We had 11 LAWYERS complete 8 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 2 GUILTY VERDICTS, 5 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN-TRIAL DISMISSAL and 1 HUNG JURY..
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 35 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
August 2, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Ron Johnson for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1686508 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 4 years old
August 2, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Michael Simons for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1797811 out of the 488th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 10 Years Probation
Presiding judge – Christi Kennedy – jury trial) co-counsel Kim Arcuri Note: Def was IN CUSTODY – Case was 1 year and 8 months old
August 2, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Kim Arcuri for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1797811 out of the 488th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 10 Years Probation
Presiding judge – Christi Kennedy – jury trial) co-counsel Michael Simons Note: Def was IN CUSTODY – Case was 1 year and 8 months old
August 2, 2024 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Lauren Watson (l-r) Sean Kozar King and Defense Attorneys Drew Darnell and Ryan Fremuth in Cause Number 1786944 out of the 208th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
(presiding judge Jim Anderson – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 11 months old
July 31, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Patrick Ngwolo for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2491401 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Racing on Highway
(presiding judge – Andrew Wright – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 7 months old
July 31, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Mateo Gonzalez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1744781 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Intoxicated Manslaughter with a Vehicle – Sentence: 10 Years Probation and 150 Days in Jail as Condition
Presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – jury trial) co-counsel Taylor Carter Note: Def was ON BOND – Case was 2 years and 1 month old
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July 31, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Taylor Carter for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1744781 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Intoxicated Manslaughter with a Vehicle – Sentence: 10 Years Probation and 150 Days in Jail as a Condition
Presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – jury trial) co-counsel Mateo Gonzalez Note: Def was ON BOND – Case was 2 years and 1 month old
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July 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Kurt Agomuo for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1794064 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – Kristin Guiney – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 9 months old
July 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Drew Darnell for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2468505 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial) co-counsel Edward Casanova Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 1 year old
July 30, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Edward Casanova for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2468505 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial) co-counsel Drew Darnell Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 1 year old
July 29, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Equator Turner for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2489273 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 8 months old
July 29, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Elissa McBroom for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2502888 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
DWI 2nd Offense
(presiding judge – Mike Fields – jury trial) Note: Client was IN CUSTODY – Case was 4 months old
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 Ben Pearce for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1810305 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dan Richardson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1845496 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1770340 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Forgery
Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Monks for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1777880 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $150K – $300K
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 1797826 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $30K – $150K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Chris Henderson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1819384 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Keeyli Alfaro for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1815159 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Pregnant Person
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kurt Agomuo for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1794065 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kate Welch for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1734242 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carolyn Okorafor for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1777502 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Paul Morgan for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1812325 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matt Deluca for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2504684 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rachel Reingold Wisener for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2487284 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Theft $100 – $750
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Anna Eady for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2495933 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lara Autrey for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2494387 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 Public Defender Matthew Woodard for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2487680 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 Roland Mosher for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2479419 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 Charles Johnson Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2487370 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 Alisa Woodward for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2491223 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 Thomas Greene for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2489820 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Priscilla Tran for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2491678 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michelle Beck for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2483887 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matt Deluca for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2491577 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Violation of a Protective Order
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Matt Deluca for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2452702 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 2488325 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Bukky Oyewuwo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2434525 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ivy Cuellar for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2495682 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 Justin Harris for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2481545 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 2485511 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Criminal Mischief $100 – $750
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joaquina Rodriguez for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2475173 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Discharging a Weapon in a Metro Area
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carl Pruett for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2479575 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
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 2501076 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 Brett Landriault for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2488423 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 2478168 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joe Johnson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2462979 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
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