RESULTS: “Not true” finding in a motion to revoke felony probation where new sex offense alleged Our client faced serious allegations of a sex offense against a child, which was presented as a violation of his felony probation. In such proceedings, the standard of proof required to revoke probation is the preponderance of the evidence,…
RESULTS: Not Guilty Jury Verdict in Mandatory 25-Year Sentence Sex Abuse Charges In a remarkable legal win, Attorney Jacob Blizzard successfully defended a client against severe accusations that could have resulted in a lifetime behind bars. The client’s charges included three counts of sex abuse: Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Two counts of Aggravated…
RESULTS: Swift Actions Close Sexual Assault Investigation Facing criminal charges can be a harrowing experience, but with the right legal defense, a seemingly bleak situation can turn around dramatically. This was precisely the case for one of Criminal Defense Attorney Jacob Blizzard’s clients, who faced a serious sexual assault investigation. The Case at a Glance…
RESULTS: Minimum Sentence in Sexual Assault of a Child Navigating the legal system is never easy, especially when facing serious charges. But with the right strategy and support, justice can be served fairly. We’re pleased to announce a significant legal victory for our client, who received the minimum sentence allowed by law after pleading guilty….
RESULTS: Jury finds elementary school teacher not guilty Our client, a dedicated elementary school teacher, faced serious charges of injury to a child. Accusations were made that she had slapped her second-grade student during class. Such allegations not only threatened her professional reputation but also her personal life. Defense Strategy Criminal defense attorney Jacob Blizzard…
RESULTS: Online Solicitation Charges dismissed due to insufficient evidence. In an intricate online solicitation case that illustrates both the complexities of law and the power of resilient defense, Jacob Blizzard, a board-certified attorney in criminal law and appeals, expertly represented a client erroneously entangled in a local sting operation designed to apprehend individuals attempting to…
RESULTS: Juvenile certification denied on two sexual assault of a child charges. Cases dismissed. Our client, a young autistic individual, was charged by the State of Texas with two counts of sexual assault stemming from alleged incidents during his early teenage years. The state aimed to prosecute him as an adult due to delayed outcries…
RESULTS: Successful Negotiation with State to Reduce Prison Offer to Probation without Conviction Our client faced serious charges stemming from two separate incidents involving threats to kill a police officer and assaulting and choking his girlfriend. The weight of these accusations could have led to severe legal consequences, including potential incarceration. Strategy Recognizing the underlying…
RESULTS: Prison Freedom due to Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Our client faced a challenging legal battle after pleading guilty to Possession of Marijuana in a Drug-Free Zone, a 3rd Degree Felony. This plea came about due to poor legal guidance and ineffective assistance of counsel, leading him to believe that a plea deal was his…
RESULTS: Case Dismissed Days Before Trial – 1st Degree Injury to a Child Shaken Baby Syndrome Our client, Hannah Seekins, a foster parent, faced serious allegations of causing severe brain injuries to a two-year-old foster child, commonly referred to as shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. This case dragged on for five years. Thorough…