We had 17 LAWYERS complete 10 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 9 GUILTY VERDICTS, 2 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN TRIAL DISMISSAL and 2 HUNG JURIES. 4 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 25 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
April 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Neha Mehtaji for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1750278 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Katlin Robinson
April 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Katlin Robinson for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1750278 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Neha Mehtaji
April 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Adolfo Vasquez for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1627076 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial)
April 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Dana Nazarova for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729334 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 3 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelia – jury trial) co-counsel Alyson Almaguer
April 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Alyson Almaguer for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729334 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 3 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelia – jury trial) co-counsel Dana Nazarova
April 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors James DaRe l-r), Wesley Stafford and Defense Attorney Joseph Ruiz in Cause Number 1740312 out of the 230th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
(presiding judge Chris Morton – jury trial)
April 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brennen Dunn for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Evidence Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 1721480 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial)
April 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Jamie Burro l-r), Jennifer Meriwether and Defense Attorneys Ed Chernoff and Feroz Merchant in Cause Number 1700211 out of the 185th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of
Capital Murder
(presiding judge Andy Beall – jury trial)
April 4, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Stacy Scofield for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1513777 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ramona Franklin – jury trial) co-counsel Keegan Childers
CLICK2HOUSTON – Bond tripled in death of father shot, killed at Houston tattoo parlor
April 4, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Keegan Childers for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1513777 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ramona Franklin – jury trial) co-counsel Stacy Scofield
CLICK2HOUSTON – Bond tripled in death of father shot, killed at Houston tattoo parlor
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Lisa Andrews for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1472057 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Alexis Bruegger
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Alexis Bruegger for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1472057 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Lisa Andrews
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Garrett Moore for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1601888 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 50 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Josh Hill – jury trial)
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Cameron Calligan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1742533 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison without Parole
(presiding judge – Denise Collins – jury trial) co-counsel Sean Kozar King
HOUSTON CHRONICLE -3 men charged with capital murder after reported drug deal goes bad in Spring
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sean Kozar King for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1742533 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison without Parole
(presiding judge – Denise Collins – jury trial) co-counsel Cameron Calligan
HOUSTON CHRONICLE -3 men charged with capital murder after reported drug deal goes bad in Spring
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Keaton Forcht for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1507264 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel Napolean Stewart
ABC13NEWS – Mother accused of killing crying 5-month-old daughter
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Napolean Stewart for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1507264 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel Keaton Forcht
ABC13NEWS – Mother accused of killing crying 5-month-old daughter
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1650480 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 55 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Edward Appelbaum
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Edward Appelbaum for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1650480 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 55 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Hazel Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Abraham Chopin
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Casey Little for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1615763 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Laurie Jackson
April 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Laurie Jackson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1615763 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo – jury trial) co-counsel Casey Little
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 Rahan Atia for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1804118 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patti Sedita for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1697083 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to a Child
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 1732623 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Equator Turner for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1801243 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Max Rabinovich for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1772638 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Pregnant Person
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bill Exley for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1716176 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dagnee McKinney for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1806627 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joe Wells for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1760154 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Tolu Nelms for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1807877 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mekisha Walker for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1803255 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
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 1662115 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Pham for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1764515 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sean McAlister for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1771770 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
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 1730438 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dan Simons for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1810879 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Banker for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2419390 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Fabio Amador for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2415603 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
Evading Arrest
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 2370093 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
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 2363356 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Johnson for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2407494 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Deadly Conduct
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kurt Hopke for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2381396 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neil Krugh for an excellent job earning a misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2365742 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
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 2421922 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Assault
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 2344206 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jamika Wester for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2406459 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
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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 David Fleischer County Criminal Court 5 – 9am-12p
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