Habeas Writ
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Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: One of the Strongest Grounds for a Texas 11.07 Writ
Read More: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: One of the Strongest Grounds for a Texas 11.07 WritIf you or a loved one is serving a Texas felony sentence, one question matters more than most: did your trial lawyer do their job? When the answer is no,…
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Can You Challenge Adult Convictions that Began in Juvenile Court?
Read More: Can You Challenge Adult Convictions that Began in Juvenile Court?Child Tried as An Adult: Challenging Adult Convictions When a child is certified to stand trial as an adult in Texas, everything changes. The protections of the juvenile justice system…
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Does an Inmate Need a Lawyer to File an 11.07 Writ?
Read More: Does an Inmate Need a Lawyer to File an 11.07 Writ?Does an Inmate Need a Lawyer to File an 11.07 Writ in Texas? When someone is serving a sentence in a Texas prison, the path to challenging that conviction or…
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What Is the Most Common Type of Post-Conviction Relief in Texas?
Read More: What Is the Most Common Type of Post-Conviction Relief in Texas?When someone is convicted of a crime in Texas, the legal process doesn’t always end with the trial or even the direct appeal. For many people, there are still options…
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When Is a Habeas Writ Still Available in Texas?
Read More: When Is a Habeas Writ Still Available in Texas?At Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys, we frequently get asked: "After conviction, how much longer can a client still pursue relief via a habeas corpus writ in Texas?"