Our client, a young autistic individual, was charged by the State of Texas with two counts of sexual assault stemming from alleged incidents during his early teenage years. The state aimed to prosecute him as an adult due to delayed outcries by the complainants.
Defense Strategy
Criminal defense attorney Jacob Blizzard vigorously contested this transfer from juvenile to adult court, presenting a multifaceted defense approach:
Autism and Developmental Understanding:
Evidence showcasing our client’s autism, highlighting his child-like demeanor and cognitive understanding, was presented to the court.
Character and Conduct Evidence:
We introduced comprehensive evidence documenting our client’s good conduct since childhood.
Statements were put forward from family members, emphasizing their belief that such charges should not be pursued.
Outcome
Thanks to the compelling defense, the judge denied the state’s motion to pursue adult charges. Subsequently, the cases were dismissed, allowing our client the opportunity to move forward without the burden of these serious allegations.
This case underscores the importance of understanding the nuances of juvenile justice and the impact of developmental conditions like autism.
It demonstrates our commitment to providing robust, compassionate legal representation tailored to the unique circumstances of each client.
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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, there were only 87 attorneys board certified in both criminal law and criminal appellate law, making criminal defense attorney Jacob Blizzard one of 0.087% of attorneys in Texas to hold both of those Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifications.
Disclaimer
Criminal Defense 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.
