Meet our client, an 18-year-old African refugee who found himself facing a daunting sentence for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. What seemed like an open-and-shut case was anything but. Attorneys Jacob Blizzard and Morgan Walker dug deeper and discovered a far more complex story.
The Untold Story
Our client endured unspeakable horrors from a young age, living through a genocide event in Africa. This trauma led to trust issues and separation from his family. At just 16, he tragically witnessed his best friend’s murder. Despite this harrowing background, none of this crucial evidence was presented during his original sentencing hearing—a clear case of ineffective assistance of counsel.
Fighting for Justice
Determined to right this wrongful judgment, we fought tirelessly through the post-conviction 11.07 writ of habeas corpus process. Our efforts paid off when the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals recognized the injustice and ordered him to be resentenced.
A New Beginning
Upon reassessment, the trial court took into account the new mitigating evidence that his previous counsel had failed to introduce. Our client’s sentence was reduced to 9 years. Having already spent 4 years behind bars, he is now eligible for parole in just 6 months instead of the previous 2.5 years.
A Message of Hope
This is more than just a legal victory; it is a story of justice prevailing. Our team, Jacob Blizzard and Morgan Walker, are proud to have helped this resilient African refugee find hope in the face of adversity after enduring ineffective counsel. This is a story of justice prevailing, of fighting for those who have endured unspeakable trauma. Our team, Jacob, and Morgan, are proud to have helped this resilient African refugee find hope in the face of adversity.
If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, remember that there is always hope. Reach out to us for a consultation and let’s work together to ensure justice is served.
Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys work tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is one of our successful results with the Texas 11.07 writ of habeas corpus, but keep in mind that every case and every client is unique and the results depend on the individual facts and circumstances of each case. Clients may or may not obtain the same or similar results in each case.
About The Attorneys
Attorneys Jacob Blizzard, and Morgan Walker believe that effective counsel consists not only of prudent resolution of your legal needs but personally tailored service from attorneys who advocate from your perspective.
They know that having an attorney who understands you and your personal circumstances—not just your legal issue—makes a significant difference in your experience with the legal system and your case resolution.
Disclaimer
Attorneys Jacob Blizzard and Morgan Walker work tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is one of their successful results, including a claim of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel. 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.
