The “Rosster” of Courtroom Winners – Week Ending April 7, 2023

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We had 17 LAWYERS complete 10 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.  The results were 9 GUILTY VERDICTS,  2 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS,  1 IN TRIAL DISMISSAL and 2 HUNG JURIES.   4 TRIALS  are currently in progress.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 25 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

 

 

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[su_frame]Neha Mehtaji[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 6, 2023 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Neha Mehtaji for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1750278 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child – Sentence:  15 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Katlin Robinson

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[su_frame]Katlin Robinson[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 6, 2023 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Katlin Robinson for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1750278 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child – Sentence:  15 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Neha Mehtaji

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April 6, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Adolfo Vasquez for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1627076 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial)

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[su_frame]Dana Nazarova[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 6, 2023 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Dana Nazarova for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729334 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child – Sentence:  3 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Nata Cornelia – jury trial) co-counsel Alyson Almaguer

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[su_frame]Alyson Almaguer[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 6, 2023 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Alyson Almaguer for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729334 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child – Sentence:  3 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Nata Cornelia – jury trial) co-counsel Dana Nazarova

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April 6, 2023Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors James DaRe l-r), Wesley Stafford and Defense Attorney Joseph Ruiz in Cause Number 1740312 out of the 230th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

(presiding judge Chris Morton – jury trial)

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[su_frame]Brennen Dunn[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 5, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brennen Dunn for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Evidence Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 1721480 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Felon in Possession of a Weapon

(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial)

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April 5, 2023Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Jamie Burro l-r), Jennifer Meriwether and Defense Attorneys Ed Chernoff and Feroz Merchant in Cause Number 1700211 out of the 185th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of

Capital Murder

(presiding judge Andy Beall – jury trial)

KHOU TV HOUSTON

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[su_frame]Stacy Scofield[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 4, 2023 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Stacy Scofield for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1513777 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  50 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Ramona Franklin – jury trial) co-counsel Keegan Childers

CLICK2HOUSTON – Bond tripled in death of father shot, killed at Houston tattoo parlor

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[su_frame]Keegan Childers[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 4, 2023 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Keegan Childers for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1513777 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  50 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Ramona Franklin – jury trial) co-counsel Stacy Scofield

CLICK2HOUSTON – Bond tripled in death of father shot, killed at Houston tattoo parlor

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[su_frame]Lisa Andrews Alpe[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Lisa Andrews for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1472057 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Alexis Bruegger

FOX26NEWS – Houston woman waits more than 7 years for sister’s accused killer to stand trial for murder

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April 3, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Alexis Bruegger for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1472057 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Lisa Andrews

FOX26NEWS – Houston woman waits more than 7 years for sister’s accused killer to stand trial for murder

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[su_frame]Garrett Moore[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice      Congratulations to Prosecutor Garrett Moore for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1601888 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery – Sentence:  50 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Josh Hill – jury trial)

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[su_frame]Cameron Calligan[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Cameron Calligan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1742533 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison without Parole

(presiding judge –  Denise Collins – jury trial) co-counsel Sean Kozar King

HOUSTON CHRONICLE -3 men charged with capital murder after reported drug deal goes bad in Spring

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[su_frame]Sean Kozar-King[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Sean Kozar King for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1742533 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison without Parole

(presiding judge –  Denise Collins – jury trial) co-counsel Cameron Calligan

HOUSTON CHRONICLE -3 men charged with capital murder after reported drug deal goes bad in Spring

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[su_frame]Keaton Forcht[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Keaton Forcht for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1507264 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison

(presiding judge –  Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel Napolean Stewart

ABC13NEWS – Mother accused of killing crying 5-month-old daughter

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[su_frame]Napolean Stewart[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Napolean Stewart for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1507264 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison

(presiding judge –  Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel Keaton Forcht

ABC13NEWS – Mother accused of killing crying 5-month-old daughter

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[su_frame]Abraham Chopin[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1650480 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  55 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Edward Appelbaum

KHOU11HOUSTON – Suspect in custody after allegedly killing man during confrontation in Houston’s northside

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April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Edward Appelbaum for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1650480 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  55 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Abraham Chopin

KHOU11HOUSTON – Suspect in custody after allegedly killing man during confrontation in Houston’s northside

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[su_frame]Casey Little[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Casey Little for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1615763 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison

(presiding judge –  Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Laurie Jackson

HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT – Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 11700 Fairmont Street

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[su_frame]Laurie Jackson[/su_frame]

 

 

 

April 3, 2023 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Laurie Jackson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1615763 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison

(presiding judge –  Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Casey Little

HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT – Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 11700 Fairmont Street

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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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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)

[su_heading size=”30″ margin=”100″]DEFENSE LEADERBOARD[/su_heading]

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[su_frame]Rahan Atia[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rahan Atia for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1804118 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patti Sedita for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1697083 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Injury to a Child

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[su_frame]Carlos Rodriguez[/su_frame]

 

 

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 1732623 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child

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[su_frame]Equator Turner[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Equator Turner for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1801243 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

CLICK2HOUSTON – Man arrested, charged in connection with deadly shooting at Acres Home apartment complex back in October

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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Max Rabinovich for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1772638 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault on a Pregnant Person

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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bill Exley for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1716176 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

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[su_frame]Dagnee McKinney[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dagnee McKinney for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1806627 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

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[su_frame]Joe Wells[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joe Wells for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1760154 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Robbery

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[su_frame]Tolu Nelms[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Tolu Nelms for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1807877 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery

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[su_frame] Mekisha Walker[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mekisha Walker for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1803255 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Continuous Violence Against the Family

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[su_frame]Maverick Ray[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1662115 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Pham for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1764515 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

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[su_frame]Sean McAlister[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sean McAlister for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1771770 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

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[su_frame]Jerome Godinich[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jerome Godinich for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1730438 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

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[su_frame]Dan Simons[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dan Simons for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1810879 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

DWI – 3rd Offense

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[su_frame]Charles Banker[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Banker for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2419390 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of

DWI – 2nd Offense

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[su_frame]Fabio Amador[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Fabio Amador for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2415603 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of

Evading Arrest

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[su_frame]Kelly Benavides[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kelly Benavides for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2370093 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patrick Ngwolo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2363356 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of

DWI

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[su_frame]Jason Johnson[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Johnson for an excellent job earning a  misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2407494 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

Deadly Conduct

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[su_frame]Kurt Hopke[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kurt Hopke for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2381396 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neil Krugh for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2365742 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

DWI – 2nd Offense

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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kate Ferrell for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2421922 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

Assault

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[su_frame]Armen Merjanian[/su_frame]

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Armen Merjanian for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2344206 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

DWI

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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jamika Wester for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2406459 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of

Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon

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[su_heading size=”37″ margin=”100″] ALL 1,105 DISMISSALS FROM LAST WEEK [/su_heading]

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Trials consist of a jury selected or a court trial initiated.

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[su_heading size=”37″ margin=”100″]MISDEMEANOR JUDGES 2023[/su_heading]

 

 

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[su_heading size=”37″ margin=”100″]FEATURES[/su_heading]

[su_heading size=”30″ margin=”100″]LAWYERS AND THEIR VERDICTS SINCE 2017[/su_heading]

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[su_heading size=”30″ margin=”100″]COURT REPORTERS AND THEIR TRIAL TIPS[/su_heading]

Great tips from the Harris County Court Reporters! I interviewed 12 of some of the best court reporters working the Harris County Criminal Courts and got their “inside information” on how jurors, lawyers, witnesses and judges can improve in trial to make it easier for the court reporter to take down ALL the information required of them for an excellent record.

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Judge Raul Rodriguez County Criminal Court 13 – 9am-12p

Judge David Fleischer County Criminal Court 5 – 9am-12p

Judge Genesis Draper County Criminal Court 12 – 11am-1p

Judge Juanita Jackson County Criminal Court 10 – 10am-12p

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Harris County Felony Courts Dashboard

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Learn about BAIL trends in Harris County Criminal Courts

 

HARRIS COUNTY BAIL BOND DASHBOARD

HOUSTON CHRONICLE ARTICLE

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