Felony DWI Charges Dismissed: Success Story

May 1, 2025 – Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys

Felony DWI Charges Dismissed After Expert Trial Defense

Imagine surviving a car accident caused by someone else’s reckless driving, only to be wrongly accused of a felony.

That’s exactly what happened to our client.

Our client was facing a third Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge, with two prior prison sentences. They were looking at severe penalties, including a possible sentence enhancement to 25 years to life in prison.

What Happened?

The case began when another driver suddenly pulled out in front of our client. In a quick attempt to avoid a collision, our client swerved, causing their car to veer off the road and into a ditch.

Responding officers assumed the worst, suspecting our client of DWI without substantial evidence. They cited behavior at the scene and an untested mason jar of brown liquid as "proof."

Additionally, without securing a warrant, law enforcement unlawfully took a blood sample.

Clearly, this case was built more on suspicion than on facts.

The Game Plan

Jacob Blizzard knew this would take more than just arguing against the charges.

It required using every legal skill in the book to identify the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

Here’s what Jacob and our team did:

Motion to suppress evidence: We filed a pre-trial motion to block the blood sample as it was obtained illegally without a warrant. The judge agreed and excluded the test results from evidence.
Call to expert witnesses: At trial, we presented mental health professionals familiar with our client’s struggles. They testified that their behavior at the scene was consistent with mental health challenges, not intoxication.
Debunking unreliable evidence: The infamous mason jar of brown liquid? Never tested and thrown away by law enforcement. Jacob emphasized that it could have been anything.
Through sound legal arguments and expert testimony, Jacob dismantled the prosecution’s case.

The Win

After a hard-fought trial, the jury reached the only logical conclusion.

The verdict?

Not Guilty.

Our client walked away with their freedom intact, despite the immense odds being stacked against them.

Services

First-Time DWI

Felony DWI

Why It Matters

Getting charged with a DWI can shatter lives. Penalties can include jail time, lost income, personal stigma, and shattered trust.

But having the right attorney, someone with the skills and certification that few in Texas can match, can mean the difference between losing everything and moving forward with your life.

Bottom Line

Jacob Blizzard is one of the few attorneys in Texas certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Criminal Law and Criminal Appeals. He doesn’t just handle cases - he fights smart, digs deep, and finds real solutions so you can keep living your life.

Facing a DWI Charge? Protect Your Rights.

If you or someone you know has been charged with DWI, don’t wait. The legal system isn’t designed to give people like our client the benefit of the doubt. It’s designed to convict.

You or your loved one need an expert attorney who knows how to challenge evidence, suppress unlawfully obtained results, and build a rock-solid defense.

📞 Call today to schedule a case review.

Don’t leave your future to chance. Secure an attorney who knows how to fight and win.

Disclaimer

The attorneys of Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys work tirelessly to achieve the greatest possible results for each of our clients and their families. This is one of our 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.