Blizzard & Zimmerman Secures Freedom for Client After 19 Years, Conviction Overturned Due to Judicial Misconduct Midland, Texas, June 12, 2025 — After serving 19 years of a 70-year sentence, Samuel Sanchez, Jr. walked free today following a plea agreement for time served. The result marks a profound moment of justice in a case marked…
When you’re involved in a criminal trial, whether as a defendant or someone close to the case, you might hear your attorney or others talk about the record. But what exactly is the “record” of a criminal trial, and why does it matter? Here, we’ll break down what the trial record includes, why it’s important,…
Mark your calendar for our Facebook Live: Winning Freedom for the Incarcerated in Texas where we’ll answer questions about post-conviction relief for families and friends of incarcerated inmates. When: Monday, May 12th Time: 11 am CST Where: Facebook Winning Freedom for the Incarcerated in Texas group https://www.facebook.com/groups/winning.freedom.for.incarcerated/ Attorney Sarah Durham will cover the writ process,…
If your loved one is incarcerated and you’re searching for ways to prove their innocence or reduce their sentence, understanding what Brady Evidence is and how it works could play a crucial role in their case. What Is Brady Material? Brady Material, often called Brady Evidence, refers to any evidence that is favorable to the…
If you’ve been convicted and are either serving time in prison or on probation in Texas, you might feel like your options are limited to overturn your conviction. But there could still be a path forward if you have new evidence to present. Whether it’s proving your innocence or demonstrating flaws in your trial, understanding…
Blizzard and Zimmerman are proud to share that Attorney Morgan Walker has officially been admitted to the Illinois State Bar! With this milestone, Morgan is now licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Texas, significantly expanding her ability to serve clients across state lines. Morgan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and…
Now that you’ve hired an attorney, what happens between the hiring and filing of the application? This article is going to unveil that secret. The attorney is going to know as much as they can about the prospective client by doing just a little bit of research, just on what the client was convicted of,…
A common question we receive from individuals convicted and sentenced to prison – whether for a few years or up to two decades – is, “Is my case hopeless?”. The reality is that there is often hope for freedom. Even if you’ve previously pursued several avenues – either independently or with legal representation – without…
In Texas, an actual innocence claim is a powerful legal tool used to challenge a wrongful conviction. There are two primary ways to assert actual innocence in a post-conviction appeal: 1. Newly Discovered Evidence of Innocence The first approach involves presenting fresh evidence that clearly and convincingly proves you did not commit the crime for…
Entering a guilty plea in a Texas criminal case is a significant decision with long-lasting consequences in your Texas Criminal case. However, you need to know that there are instances where a defendant may need to challenge their guilty plea due to legal errors, ineffective assistance of counsel, or newly discovered evidence. If you or…
