Injury to a child case reduced to misdemeanor

Our client faced a serious charge of injury to a child, classified as a second-degree felony. This type of charge carries significant legal repercussions, potentially including a long-term prison sentence and severe impacts on personal and professional life.

Our Approach

Attorney Jacob Blizzed took immediate action by launching a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case. The approach was meticulous, aiming to uncover any inconsistencies or mitigating factors that could influence the outcome favorably for our client.

Key Strategies

Detailed Investigation: Conducted an in-depth review of all evidence and witness statements.

Skillful Negotiation: Engaged in strategic negotiations with the prosecution, exploring avenues for a more favorable resolution.

Outcome

Jacob Blizzed’s efforts led to the dismissal of the injury to a child charge. This was achieved by negotiating an agreement for the client to enter deferred adjudication probation for a separate misdemeanor case involving assault family violence.

Benefits of the Outcome

  • Avoidance of Felony Conviction: The client avoided the severe consequences associated with a felony conviction.
  • Focus on Rehabilitation: Deferred adjudication allows for rehabilitation opportunities and the possibility of expunging the misdemeanor from the client’s record upon successful completion of probation.

Our client’s case exemplifies our dedicated approach to achieving the best possible outcomes, even in challenging legal situations. If you’re facing a legal issue and need expert guidance, contact our firm to see how we can assist you.

About The Attorney

Jacob Blizzard Criminal Defense 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 Texas Board of Legal Specialization 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

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.