We had 18 LAWYERS complete 12 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 4 GUILTY VERDICTS, 4 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 3 IN TRIAL DISMISSALS and 1 HUNG JURY. 2 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 39 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
November 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jayelle Lozoya for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1840586 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Danielle Oxford
November 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Danielle Oxford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1840586 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Jayelle Lozoya
November 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Je’Freshia Bell for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1622316 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
(presiding judge – Melissa Morris – jury trial)
November 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Public Defender Jisha Jaganathan for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1668890 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Vafa Jasemi Zergani
November 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Public Defender Vafa Jasemi Zergani for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1668890 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Jisha Jaganathan
November 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sarah Grinnan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1833540 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial)
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November 2, 2023 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Chandler Raine (l-r) Natalia Leon and Defense Attorney Jerome Godinich in Cause Number 1727479 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Capital Murder
(presiding judge Kristin Guiney – jury trial)
November 1, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Herman Martinez for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2445228 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – Andrew Wright – jury trial)
October 31, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Carlos Rodriguez for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1680788 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
(presiding judge – Vanessa Velasquez – jury trial)
October 31, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Mike Monks for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1696685 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial)
October 31, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ashlea Sheridan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1503258 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 46 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Adam Brodrick
October 31, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Adam Brodrick for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1503258 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 46 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Ashlea Sheridan
October 31, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Ricardo Loredo for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2447262 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
DWI >.15
(presiding judge – Andrew Wright – jury trial)
October 30, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Renee Serrato for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1668557 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 4 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Melissa Morris – jury trial)
October 30, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Amanda Petroff for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1808195 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
(presiding judge – Brian Warren – jury trial) co-counsel Sara Davis
October 30, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Sara Davis for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1808195 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
(presiding judge – Brian Warren – jury trial) co-counsel Amanda Petroff
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)Trials consist of a jury selected or a court trial initiated.
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patrick Ruzzo for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1743917 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Fitzgerald Eze for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1757566 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
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 1772997 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
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 1732278 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Juan Guerra for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1742399 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1798477 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
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 1772597 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Peace Officer
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Michael Roman for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1805099 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Building
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Petruzzi for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1704844 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian LaVine for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1821537 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jed Silverman for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1727284 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brock White for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1708607 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft of Metals
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Shawn McDonald for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1787185 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: No Probable Cause
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gino Mesa for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1794762 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Alex Tijerina for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1798912 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cindy Bridges for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1803118 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary with Intent to Commit a Felony
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jay Cohen for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1794408 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Myron Davis for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1623906 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1757079 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1740499 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tara Long for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1778354 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
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 1803161 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Miroslava Mendiola for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1795885 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matthew Mateer for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1812593 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1776255 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $30K – $150K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 2463046 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
Unlawful Restraint
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 2465078 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 2434471 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Trespass
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jimmie Brown for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2463613 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dorian Johnson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2459928 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ricardo Loredo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2448565 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Evading Arrest
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Pham for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2450804 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sina Zadeh for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2456375 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Trinidad Zamora III for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2452034 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
Indecent Assault Using Seminal Fluid
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jill Hawkins for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2437158 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Deadly Conduct
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Andreea Ionescu for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2429227 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Monks for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2442471 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mark Rubal for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2439820 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jonathan Vela for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2293966 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Evading Arrest
Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion
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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