The “Rosster” of Courtroom Winners – Week Ending June 30, 2023

 

We had 24 LAWYERS complete 16 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.  The results were 12 GUILTY VERDICTS, 5 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS and 1 MISTRIAL.  3 TRIALS  are currently in progress.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 26 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

 

 

Billy Morian III

 

 

 

June 30, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Billy Morian for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1666318 – 1666319 – 1666320 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence:   35 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Randy Roll – jury trial) co-counsel Helen Le

Helen Le

 

 

 

June 30, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Helen Le for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1666318 – 1666319 – 1666320 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence:   35 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Randy Roll – jury trial) co-counsel Billy Morian

Maverick Ray

 

 

 

June 30, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Maverick Ray for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1762810 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Felon in Possession of a Weapon

(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial)

Becky Marshall

 

 

 

June 30, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Becky Marshall for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:   50 Years in Prison

co-counsel Ashlea Sheridan

 

 

 

June 30, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Ashlea Sheridan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:   50 Years in Prison

co-counsel Becky Marshall

Brian Burns

 

 

 

June 29, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brian Burns for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1552005 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Edward William Barnett

 

 

 

June 29, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Edward William Barnett for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1552005 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Brian Burns

Wesley Stafford

 

 

 

June 29, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Wesley Stafford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1374819 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child – Sentence:   5 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – jury trial)

Bethany Belisle

 

 

 

June 29, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Bethany Belisle for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1733280 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery – Sentence:   30 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Figliuzzi

Andrew Figliuzzi

 

 

 

June 29, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Figliuzzi for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1733280 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery – Sentence:   30 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Belinda Hill – jury trial) co-counsel Bethany Belisle

 

 

 

June 28, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney John LaGrappe for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1708140 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child

(presiding judge – Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel Abigail Anastasio

 

 

 

June 28, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Abigail Anastasio for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1708140 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child

(presiding judge – Robert Johnson – jury trial) co-counsel John LaGrappe

Mike Haddad

 

 

 

June 28, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Mike Haddad for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2340874 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

DWI  2nd >.15 – Sentence:  2 Years Probation

(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez – court trial)

Stephany Mgbadigha

 

 

 

June 28, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Stephany Mgbadigha for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2412928 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of

DWI – Sentence:  1 Year Probation

(presiding judge – Toria Finch – jury trial)

Kelly Marshall

 

 

 

June 28, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Kelly Marshall for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1728177 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Sexual Assault – Sentence:  10 Years Probation

(presiding judge – Nikita Harmon – jury trial)

Lisa Andrews Alpe

 

 

 

June 27, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Lisa Andrews for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1632438 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Danny Werlinger

Danny Werlinger

 

 

 

June 27, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Danny Werlinger for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1632438 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Lisa Andrews

Brett Batchelor

 

 

 

June 27, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Brett Batchelor for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1629898 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  40 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Elizabeth Liberman

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Elizabeth Liberman

 

 

 

June 27, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Elizabeth Liberman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1629898 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  40 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Jim Anderson – jury trial) co-counsel Brett Batchelor

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Darian Hannah

 

 

 

June 27, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Darian Hannah for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2407853 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of

Theft $750 – $2500 – Sentence:  3 Days in Jail

(presiding judge – Darrell Jordan – jury trial)

 

 

 

June 26, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Abigail Anastasio for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1589969 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Joe Wells

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Joe Wells

 

 

 

June 26, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Joe Wells for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1589969 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Abigail Anastasio

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James DaRe

 

 

 

June 26, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor James DaRe for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1688657 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Criminally Negligent Homicide – Sentence:   5 Years in Prison Probated for 7 Years

(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Stepheny DeSilva

Stepheny Desilva

 

 

 

June 26, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Stepheny DeSilva for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1688657 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Criminally Negligent Homicide – Sentence:   5 Years in Prison Probated for 7 Years

(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel James DaRe

 

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)

DEFENSE LEADERBOARD
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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 1755011 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

Austen Hobbs

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Austen Hobbs for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1781560 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Theft $2500 – $30K

Samuel Gardner

 

 

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 1761483 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Chanae Davis

 

 

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 1729640 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Sylvia Escobedo

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sylvia Escobedo for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1534150 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child

Charles Johnson

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Johnson Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1758019 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Brennen Dunn

 

 

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 1766016 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Sexual Assault

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Damaris Betancourt for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1812637 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault

Bryan Savoy

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bryan Savoy for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1702343 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

Rudy Duarte

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rudy Duarte for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1746803 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder

Paria Rafiee

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Paria Rafiee for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1664042 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child

Mike Monks

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Monks for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1762233 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault

Johnell Williams

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Johnell Williams for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1802400 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Will Vaughn

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Will Vaughn for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1647670  out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child

Grant Scheiner

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Grant Scheiner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1647670  out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child

Thomas Martin

 

 

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 1667671 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Jed Silverman

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jed Silverman for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2441375 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of

Violating a Protective Order

Carson Joachim

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carson Joachim for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2440699 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of

Violating a Protective Order

Michelle Leitner

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michelle Leitner for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2444315 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of

Violating a Protective Order

Tyler Flood

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2424174 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of

DWI

Ruben Cartwright

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ruben Cartwright for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2432450 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of

Violating a Protective Order

Hannah Herzog

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Hannah Herzog for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2438207 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

Violating a Protective Order

Samuel Milledge III

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Milledge II for an excellent job earning a  trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2438900 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of

Violating a Protective Order

Sanam Mirfattah

 

 

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 2413289 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Joseph Kelly

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joseph Kelly for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2425832 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Ruben Restrepo Jr.

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ruben Restrepo Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2400469 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of

Terroristic Threat

John Paul Cedillo

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2416038 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

Assault

ALL 1,302 ATTORNEY DISMISSALS FROM LAST WEEK

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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.

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