RESULTS: New punishment hearing – prescription fraud – resentencing
Our firm recently secured a new trial for a client involved in a complex case of organized criminal activity. Initially convicted of prescription fraud, the client faced life imprisonment due to habitual offender enhancements.
Legal Challenge
Lawyer Jacob Blizzard identified a pivotal flaw in the prosecution’s case. He argued on appeal that the client’s out-of-state convictions were not sufficiently proven, which impacted the habitual offender enhancements applied to the sentencing.
Court’s Decision
The 11th Court of Appeals in Eastland, TX recognized the validity of our argument, resulting in a reversal of the original sentence.
The case was remanded for a new punishment hearing, opening the door for a more equitable resolution.
Outcome
Upon resentencing, our client received a significantly reduced sentence, reflecting a more just outcome given the circumstances of the case.
This case underscores our commitment to challenging unjust legal outcomes and securing fair trials for our clients. If you or someone you know is facing similar legal challenges, contact our firm for expert legal guidance and representation.
About The Attorney
Jacob Blizzard is Texas Board of Legal Specialization certified in both criminal law and criminal appellate law.
He regularly practices in the areas of state and federal criminal defense, criminal appeals, post conviction writs of habeas corpus.
In Texas, there are more than 100,000 attorneys licensed to practice, but only 7,450 are board certified.
In the entire State of Texas, as of the 2019 certification year, there were only 87 attorneys board certified in both criminal law and criminal appellate law, making Mr. Blizzard one of 0.087% of attorneys in Texas to hold both of those certifications.
Disclaimer
Abilene Lawyer Jacob Blizzard works tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is one of his successful results, settlements, and verdicts. Every case and client is unique and depends upon the individual facts and circumstances of each case. Clients may or may not obtain the same or similar results in each case.
