We had 13 LAWYERS complete 10 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 6 GUILTY VERDICTS, 3 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 2 IN-TRIAL DISMISSALS and 1 MISTRIAL. 3 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 32 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
April 20, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Chanae Williams for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 2364829 – 2364830 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offenses of
DWI and Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail on each charge
(presiding judge – Sedrick Walker – jury trial)
April 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney John LaGrappe for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2403545 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – David Fleischer – jury trial)
April 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Kendra Vega for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2411408 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
(presiding judge – Kelley Andrews – jury trial) co-counsel Enrique Ramirez
April 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Enrique Ramirez for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2411408 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
(presiding judge – Kelley Andrews – jury trial) co-counsel Kendra Vega
April 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jonathan Ortiz for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1687305 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Carlos Aguayo
April 19, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Carlos Aguayo for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1687305 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Jonathan Ortiz
April 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Cheryl Brown for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1691001 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to the Elderly
(presiding judge – Colleen Gaido – jury trial)
April 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Ed McClees for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1530746 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Securities Fraud
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – court trial)
April 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Laurie Jackson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1654367 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Evading Arrest with a Vehicle – Sentence: 5 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Brian Warren – jury trial)
April 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Luke Baty for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1593939 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Human Trafficking – Sentence: 75 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Tim Goodwin
April 18, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Tim Goodwin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1593939 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Human Trafficking – Sentence: 75 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Luke Baty
April 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sarah Seeley for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1631872 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Maroun Koutani
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April 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Maroun Koutani for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1631872 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Sarah Seeley
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April 17, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Danny Easterling for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 1631473 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – 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 6+ 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 Gianpaolo Macerola for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1744075 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joel Salazar for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1742136 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dennis Powell for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1732181 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Failure to Comply as a Sex Offender
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Daniel Krause for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1712375 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Retaliation
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 1641641 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jimmy Ortiz for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1652480 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault
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 1751853 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Guy Williams for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1753404 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $150K – $300K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matthew Sharp for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1716578 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Emily Detoto for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1716585 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Chlld
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ron Johnson for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1758793 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Manslaughter
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Stephanie Martin for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1767763 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Josh Stephens for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1739352 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tonya McLaughlin for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1691814 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
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 1748452 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Jorge Garcia for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1760011 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Runcie for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1735162 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Adam Capetillo for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1739446 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gilbert Villarreal for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1749713 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Breston for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2410890 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eugene Newsom for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2444079 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Trespass
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ernesto Arredondo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2403861 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eddie Cortes for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2378153 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Nathaniel Munier for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2366608 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Theft $750 – $2500
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Quinon Brooker for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2368933 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Hadee Khan for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2351895 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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 2397417 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kendra Vega for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2421679 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Staci Childs for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2412176 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Dixon for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2421864 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Edward Jointer for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2414611 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Elissa McBroom for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2413189 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Trials consist of a jury selected or a court trial initiated.
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