We completed 10 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 7 GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 NOT GUILTY VERDICT, 1 IN-TRIAL DISMISSAL, 2 HUNG JURIES and 1 JURY FOR SENTENCING. 6 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 41 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
January 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2375445 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
(presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial) co-counsel Manny Guerra
January 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Manny Guerra for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2375445 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
(presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial) co-counsel Sean Darvishi
January 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Stepheny DeSilva for earning 3 Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1649941 – 1649944 – 1649945 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Aggravated Assault Family Member, Violation of a Protective Order and Assault – Sentence: 20 years in Prison
(presiding judge – Denise Bradley – jury trial) co-counsel Clarissa Escobedo
January 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Clarissa Escobedo for earning 3 Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1649941 – 1649944 – 1649945 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Aggravated Assault Family Member, Violation of a Protective Order and Assault – Sentence: 20 years in Prison
(presiding judge – Denise Bradley – jury trial) co-counsel Stepheny DeSilva
January 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Carina Batista for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1699492 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 10 years Probation and a $10,000 Fine
(presiding judge – Ramona Franklin – jury trial) co-counsel Jesse Pence
January 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jesse Pence for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1699492 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 10 years Probation and a $10,000 Fine
(presiding judge – Ramona Franklin – jury trial) co-counsel Carina Batista
January 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Jamika Wester for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2304166 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – Alex Salgado – jury trial)
January 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Nick Toups (l-r), Neha Mehtaji (not pictured) and Defense Attorney Daniel Krieger in Cause Number 1646510 out of the 339th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
(presiding judge Te’iva Bell – jury trial)
January 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Renee Serrato for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1641222 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member – Serious Bodily Injury – Sentence: 20 years in Prison
(presiding judge – Reagan Clark – jury trial) co-counsel Enrique Esparza
January 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Enrique Esparza for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1641222 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member – Serious Bodily Injury – Sentence: 20 years in Prison
(presiding judge – Reagan Clark – jury trial) co-counsel Renee Serrato
January 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Tyler Arner for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1754667 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Violating a Protective Order 2 or More Times – Sentence: 10 years in Prison
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – court trial)
January 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jayden Hoang for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1678417 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Deadly Conduct – Sentence: 1 Year of Probation
(presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Arturo Reyes
January 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Arturo Reyes for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1678417 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Deadly Conduct – Sentence: 1 Year of Probation
(presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Jayden Hoang
January 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Erandy Marquez (l-r), Cameron Gonzales and Defense Attorney Samuel Cammack in Cause Number 1624688 out of the 184th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Failure to Stop and Render Aid Resulting in Death
(presiding judge Denise Collins – jury trial)
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January 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Juan Guerra for earning a More Favorable Sentence than the State’s Offer for your client by going to a jury for punishment in Cause Numbers 1634460 – 1634461 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Sentence: 2 years in Prison and 3 years of Probation)
(presiding judge – Hilary Unger – jury trial)
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations are NOT 100% accurate and should not be relied upon as authoritative information.
TRIAL WIN LEADERS from the Harris County Criminal Courthouse (February 7, 2017 through This Current Post Date). 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)
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Damon Parrish for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1747413 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Thomas Martin for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1742088 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rick Detoto for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1764428 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Hans Nielsen for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1683444 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eddie Gomez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1718746 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Julio Vela for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1766723 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kyle Sampson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1754129 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Felicia Kerney for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1761013 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
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 1616553 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Russell Webb for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1717722 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Paul Morgan for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1706750 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of Marijuana 5lbs – 50lbs
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Paula Robnett for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1693753 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Andrew Williams for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1735582 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joe Vinas for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1669928 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cheryl Brown for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1726549 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sara Roque for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1746815 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Paul Looney for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1723066 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jeremy Ducote for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1709437 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Roberts for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1634278 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carlos Rodriguez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1734762 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Mauricio Vazquez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1738576 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Rushing for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1543167 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Fred Dahr for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1615314 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Renfro for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1706748 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney JaPaula Kemp for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1666232 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Abandoning a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Abigail Anastasio for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1800615 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sarah Doezema for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1668388 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lucio Montes for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1787617 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Arthur Washington for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1707473 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Steven Greenlee for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1549082 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Leslie Legrand for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2409894 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alli Cannon for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2382494 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Megan Bove for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2398924 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Robert Eutsler for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2393460 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney William McLellan for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2397434 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Hannah Herzog for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2311218 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Martina Longoria for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2394578 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Larry McDougal for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2409527 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Boating While Intoxicated
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brennen Dunn for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2407493 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jon Jaworski for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2355622 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Terrance Jewett for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2397086 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
DWI
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