We had 19 LAWYERS complete 11 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 6 GUILTY VERDICTS, 2 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN-TRIAL DISMISSAL, and 2 IN-TRIAL PLEAS. 0 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 46 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
February 10, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Sean Darvishi for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2405560 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) co-counsels Manny Guerra and Audris Ponce
February 10, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Manny Guerra for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2405560 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) co-counsels Sean Darvishi and Audris Ponce
February 10, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Audris Ponce for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2405560 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial) co-counsels Sean Darvishi and Manny Guerra
February 10, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Kaylee Veltri for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1753220 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony – Sentence: 10 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Hilary Unger – jury trial) co-counsel Rodrigo Escobar
February 10, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Rodrigo Escobar for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1753220 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony – Sentence: 10 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Hilary Unger – jury trial) co-counsel Kaylee Veltri
February 9, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Winston Griner for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1734706 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Sentence: 20 Years in Prison and a $10,000 Fine
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial)
February 9, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Francisco Fernandez for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2357589 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
(presiding judge – Darrell Jordan – jury trial)
February 8, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Rick Detoto for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Evidence Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2405628 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI
(presiding judge – John Clinton – jury trial)
February 8, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Michael Hanover for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1799164 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 12 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Sean Nanovic
February 8, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sean Nanovic for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1799164 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 12 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Michael Hanover
February 8, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Connor Lasater for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1692242 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Edward Appelbaum
February 8, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Edward Appelbaum for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1692242 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Connor Lasater
February 8, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Carlos Aguayo for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1719430 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Robbery – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Marc Brown – jury trial) co-counsel Jonathan Ortiz
February 8, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jonathan Ortiz for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1719430 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Robbery – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Marc Brown – jury trial) co-counsel Carlos Aguayo
February 7, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Josh Raygor for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1660494 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 60 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Dana Nazarova
February 7, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Dana Nazarova for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1660494 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 60 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Josh Raygor
February 7, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Blue McCreary for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1684238 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault – Sentence: 6 Months Deferred Probation
(presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel John Hyde
February 7, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor John Hyde for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1684238 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault – Sentence: 6 Months Deferred Probation
(presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Blue McCreary
February 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Laurie Jackson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1718114 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault against a Public Servant – Sentence: 35Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Brian Warren – jury trial)
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations are NOT 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 5+ 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)
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joseph Gutheinz for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1695960 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Earl Musick for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1722625 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joel Salazar for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1723175 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Robert McAllister for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1667413 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Equator Turner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1702234 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tom Abbate for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1785450 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft of Service $2500 – $30K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kimberly McTorry for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1757044 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jose Cantu Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1741409 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Casey Keirnan for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1776970 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carlos Rodriguez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1671682 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Retaliation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jorge Cantu for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1677293 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joseph Gagliardi for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1678623 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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 1659171 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jill Lansden for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1723827 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary of a Habitation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chanae Davis for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1723648 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dennis Smith for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1623283 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sylvia Escobedo for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1674087 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Trenton Sims for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1730869 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ronnie Yeates for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1778009 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyrone Moncriffe for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1699940 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mandy Miller for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1700197 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
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 1549082 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Annie Marion for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1750810 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Philip Campa for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1652828 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Child Abandonment
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Peter Justin for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1745939 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Stephanie Martin for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1719759 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $30K – $150K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mario Santos for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1709539 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $30K – $150K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Erik Nelson for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1648375 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $150K – $300K
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Aaron White for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1748671 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Intoxicated Assault with a Vehicle – Serious Bodily Injury
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jim Butler for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2384016 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Cammack III for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2357745 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Shreya Gulamali for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2414098 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2216119 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Wayne Hill for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2414076 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
Boating While Intoxicated
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Daniel Krause for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2406335 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jonathan Paull for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2415811 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eric Clay for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2398777 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chabli Hall for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2396258 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Assault
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gianpaolo Macerola for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2416803 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
Evading Arrest
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Armen Merjanian for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2400922 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patrick Ngwolo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2398210 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2356441 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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 2401113 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kelly Benavides for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2397097 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Juan Aguirre for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2403499 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Terroristic Threat
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Yoon Le for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2398229 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault
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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.
Judge Raul Rodriguez County Criminal Court 13 – 9am-12p
Judge Darrell Jordan County Criminal Court 16 – 9am-12p
Judge David Fleischer County Criminal Court 5 – 9am-12p
Judge Genesis Draper County Criminal Court 12 – 11am-1p
Judge Kelley Andrews County Criminal Court 6 – 9am-12p
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What does CHAT GPT think? (Artificial Intelligence)
ChatGPT’s Answer: Whether a defendant blows or gives blood for a DWI test is a decision that can impact the defense, but there is no clear “better” option.
Breath tests are less invasive and quicker to administer, but they can be less reliable than blood tests. Blood tests provide a more accurate measure of a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC), but they are more invasive and can be challenged in court on the basis of how the sample was collected and stored.
Ultimately, the choice of testing method will depend on the specific circumstances of the case and the advice of the defendant’s legal counsel.
ChatGPT’s Answer: The best strategy for the defense in a murder trial will depend on the facts and circumstances of the case. However, some common strategies for the defense in a murder trial include:
- Challenging the prosecution’s evidence: The defense may question the credibility of witnesses and the validity of any physical or scientific evidence presented by the prosecution.
- Presenting an alibi: If the defendant has a credible alibi, this can be presented to the jury as evidence that the defendant was not at the scene of the crime at the time it was committed.
- Arguing self-defense: If the defendant acted in self-defense, this can be a viable defense strategy.
- Attacking the motive: If the prosecution has presented a motive for the crime, the defense may challenge the credibility of this motive and present evidence to support alternative motives.
- Raising reasonable doubt: The defense may present evidence or arguments that create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors about the defendant’s guilt.
It is important to note that a successful defense strategy will depend on the specific facts of the case and the skills of the defense attorney.
Generally, defendants charged with serious violent crimes such as murder, sexual assault, or armed robbery may be more likely to be held in jail prior to trial. Similarly, defendants with a history of failing to appear for court appearances, a record of violent behavior, or a history of interfering with witnesses or evidence may also be considered a flight risk or danger to the community and be held in jail.
The determination of whether a defendant should be held in jail prior to trial is typically made by a judge during a bail hearing, where the judge considers the evidence and arguments presented by the prosecution and defense.
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