pretrial diversion. This is sometimes called pretrial intervention. Here at Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys, this has been a successful option for a number of our clients facing criminal charges. In short, this program is a way that you may avoid…
Abilene area folks in need of expungement of legal records were assisted during the first Abilene Expunction Clinic co-sponsored by Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys. Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys and paralegal Karisa Hagle along with the Big Country Reentry Coalition and these sponsors conducted the first Abilene Expunction Clinic on Friday, May 6, 2022 here in…
There are many sources for help with recovery from substance abuse right here in the Abilene area, here’s information on Celebrate Recovery. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues…
Facing criminal charges can come with harsh life-changing consequences. Seek out an attorney as soon as you can. If you have had a run-in with law enforcement and believe that you might be facing charges in the future then start talking to an attorney right now. Do not wait until you are actually charged or…
Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys are proud co-sponsors of the Big Country Reentry Coalition FIRST EVER Expunction Clinic in Abilene TX. This event is coming up on Friday, April 29th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a morning and afternoon session. The last date to register is Friday, April 22, 2022. The Abilene…
Typically you file the federal 2255 Writ after your conviction is final; however, there are circumstances where you may file the 2255 Writ before your conviction is final. When your conviction is final, it means that your direct appeal has already been filed and you were denied relief, and it also could mean that your…
There are many things that happen after you file your federal 2255 Writ application that you should know about to better your chances of success in seeking freedom for your loved one. Usually, the first step that occurs after the 2255 Writ is filed is that the court examines the writ. The examination is usually…
The 2255 Writ is known by many names: a Motion to Vacate, 2255 Petition, 2255 Writ or sometimes it’s just called a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Nevertheless, it is a critical tool to seek freedom from federal prison. Section 2255 of the United States Code regulates the application and motion writs, so for the purpose…
As you know, I’ve written about the one-year timeline that runs from the time that you are convicted and your direct appeal is final to file your 2255 Writ. There is still hope! Don’t give up! There are other ways that you can pursue the 2255 Writ even after the one year has expired from…
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…
