We had 24 LAWYERS complete 16 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 12 GUILTY VERDICTS, 5 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS and 1 MISTRIAL. 3 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 26 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
June 30, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Billy Morian for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1666318 – 1666319 – 1666320 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Randy Roll – jury trial) co-counsel Helen Le
June 30, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Helen Le for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1666318 – 1666319 – 1666320 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Randy Roll – jury trial) co-counsel Billy Morian
June 30, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1762810 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial)
June 30, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Becky Marshall for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
co-counsel Ashlea Sheridan
June 30, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ashlea Sheridan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
co-counsel Becky Marshall
June 29, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brian Burns for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1552005 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Edward William Barnett
June 29, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Edward William Barnett for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1552005 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Brian Burns
June 29, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Wesley Stafford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1374819 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 5 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – jury trial)
June 29, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Bethany Belisle for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1733280 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Figliuzzi
June 29, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Figliuzzi for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1733280 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Bethany Belisle
June 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney John LaGrappe for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1708140 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
(presiding judge – Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel Abigail Anastasio
June 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Abigail Anastasio for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1708140 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
(presiding judge – Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel John LaGrappe
June 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Mike Haddad for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2340874 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI 2nd >.15 – Sentence: 2 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez – court trial)
June 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Stephany Mgbadigha for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2412928 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI – Sentence: 1 Year Probation
(presiding judge – Toria Finch – jury trial)
June 28, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Kelly Marshall for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1728177 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault – Sentence: 10 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Nikita Harmon – jury trial)
June 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Lisa Andrews for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1632438 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Danny Werlinger
June 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Danny Werlinger for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1632438 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Lisa Andrews
June 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Brett Batchelor for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1629898 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Elizabeth Liberman
June 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Elizabeth Liberman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1629898 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Brett Batchelor
June 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Darian Hannah for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2407853 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Theft $750 – $2500 – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Darrell Jordan – jury trial)
June 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Abigail Anastasio for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1589969 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Joe Wells
June 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Joe Wells for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1589969 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Abigail Anastasio
June 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor James DaRe for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1688657 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Criminally Negligent Homicide – Sentence: 5 Years in Prison Probated for 7 Years
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Stepheny DeSilva
June 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Stepheny DeSilva for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1688657 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Criminally Negligent Homicide – Sentence: 5 Years in Prison Probated for 7 Years
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel James DaRe
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations may NOT be 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 Jill Lansden for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1755011 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Austen Hobbs for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1781560 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $2500 – $30K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Gardner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1761483 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chanae Davis for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1729640 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sylvia Escobedo for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1534150 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Johnson Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1758019 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
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 1766016 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Damaris Betancourt for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1812637 out of the 179th 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 1702343 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rudy Duarte for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1746803 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Paria Rafiee for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1664042 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Monks for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1762233 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Johnell Williams for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1802400 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Will Vaughn for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1647670 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Grant Scheiner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1647670 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
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 1667671 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jed Silverman for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2441375 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
Violating a Protective Order
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carson Joachim for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2440699 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Violating a Protective Order
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michelle Leitner for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2444315 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Violating a Protective Order
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2424174 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ruben Cartwright for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2432450 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Violating a Protective Order
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 2438207 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Violating a Protective Order
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Milledge II for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2438900 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Violating a Protective Order
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sanam Mirfattah for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2413289 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joseph Kelly for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2425832 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ruben Restrepo Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2400469 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2416038 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Assault
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