RESULTS: 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus – New Trial Ordered
In a significant legal victory, attorney Jacob Blizzard successfully represented Justin Lynn Weiershausen in Brown County, Texas. Mr. Weiershausen had previously entered a plea on a Brown County drug possession charge within a drug-free zone.
Legal Representation and Discovery
Criminal appeal attorney Jacob Blizzard uncovered that Mr. Weiershausen’s legal defense was inadequate. Key points of ineffective assistance of counsel included:
- Failure to advise Mr. Weiershausen of the correct range of punishment.
- Lack of objection to the court’s post-judgment alteration.
- Failure to inform him of his right to appeal.
Armed with these findings, Blizzard filed an 11.07 writ of habeas corpus, citing ineffective assistance of counsel.
ExParte Justin Lynn Weiershausen
Outcome
The trial court reviewed the 11.07 writ in this Brown County drug possession case and issued favorable findings of fact and conclusions of law. Subsequently, the Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the trial court’s decision to overturn Mr. Weiershausen’s conviction. This decision granted him a new trial, marking a pivotal success in ensuring justice and proper legal representation.
About The Attorney
Jacob Blizzard is board 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 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, there were only 87 attorneys board certified in both criminal law and criminal appellate law, making criminal appeal attorney Jacob Blizzard one of 0.087% of attorneys in Texas to hold both of those certifications.
Disclaimer
Attorney 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.
