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We had 23 LAWYERS complete 14 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 11 GUILTY VERDICTS, 2 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN TRIAL DISMISSAL and 1 IN TRIAL PLEA. 4 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 36 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
March 22, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Figliuzzi for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1773149 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 55 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Erandy Marquez
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 1 year and 5 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 22, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Erandy Marquez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1773149 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 55 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Figliuzzi
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 1 year and 5 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 22, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Becky Marshall for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1715091 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Ashlea Sheridan
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 3 years old
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TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 22, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ashlea Sheridan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1715091 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Becky Marshall
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 3 years old
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 21, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Brianna Perry for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1812859 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member – Sentence: 10 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Eleanor Gilbert
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 1 year old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.02
March 21, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Eleanor Gilbert for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1812859 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member – Sentence: 10 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Brianna Perry
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 1 year old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.02
March 21, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Folu Ayo-Olusanya for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2481673 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
DWI 2nd Offense – Sentence: 18 Months Probation and 3 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Juanita Jackson – jury trial) co-counsel Ambrish Amaranathan
Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 5 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 49.04
March 21, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ambrish Amaranathan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2481673 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
DWI 2nd Offense – Sentence: 18 Months Probation and 3 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Juanita Jackson – jury trial) co-counsel Folu Ayo-Olusanya
Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 5 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 49.04
March 20, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Michael Simons for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1749854 out of the 488th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Matthew Peneguy – court trial) co-counsel Anthony Esparza
Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 2 years and 4 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 20, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Anthony Esparza for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1749854 out of the 488th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Matthew Peneguy – court trial) co-counsel Michael Simons
Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 2 years and 4 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 20, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Blaise Jurisich for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 2450648 – 2450649 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offenses of
Assault Family Member and Terroristic Threat – Sentence: 1 Year Probation
(presiding judge – Toria Finch – jury trial) co-counsel Lindsay Combs
Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 and CHAPTER 22.07
March 20, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsay Combs for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 2450648 – 2450649 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offenses of
Assault Family Member and Terroristic Threat – Sentence: 1 Year Probation
(presiding judge – Toria Finch – jury trial) co-counsel Blaise Jurisich
Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 and CHAPTER 22.07
March 19, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Craig Hughes for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1792171 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – Jeannine Barr – jury trial)
Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 4 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01
March 19, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Paul Morgan for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2480604 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault
(presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial)
Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 5 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01
March 19, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jeffrey O’Neal for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2460060 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Assault Family Member – Sentence: 9 Months Probation
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial)
Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 10 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01
March 19, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brett Podolsky for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1597831 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
(presiding judge – Mark Ellis – jury trial) co-counsel Matthew Sharp
Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 5 years and 7 months old
March 19, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Matthew Sharp for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1597831 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
(presiding judge – Mark Ellis – jury trial) co-counsel Brett Podolsky
Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 5 years and 7 months old
March 19, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Laurie Jackson for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1805732 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance – Sentence: 20 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial)
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 1 year old
TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE – CHAPTER 481.112
March 18, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sepi Zimmer for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1549218 – 1548048 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 90 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Denise Bradley – jury trial) co-counsel Bryan Honeycutt
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 6 years and 10 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 18, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Bryan Honeycutt for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1549218 – 1548048 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 90 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Denise Bradley – jury trial) co-counsel Sepi Zimmer
Note: Defendant was IN CUSTODY – Case was 6 years and 10 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 18, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Alyson Almaguer for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1768028 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder with Sudden Passion – Sentence: 3 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Jonathan Ortiz
Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 10 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 18, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jonathan Ortiz for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1768028 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder with Sudden Passion – Sentence: 3 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Alyson Almaguer
Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 10 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
March 14, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Devan Richardson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2429949 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Assault Family Member – Sentence: 1 Year Probation
(presiding judge – Tonya Jones – jury trial)
Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 5 months old
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01
March 19, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Michael Turner for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 22DCR0356 out of the 344th Criminal District Court in Chambers County for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – Randy McDonald – jury trial)
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations may NOT be 100% accurate and should not be relied upon as authoritative information.
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chris Downey for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1620751 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 21.02
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Breston for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1788656 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 21.11
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rick Oliver for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1805972 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Retaliation
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 36.06
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Herman Martinez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1819119 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 31.07
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 1700057 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 71.02
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Asha Reddi for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1763980 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.011
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Paul Morgan for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1790857 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 481
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Beatrice Gonzales for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1820627 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ty Brock for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1812053 out of the 488th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.011
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Murray Newman for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1783435 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
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 1789896 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.02
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kevin Wright for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1819944 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Endangering a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.041
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Roberts for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1786066 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.02
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brett Podolsky for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1716549 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 21.11
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Peyton Peebles for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1671960 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 21.11
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Eric Davis for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1736009 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Larry Williams for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1811735 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to the Disabled
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.04
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joe Wells for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1766295 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault on a Security Officer
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Monique Sparks for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1471575 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jimmy Ortiz Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1723906 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 19.02
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Brodsky for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1812696 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 46.04
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Byron O’Neal for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2488508 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 49.04
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Johari Burnette for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2428200 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 30.04
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcus Fleming for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2482018 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ericon Garza for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2457459 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of Assault Family Member Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Sarah Mueller for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2415796 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of Assault Family Member Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neil Krugh for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2469466 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of Assault Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bryan Garris for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2431140 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of Assault Family Member Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 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 2458365 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of Assault Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Asha Reddi for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2392934 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of Assault Family Member Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cory Roth for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2442302 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of Theft $750 – $2500 Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 31.03 Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Reginaldo Villalon for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2487886 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of Assault Family Member Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 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 2372965 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of DWI Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 49.04 Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Coby Dubose for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2459218 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of Assault Family Member Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 22.01 Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Coby Dubose for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2268685 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of DWI Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 49.04 Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Enrique Ramirez for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2436046 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of DWI Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence TEXAS PENAL CODE – CHAPTER 49.04
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.
If you get a chance, watch “Cold Justice” – now in it’s seventh season – on the Oxygen station
It features Kelly Siegler – former Harris County Prosecutor and mother to current Assistant District Attorney Kelsey Siegler. The show also includes behind the scene work and cameo appearance by Houston Defense Attorney Murray Newman. Excellent work by Kelly and staff solving “cold” criminal cases.
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