We had 8 LAWYERS complete 5 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 3 GUILTY VERDICTS, 0 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN-TRIAL DISMISSAL and 1 IN-TRIAL PLEA. 3 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 38 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
May 24, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Dylan Larsen for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1706895 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 20 Years in Prison
Presiding judge – Denise Collins – court trial) co-counsel Gina Gilmore Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 3 years and 4 months old
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May 24, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Gina Gilmore for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1706895 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 20 Years in Prison
Presiding judge – Denise Collins – court trial) co-counsel Dylan Larsen Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 3 years and 4 months old
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May 22, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Renee Serrato for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1681409 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 5 Years in Prison
Presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Peter Basilious Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 3 years and 9 months old
May 22, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Peter Basilious for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1681409 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 5 Years in Prison
Presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Renee Serrato Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 3 years and 9 months old
May 22, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ryan Maun for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2485021 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of
DWI – Sentence: 180 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Raul Rodriguez – jury trial)
Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 7 months old
May 21, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Greg Houlton for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Evidence) for your client in Cause Number 2412818 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez – jury trial)
Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 2 years old
May 21, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Dana Nazarova for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1748455 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
Presiding judge – Vanessa Velasquez – court trial) co-counsel Helen Le Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 2 years and 7 months old
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May 21, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Helen Le for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1748455 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 35 Years in Prison
Presiding judge – Vanessa Velasquez – court trial) co-counsel Dana Nazarova Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 2 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.
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Yancey for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1813387 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Martina Longoria for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1827137 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $2500 – $30K
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Julio Vela for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1725077 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1762413 out of the 482nd 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 Crystal Harrell for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1827520 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Spence Graham for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1766132 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 Brennen Dunn for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1623960 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1818229 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Emily Detoto for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1850790 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Shannon Davis for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1853795 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1825554 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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 1787558 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Franklyn Bynum for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1839459 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft of Catalytic Converter <$30K
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 1857476 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Retaliation
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1769091 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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 1787626 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Fabio Amador for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1785161 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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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 1806913 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft of Service $2500 – $30K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Beth Exley for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1785174 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neal Davis III for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1785174 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Doug Loper for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1857466 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Spence Graham for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1857466 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alain Jayoma for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2489524 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Herman Martinez for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2469989 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Audley Heath for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2477266 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Lizet Islas for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2498655 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Failure to Identify
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Leticia Longmiles for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2471876 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Medlin for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2372552 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI 2nd
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matthew Mendez for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2418857 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Crystal Okorafor for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2479306 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Failure to Identify
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mauricio Vazquez for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2489229 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Henry Nguyen for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2453159 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Harassing Communication
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
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 2422738 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matt Perez for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2489658 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 James Pons for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2476185 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Allen Woodward for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2449784 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Cruelty to Animals
Reason for Dismissal: No Probable Cause
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jolissa Jones for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2458751 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Reason for Dismissal: Incomplete Labs
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gerald Francis for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2443640 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Theft $100 – $750
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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