RESULTS: Case Rejected – Client Accused of Burglary of a Habitation With Intent to Commit Assault

Our client faced severe accusations of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault, a 1st-degree felony. He was alleged to have assaulted an acquaintance after breaking into his house. Despite denying these allegations, our client became the target of a malicious witness tampering scheme, where the purported victim demanded a large sum of money in exchange for dropping the charges.

Case Details

• Accusation: Burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault.
• Potential Sentence: 2 to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
• Complication: Witness tampering and extortion attempt by the alleged victim.

Investigation and Legal Strategy

Mr. Blizzard took immediate action by conducting a thorough investigation and leveraging parallel proceedings in family court to gather substantial evidence of the extortion scheme. He meticulously documented the victim’s attempt to extort money from our client and presented this evidence to both the police and the district attorney’s office.

Outcome

• Evidence Presented: Mr. Blizzard exposed the extortion scheme to law enforcement and the district attorney’s office through diligent investigation.
• Case Rejected: Based on the compelling evidence provided, the district attorney’s office decided to reject the case for prosecution.

Client Benefits

• Avoided Severe Penalties: Our client was spared from facing a potential prison sentence of two to ten years and a $10,000 fine.
• Cleared of Charges: The rejection of the case ensured our client could put this difficult chapter behind him without the burden of a criminal record.

This case exemplifies our Abilene law firm’s commitment to thorough investigation and unwavering advocacy for our clients. If you or someone you know is facing similar challenges, trust our experienced legal team to fight for justice and protect your rights.