We had 21 LAWYERS complete 14 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 11 GUILTY VERDICTS, 4 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN-TRIAL DISMISSAL and 1 IN-TRIAL PLEA. 3 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 49 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
March 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Andreea Ionescu for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2328032 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – Alex Salgado – jury trial)
March 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Erandy Marquez for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1721973 – 1721974 – 1721977 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Murder and Failure to Stop and Render Aid – Serious Bodily Injury – Sentence: 7 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Cody Kelemen
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March 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Cody Kelemen for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1721973 – 1721974 – 1721977 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Murder and Failure to Stop and Render Aid – Serious Bodily Injury – Sentence: 7 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Erandy Marquez
FOX26HOUSTON – HCSO: Man fatally struck mother with car, injured two others in west Harris Co.
March 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Dana Nazarova for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1594909 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Alyson Almaguer
March 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Alyson Almaguer for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1594909 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Dana Nazarova
March 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Keaton Forcht for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1716994 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 80 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Abraham Chopin
March 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1716994 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 80 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Keaton Forcht
March 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Grant Carper for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1807566 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon – Sentence: 25 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial)
March 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Amanda Zelisko for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1721742 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 16 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Neha Mehtaji
March 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Neha Mehtaji for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1721742 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 16 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Amanda Zelisko
March 1, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Evidence Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2368922 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
(presiding judge – Shannon Baldwin – jury trial)
February 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Figliuzzi for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1522694 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 23 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Sanchez
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February 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Sanchez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1522694 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 23 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Figliuzzi
HOUSTON CHRONICLE – Man shot to death at ex-girlfriend’s home
February 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Nisha King Hawkins for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1622181 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault – Sentence: 7 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Colleen Gaido – jury trial)
February 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2406479 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) co-counsel Audris Ponce
February 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Audris Ponce for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2406479 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) co-counsel Sean Darvishi
February 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Donald Epperson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2389240 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Assault – Sentence: 18 Months Probation
(presiding judge – Shannon Baldwin – jury trial)
February 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Rashonda Shaw for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1750582 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Sentence: 4 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial)
February 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning Not Guilty Verdicts for your client in Cause Numbers 1694805- 1694806 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
(presiding judge – Nikita Harmon – jury trial)
February 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsey Pearson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2410721 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Trespass – Sentence: 180 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – David Fleischer – jury trial) co-counsel Alex Fryer
February 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Alex Fryer for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2410721 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Trespass – Sentence: 180 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – David Fleischer – jury trial) co-counsel Lindsey Pearson
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 Defense Attorney Marcos Adrogue for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1749039 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Equator Turner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1738981 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carl Haggard for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1696666 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Terrance Jewett for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1731791 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to the Elderly
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jill Lansden for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1701173 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Nathaniel Munier for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1767371 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lourdes Rodriguez for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1726320 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tim Adams for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1791812 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dionne Press for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1751954 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Abbie Russell for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1655714 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Feroz Merchant for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1774227 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $30K – $150K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patrick Ngwolo for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1677224 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jennifer Jenkins for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1789944 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mandy Miller for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1748983 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jennifer Carpenter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1782323 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1717368 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eddie Cortes for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1762084 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dan Krieger for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1735226 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Invasive Visual Recording
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jimmy Butler for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1773481 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eric Clay for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1712180 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Bukky Oyewuwo for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1767249 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Kidnapping
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Annie Scott for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1753010 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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 1766733 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Eugene Hong for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1784937 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gabriella Del Castillo for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1789630 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $2500 – $30K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neil Krugh for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1661561 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Forgery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brennen Dunn for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1666519 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Peace Officer
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Zakiya Carter for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1720618 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Romy Kaplan for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1793963 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rey Davila for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2435981 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kendra Vega for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2381853 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Donahue for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2440450 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Shannon Davis for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2409239 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marc Metze for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2415234 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marco Sapien for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2403416 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Theft $100 – $750
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Dixon for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2434811 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Myrecia Donaldson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2392626 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Roland Mosher for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2380732 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2377204 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mark Thiessen for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2402285 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Ayson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2400263 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cynthia Henley for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2415764 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chris Denuna for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2412294 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gianpaolo Macerola for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2414163 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Disorderly Conduct
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lucio Montes for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2421605 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Stephanie Morales for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2362051 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Stacey Anderson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2370204 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Paz for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2407456 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Enrique Ramirez for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2392237 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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The SOBER Court program is a voluntary program that requires participants to complete a minimum of 12 months of intensive supervision and treatment, including regular court appearances, drug and alcohol testing, individual and group therapy, and participation in support groups. Participants must also attend regular meetings with their probation officer and comply with all court-ordered conditions, such as avoiding alcohol and drug use and maintaining employment or education.
The program offers a range of services to help participants overcome addiction, including access to substance abuse treatment, counseling, vocational training, and housing assistance. Participants may also receive support from peer mentors who have successfully completed the program and are in recovery.
The SOBER Court program is overseen by a team of professionals, including judges, probation officers, treatment providers, and other community resources. The team works together to provide a collaborative, supportive approach to helping participants achieve sobriety and avoid future legal problems.
Overall, the SOBER Court program in Harris County, Texas is a unique approach to addressing the complex issues of addiction and criminal justice involvement. It offers an alternative to traditional punishment and focuses on providing the tools and resources necessary to support individuals in their recovery journey.
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