RESULTS: Strategic Victory: Grand Jury Refuses Felony Injury to a Child Charges and Mother Gets Her Children Back.
In a profound demonstration of legal acumen and compassion, Attorneys Jacob Blizzard and Matt Zimmerman successfully represented a young mother entangled in a federal criminal case involving charges that threatened her family and future. The case, which unfolded in Taylor County, Texas, was not only a legal battle but a fight to restore the dignity and rights of a mother and her children.
The Case
The client was a young mother trapped in an abusive relationship. The situation escalated when, in an attempt to protect her children from her intoxicated husband, she was wrongfully accused of causing injury to her child during an altercation witnessed by police. This led to her arrest and an emergency protective order that barred her from seeing her children for over a month.
By filing for divorce and pursuing custody of her children, Mr. Zimmerman was able to secure Client’s children back with her at the temporary orders hearing in the family case.
On the criminal side, the district attorney’s office presented the case for charges before the grand jury.
Mr. Blizzard and Mr. Zimmerman prepared her to appear and testify before the grand jury.
Legal Strategy
Mr. Blizzard and Mr. Zimmerman crafted a defense centered around necessity and the context of domestic violence:
- They argued that the client’s actions were necessary to prevent greater harm to her children.
- They established her as a victim of domestic violence, highlighting the abusive nature of her husband.
- Forensic evidence and expert testimony were leveraged to demonstrate that the injury to the child was a result of police intervention, not the client.
- A compelling narrative portrayed the client as a loving mother, resonating with the grand jury.
The Outcome
The grand jury rendered a “no bill” decision, terminating all charges and restoring the client’s access to her children.
The outcome speaks volumes about the effectiveness of Blizzard and Zimmerman’s approach. After her honest and poignant testimony, the grand jury rendered a “no bill” decision, effectively terminating the pursuit of all charges against the mother. This not only exonerated her of the allegations but underscored the firm’s agility in navigating complex legal waters.
The unyielding dedication exhibited by Blizzard and Zimmerman did not merely resolve legal issues; it restored a family. Through personalized attention, innovative legal thinking, and strategic representation, they championed the rights of a mother and protected the welfare of her children, truly embodying the essence of comprehensive legal defense.
With this commendable result, Blizzard and Zimmerman have reinforced their reputation as a firm that regards each case with innovative consideration, offering hope even amidst the most challenging circumstances.
About The Attorneys
Jacob Blizzard is a Texas Board of Legal Specialization dual board-certified attorney in both criminal law and criminal appeals. His expertise and dedication were pivotal in navigating the complexities of this case, reinforcing his reputation as a distinguished legal professional.
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
Attorneys Jacob Blizzard and Matt Zimmerman work tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is a selection of one of our many 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.
