We had 23 LAWYERS complete 15 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 7 GUILTY VERDICTS, 5 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN-TRIAL DISMISSAL, 1 IN-TRIAL PLEA and 1 HUNG JURY. 4 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 34 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
May 3, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Sanchez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729166 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Sarah Dimas Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 2 years and 10 months old
May 3, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sarah Dimas for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729166 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Sanchez Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 2 years and 10 months old
May 3, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Morgan Kline for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1858663 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 25 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 2 years and 7 months old
May 2, 2024 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Bethany Belisle (l-r) Ammonie Daniels and Defense Attorneys George Powell and Ruben Restrepo Jr. in Cause Number 1703559 out of the 248th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge Hilary Unger – jury trial)
Note: Client/Defendant was IN JAIL – Case is 3 years 4 months old
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May 2, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Missy Hoffman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1769799 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 45 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Brian Warren – jury trial) co-counsel Steven Harris Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 2 years
May 2, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Steven Harris for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1769799 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 45 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Brian Warren – jury trial) co-counsel Missy Hoffman Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 2 years
May 1, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Ted Doebbler for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1769668 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Brian Warren – jury trial) Note: Client was IN JAIL – Case was 2 years old
May 1, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Craig Stewart for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2465437 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI >.15
(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez – jury trial) co-counsel Randy Yates Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 5 months old
May 1, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Randy Yates for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2465437 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI >.15
(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez – jury trial) co-counsel Craig Stewart Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 5 months old
May 1, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Aliyah Miller for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2487081 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Indecent Assault – Sentence: 300 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Andrew Wright – jury trial) co-counsel Kaitlin Hopkins Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 5 months old
May 1, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Kaitlin Hopkins for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2487081 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Indecent Assault – Sentence: 300 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Andrew Wright – jury trial) co-counsel Aliyah Miller Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 5 months old
May 1, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Michael Pham for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1843477 out of the 488th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
(presiding judge – Matthew Peneguy – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 6 months old
May 1, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor John Hyde for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1813575 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 6 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Chris Morton – jury trial) Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 1 year and 1 month old
April 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Megan Long for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1798784 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Vanessa Velasquez – jury trial) Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 1 year and 5 months old
April 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsey Bondurant for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1775726 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 45 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Rashonda Shaw Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 1 year and 10 months old
April 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Rashonda Shaw for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1775726 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 45 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Lindsey Bondurant Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 1 year and 10 months old
April 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Antonio Benavides for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2496471 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 3 months old
April 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Russell Neumann for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2466008 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 10 months old
April 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jayelle Lozoya for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1677404 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 4 years old
April 29, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brett Podolsky for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1689231 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial) Note: Client was IN JAIL – Case was 3 years and 7 months old
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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.
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Sara Smitherman for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1702448 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eddrea McKnight for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1821473 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Wilvin Carter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1838064 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Penny Wymyczak White for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1701031 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marjorie Muniz for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1817464 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mark Morasch for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1805900 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kristina Daily for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1827475 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kathryn Kahle for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1828298 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft <$2500 With Prior Theft Convictions
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kyle Sampson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1778315 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 Marcus Fleming for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1821656 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Retaliation
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ryan Patrick for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1806579 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1637044 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1778156 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Troy Locklear for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1825368 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1826148 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Peace Officer
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Wilvin Carter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1829856 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kevin Stryker for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1770215 out of the 182nd 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 JaPaula Kemp for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2482344 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mario Santos for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2480193 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chisom Onyenezi for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2479519 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Yancey for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2481211 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
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Danny Werlinger for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2478978 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Frederick Kelly for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2481070 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 David Breston for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2474599 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 Jason Yancey for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2482764 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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 2489673 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Antonio Benavides for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2481965 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
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 2386296 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion
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 2470719 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Deadly Conduct
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Norwood Richardson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2485154 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 2483637 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcos Adrogue for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2482294 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jacob Vela for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2468648 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Darla McBride for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2477887 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney and Warrior Mark Metzger for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2478742 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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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.
Are you curious if the RETAINED cases are dwindling at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse? Here is the breakdown of retained cases (defendant paying a lawyer out of his own pocket), cases that are appointed (defendant receiving a free lawyer appointed by the judge and paid for by the county), cases that are appointed in the misdemeanor courts through the MAC system (defendant receiving a free lawyer selected by the Managed Assigned Counsel Program and paid for by the county) and cases that are appointed to the defense attorneys who work in the Public Defender’s Office. (Information derived from District Clerk’s website > Public Datasets > CrimFilingsWithFutureSettings)
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