What Happens If I Plead Guilty?
What Happens If I Plead Guilty? When you’re charged with a crime, the decision to…
When Should You Call a Board Certified Attorney?
Searching for a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney in Texas? Meet Jacob Blizzard. When you…
Challenging a Criminal Plea: What You Need to Know
Challenging a Criminal Plea Entering a guilty plea in a Texas criminal case is a significant decision with long-lasting consequences in your Texas Criminal case. However, you need to know that there are instances where a defendant may need to challenge their guilty plea due to legal errors, ineffective assistance of counsel, or newly discovered … Read more
Why Can’t I Shoot Down a Drone? Legal Consequences and Federal Laws
Why Can’t I Shoot Down A Drone? Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), are in the news over the last few weeks with swarms of them apparently showing up over the skies of New Jersey. They are used for recreational, commercial, and governmental purposes. However, as their usage has grown, so has concern … Read more
Why Shouldn’t I Accept a Court-Appointed Attorney?
Why Shouldn’t I Accept a Court Appointed Attorney? Facing criminal charges can be one of the most stressful and challenging moments of your life, and this may even be more true when you receive a court appointed attorney to defend you. If you’ve been offered a court-appointed attorney, you might be asking yourself, “Should I … Read more
Understanding the 11.072 Writ of Habeas Corpus
Understanding The 11.072 Writ of Habeas Corpus Recently, a member of our Facebook Group, “Winning Freedom for the Incarcerated in Texas”, asked an important question: Can an 11.07 be filed in a case where the defendant took deferred probation, or is it not considered a finalized conviction? When a loved one is incarcerated, navigating the … Read more
If I Get My Case Overturned, Can I Get A Harsher Sentence?
If I Get My Case Overturned, Can I Get A Harsher Sentence? The process of securing a successful 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus and having your or your loved one’s conviction and sentence overturned is no small feat. But what happens next? Let’s walk through the steps and what you can expect. The Immediate Aftermath … Read more
What To Do If A Loved One Is Attacked In State Prison
What To Do If a Loved One is Attacked In State Prison If you have a loved one is incarcerated in a state prison anywhere in the US and has been attacked and hospitalized, there are several steps you can take to help ensure their safety and well-being: Contact the Prison Administration Reach out to … Read more
Brady Violation Examples: What You Need to Know
Understanding Brady Violations in Texas: What You Need to Know In the criminal justice system here in Texas or in ANY state in the United States, prosecutors (the district attorney, prosecuting attorney representing the state) are required to disclose certain evidence to the defense (you, your attorney, the attorney representing the accused in a criminal … Read more
Clinton Young Murder Conviction Reversal, Hope for Freedom for You
Clinton Young Murder Conviction Reversal, Hope for Freedom for You The reversal of Clinton Young’s murder conviction in Midland County, Texas, due to prosecutorial misconduct,offers hope to the loved ones of those incarcerated in Texas state prisons. This decision also brings new hope to over 300 individuals who were convicted of criminal charges in Midland … Read more
