We had 14 LAWYERS complete 12 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 8 GUILTY VERDICTS, 3 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN-TRIAL PLEA. We also had 1 HUNG JURY. 5 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 37 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
May 9, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Public Defender Jane Vara for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1745070 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Vanessa Velasquez – jury trial) Note: Client was IN JAIL – Case was 2 years and 7 months old
May 9, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Leah Boyd for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2419581 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Boating While Intoxicated – Sentence: 13 Months Probation
Presiding judge – Alex Salgado – jury trial) Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 9 months old
May 9, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Bernie Villarreal Aguirre for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2467516 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) Note: Client was ON BOND – Case was 10 months old
May 8, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Devan Richardson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1780029 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault – Sentence: 7 Years Probation/$7,000 Fine/180 Days in Jail as Condition
Presiding judge – Lori Deangelo – jury trial) Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 10 months old
May 8, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Folu Ayoolusanya for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2365360 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
DWI 2nd – Sentence: 100 Days in Jail
Presiding judge – Juanita Jackson – jury trial) Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 2 years and 11 months old
May 8, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Diana Davila for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1818839 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon – Sentence: 4 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Colleen Gaido – jury trial) Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 1 year old
May 8, 2024 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutor Gordon McCormack (l-r) and Defense Attorneys Tucker Graves and Jennifer Jenkins in Cause Number 1804656 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge Kristin Guiney – jury trial)
Note: Client/Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 4 months old
May 7, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Public Defender Neal Whetstone for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2484286 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault
(presiding judge – Genesis Draper – jury trial) Note: Client was IN JAIL – Case was 7 months old
May 7, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsay Combs for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2484996 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI 2nd – Sentence: 2 Years Probation and 3 Days in Jail
Presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 5 months old
May 7, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Connor Lasater for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2495329 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Reckless Driving – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail
Presiding judge – Shannon Baldwin – jury trial) co-counsel Mateo Gonzalez Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 5 months old
May 7, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Mateo Gonzalez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2495329 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
Reckless Driving – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail
Presiding judge – Shannon Baldwin – jury trial) co-counsel Connor Lasater Note: Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 1 year and 5 months old
May 6, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Keaton Forcht for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1736295 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: Life in Prison
Presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 5 years and 1 month old
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May 6, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Kelly Marshall for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1670075 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 55 Years in Prison/$10,000 Fine
(presiding judge – Leslie Yates – jury trial) Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 4 years and 2 months old
May 3, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Casey Smith for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1778644 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Nikita Harmon – jury trial) co-counsel Katie Rogers Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 1 year and 9 months old
May 3, 2024 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Katie Rogers for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1778644 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Nikita Harmon – jury trial) co-counsel Casey Smith Note: Defendant was IN JAIL – Case was 1 year and 9 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.
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 Damon Parrish II for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1821141 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jennifer Carpenter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1817330 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Woodrow Dixon III for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1823001 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bianca Almaguer for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1806987 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dan Krieger for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1701663 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
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 1772075 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Gardner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1797954 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Diana Sims for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1695934 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft >$300K
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Gardner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1822512 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI with a Child <15
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1797962 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft of Service $30K -$150K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Troy Bollinger for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1774918 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mark Bennett for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1863765 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Securities Offense
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jerome Godinich for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1829594 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patty Segura for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1788760 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Steven Greenlee for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1810550 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Peace Officer
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chris Denuna for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1781745 out of the 488th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Aaron Saldana for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1819163 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to the Elderly
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
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 1790973 out of the 248th 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 Keeyli Alfaro for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1827464 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 Juan Aldape for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2497900 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Evading Arrest
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Steven Goins for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2467132 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of
Harassing Communication
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
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 2486547 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 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 2500324 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kate Ferrell for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2469943 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Theft $750 – $2500
Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tonya McLaughlin for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2462807 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Drew Darnell for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2454400 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 Kate Ferrell for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2444847 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Edward Casanova for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2457499 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Interference with an Emergency Request for Assistance
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 2477871 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
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 2463074 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 Defense Attorney Gerald Francis for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2471241 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Reckless Driving
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sanam Mirfattah for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2461035 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Guy Williams for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2474234 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 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 2471102 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 Andreea Ionescu for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2452441 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining 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 2471214 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Doug Murphy for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2459556 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
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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