We had 16 LAWYERS complete 12 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 7 GUILTY VERDICTS, 4 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 HUNG JURY DISMISSAL, and 2 MISTRIAL RESETS. 3 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 37 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
May 12, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Sanchez for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1603527 – 1603529 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Indecency with a Child and Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 10 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Denise Bradley – jury trial) co-counsel Neha Mehtaji
May 12, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Neha Mehtaji for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1603527 – 1603529 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Indecency with a Child and Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 10 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Denise Bradley – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Sanchez
May 12, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Amanda Zelisko for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1621619 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Wesley Stafford
May 12, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Wesley Stafford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1621619 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Amanda Zelisko
May 11, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Kaylee Veltri for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1697392 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member with Prior Assault Family Member Conviction – Sentence: 6 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Nidia Ventura
May 11, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Nidia Ventura for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1697392 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member with Prior Assault Family Member Conviction – Sentence: 6 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Kaylee Veltri
May 11, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Ed Chernoff for earning a Not Guilty Verdict by Reason of Insanity for your client in Cause Number 1691395 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Kristin Guiney – jury trial)
May 11, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Todd Dupont for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1710567 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Gianpaolo Macerola
May 11, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Gianpaolo Macerola for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1710567 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Todd Dupont
May 11, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Becky Marshall for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1647461 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 38 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel H. B.
May 11, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sharica Gray for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1652591 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 6 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – jury trial)
May 10, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Myrecia Donaldson for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2432520 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
Assault
(presiding judge – Jessica Padilla – jury trial)
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
(presiding judge Chris Warren – jury trial)
May 8, 2023 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Anthony Osso Jr. l-r), Erica Johnson and Defense Attorney Anthony Simmons in Cause Number 1721561 out of the 209th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge Brian Warren – jury trial)
May 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutor Taylor Carter (left) and Defense Attorney Philip Gommels in Cause Number 1645933 out of the 177th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Sexual Assault
(presiding judge Robert Johnson – jury trial)
May 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Catherine Johnson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1699240 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Sarah Dimas
May 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sarah Dimas for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1699240 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Catherine Johnson
May 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Lisa Andrews for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1659137 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Danny Werlinger
Note: client was convicted of the murder charge #1699240 above
May 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Danny Werlinger for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1659137 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Lisa Andrews
Note: client was convicted of the murder charge #1699240 above
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)
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Ryan for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1741712 out of the 262nd 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 1739331 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Le’Paul Jack for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1613778 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender John Hundemer for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1726272 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joseph Gagliardi for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1760243 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcus Esther for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1703196 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Monks for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1683479 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lara Autrey for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1670491 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Abraham Galaviz for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1782422 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Pregnant Person
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jasmine Yancey for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1659493 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Doug Murphy for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1713199 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jennifer Carpenter for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1772722 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Derek Whitmire for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1793567 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Coyne for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1687172 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Benken for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1751948 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bryan Savoy for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1599634 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
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 1767723 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Johnson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1725563 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alvin Nunnery for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1562068 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
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 2394653 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tucker Graves for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2410763 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rand Mintzer for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2423807 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chabli Hall for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2439378 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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 2430104 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Allena Wright for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2363434 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Theft $750 – $2500
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Crespin Linton for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2332671 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ralph Manginello for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2381044 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Stacey Morgan for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2385180 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2376969 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kenneth Mitchell for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2291085 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dan Simons for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2356315 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
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 2423169 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Harassment
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2410561 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bayoji Akingbola for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2395116 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Perry Bass for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2420905 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Luis Garcia Cruz for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2418303 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Thuy Le for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2418026 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault
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