RESULTS: Journey from Conviction Challenge to Potential Relief
A client approached us with the intention of challenging his conviction and 10-year sentence. However, he was unsure of how to proceed.
After several discussions and a preliminary review of his records, we discovered procedural errors that denied him the right to file a petition for discretionary review (PDR) at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA).
The PDR he attempted to file was mistakenly treated as a request for an extension of time and subsequently denied by the CCA.
Recognizing these procedural issues, we took immediate action by filing an 11.07 writ of habeas corpus for Out of Time PDR to the CCA, detailing the complexities of his case.
Outcome
The writ was successfully granted, allowing us to prepare and file a timely PDR for our client.
Should this PDR be denied at the CCA, our next course of action is to prepare and file an 11.07 Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus on his behalf.
Our Commitment
We maintain transparency and are honest with our clients, acknowledging that post-conviction relief is challenging and offers no guarantees. It’s an elusive remedy with no guarantee.
Despite the uncertainty, we assure our clients that we will work diligently and skillfully to provide the best opportunity for relief.
We are committed to seeing this case through and will continue to provide updates as our client navigates the post-conviction process.
About The Attorney
Attorney Sarah Durham’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy. She is passionate about the research and writing intrinsic to appellate and post-conviction writ work.
She frequently uses her skills, including attention to detail and presenting the complex as comprehensible, when advocating for her clients.
On a given week, she may write a brief to one of the fourteen intermediate courts of appeals throughout Texas or submit a petition for discretionary review to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Sarah also focuses on and can often be found working on post-conviction writs of habeas corpus, including 11.07 writs of habeas corpuse; new evidence; and other extraordinary writs for post-conviction relief.
Disclaimer
Attorney Sarah Durham works tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is one of her 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.
