Ineffective Assistance of Counsel 11.07 Habeas Corpus Writ

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Prison Sentence Eliminated: Freedom Restored After Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

A mandatory 5-year prison sentence. No parole. No second chances.
That’s what our client faced after pleading guilty to Possession of Marijuana in a Drug-Free Zone, a third-degree felony in Texas.

But the most troubling part?
He had no idea his plea required a mandatory five-year prison term without the possibility of parole.

This life-altering mistake happened because he received ineffective assistance of counsel - poor legal advice that misled him into accepting a plea he never fully understood.

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Case Overview

The Challenge: A Devastating Mandatory Sentence

Our client was overwhelmed and confused by the legal system.

With limited guidance and misinformation from his prior criminal defense attorney, he believed a plea deal was his safest option.

Only after accepting the plea did he learn the truth:

He was locked into a five-year prison sentence with zero chance of early release.

For him and his family, the future looked bleak.

Uncovering The Truth

Determined to save her husband from an unjust sentence, our client’s wife reached out to Jacob Blizzard, a Board Certified Criminal Defense and Criminal Appeals attorney known for his expertise in post-conviction and ineffective-assistance claims.

Jacob immediately saw that something was wrong and took action.

Together with post conviction criminal defense attorney Sarah Durham, the team launched a strategic, evidence-driven challenge to the plea agreement.

The Outcome: Sentence Eliminated, Freedom Secured

Through aggressive advocacy, legal precision, and a deep understanding of Texas post-conviction law, Jacob Blizzard and Sarah Durham successfully demonstrated that the original plea was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel.

Their efforts resulted in:

  • The mandatory 5-year sentence being completely dismissed
  • Our client not only walking out of prison but avoiding prison altogether
  • A full restoration of his freedom and future

This outcome transformed not only his life, but his family’s as well.

Our Commitment to Justice

At Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys, we believe no one should suffer because of poor legal representation.

We fight to ensure our clients receive the justice, fairness, and second chances they deserve - especially when ineffective assistance of counsel has led to wrongful convictions or excessive sentences.

If you or a loved one is facing an unfair plea, harsh sentence, or post-conviction challenge, contact us today for a free assessment of your loved one's case.

We’re here to help you fight for your freedom.

Disclaimer

Attorneys Jacob Blizzard, Sarah Durham, and Morgan Walker work tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is just one of their 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.