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Show Me The Justice congratulates: Defense Attorney Alexander Houthuijzen, Prosecutor Andrew Figliuzzi (Verdict), Defense Attorney Angelica Chavez, Prosecutor Ashlea Sheridan (Verdict), Defense Attorney Augustin Pink, Defense Attorney Billy Skinner, Defense Attorney Carl Pruett, Prosecutor Carlos Aguayo (Verdict), Defense Attorney Casey Garrett, Defense Attorney Celenne Beck, Defense Attorney Charles Banker, Defense Attorney David McClure, Defense Attorney David Rushing, Defense Attorney Ed McClees, Defense Attorney Eric Benavides, Defense Attorney Erik Nelson, Defense Attorney Greg Tsioros, Public Defender Jackie Carpenter, Prosecutor Janna Oswald (Verdict), Defense Attorney John Petruzzi, Defense Attorney Manik Wadhawan, Defense Attorney Nathan Hennigan, Defense Attorney Pat Kelley, Defense Attorney Renee Thomason, Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi, Public Defender Shernetta Hollins, Defense Attorney Stacy Sederis, Defense Attorney Todd Dupont, Defense Attorney Tom Zakes
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January 14, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ashlea Sheridan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1659799 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge Colleen Gaido – jury trial) co-counsel Janna Oswald
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January 14, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Janna Oswald for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1659799 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge Colleen Gaido – jury trial) co-counsel Ashlea Sheridan
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January 14, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Carlos Aguayo for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1629759 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Figliuzzi
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January 14, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Figliuzzi for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1629759 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Carlos Aguayo
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January 13, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Karen Barney for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1682429 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge Denise Collins – jury trial)
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January 13, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Adam Brodrick for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1627432 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Haley New and Traci Gibson
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January 13, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Haley New for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1627432 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Adam Brodrick and Traci Gibson
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January 13, 2022 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Traci Gibson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1627432 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Haley New and Adam Brodrick
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[su_heading size=”37″ margin=”100″]DISMISSALS[/su_heading]
The following cases are some carefully chosen felony and misdemeanor dismissals derived from the Harris County District Clerk’s website – dockets tab – with emphasis on some new faces, variety, difficulty of cases, uncommon charges and trial setting dismissals – I select 25 out of around 250 dismissals posted each day – i only post cases when i have a lawyer photo – hard earned dismissal? let me know. lawyer submissions welcome!
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carl Pruett for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1735224 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of Marijuana 4oz – 5lbs
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Casey Garrett for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1688773 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Greg Tsioros for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1712237 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Erik Nelson for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1750339 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Banker for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1587816 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Arson
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Stacy Sederis for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1666048 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Failure to Comply as a Sex Offender
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Renee Thomason for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1697194 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David McClure for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1692030 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Tampering with Evidence
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1703830 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Todd Dupont for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1626965 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Nathan Hennigan for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1713937 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Unauthorized Use of SNAP Benefits
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Augustin Pink for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1720665 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Unlawful Disclosure of Intimate Visual Material
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Jackie Carpenter for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1748984 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Rushing for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1652307 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Shernetta Hollins for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1687454 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alexander Houthuijzen for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1657518 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Pat Kelley for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1705220 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Failure to Comply as a Sex Offender
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Billy Skinner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1609405 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Petruzzi for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1699636 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eric Benavides for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2318537 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of
Driving While Intoxicated – 2nd Offense
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Angelica Chavez for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2354823 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Driving While Intoxicated – 2nd Offense
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tom Zakes for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2342253 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Manik Wadhawan for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2339172 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Failure to Stop and Give Information
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ed McClees for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2368172 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Celenne Beck for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2357310 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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[su_heading size=”33″ margin=”100″] MISDEMEANOR DISMISSALS DECEMBER 2021[/su_heading]
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[/su_frame] Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney ROBYN BROWN for retaining her title by earning the MOST misdemeanor dismissals for the month of December 2021! She also won the November 2021 honor! (Sorry if I missed some female attorneys whose name is not consolidated by the clerk due to a name change)
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(Source: Harris County District Clerk’s Online Services – CrimDisposMonthly spreadsheet – dismissals when convicted of another charge or case refiled is usually excluded but the District Clerk’s website is not functioning as normal. Does not include attorneys whose names do not appear as attorney of record on clerk’s spreadsheet. Attorneys above are mostly court appointed. Sorry if I miss some female attorneys who show up under different names)
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Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations are NOT 100% accurate and should not be relied upon as authoritative information.
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ALL VERDICTS by ATTORNEY last name – (OVER 2,200 TRIAL VERDICTS) starting February 1, 2017 from the Harris County Criminal Courthouse (for personal use ONLY) – some verdicts are listed more than once because each co-counsel gets their own listing
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Trials consist of a jury selected or a court trial initiated. (Trials by visiting judges are not included – see above “Judges in Trial” for that information)
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TRIAL WIN LEADERS from the Harris County Criminal Courthouse (February 7, 2017 – January 14, 2022). Congratulations to these fine Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys for earning verdicts for the state and your clients over the last 5+ years! Note: Trial wins consist of trial verdicts – sometimes more than 1 verdict per trial – 10 wins minimum for Prosecutors and 4 wins minimum for Defense Attorneys (Source: Show Me The Justice “Lawyers in Trial” Spreadsheet)
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* indicates Prosecutor is now a Defense Attorney
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A Compilation of Not Guilty Verdicts, Mid-Trial Dismissals, Trial-Setting Dismissals and *Special Felony Dismissals (exceptions apply) from the Harris County Criminal Courthouse -For personal use ONLY
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2018 – 2019 FINAL STANDINGS for TRIALS
[su_heading size=”37″ margin=”100″]FEATURES[/su_heading]
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