The “Rosster” of Courtroom Winners – Week Ending July 21, 2023

 

We had 20 LAWYERS complete 13 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.  The results were 4 GUILTY VERDICTS, 5 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 2 IN-TRIAL PLEAS, and 2 MISTRIALS.  4 TRIALS  are currently in progress.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 32 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

 

 

 

Lindsey Bondurant

 

 

 

July 21, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsey Bondurant for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1706045 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Manslaughter – Sentence:  30 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Denise Collins –  jury trial) co-counsel Kimberly Garcia

CITY OF HOUSTON

Kim Garcia

 

 

 

July 21, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Kimberly Garcia for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1706045 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Manslaughter – Sentence:  30 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Denise Collins –  jury trial) co-counsel Lindsey Bondurant

CITY OF HOUSTON

Murray Newman

 

 

 

July 20, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Murray Newman  for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1684728 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Cheryl Chapell

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Cheryl Chapell

 

 

 

July 20, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Cheryl Chapell  for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1684728 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell – jury trial) co-counsel Murray Newman

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Jamie Burro

 

 

 

July 19, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Jamie Burro for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1799146 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison without Parole

(presiding judge – Hazel Jones –  jury trial) co-counsel Adam Brodrick

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July 19, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Adam Brodrick for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1799146 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison without Parole

(presiding judge – Hazel Jones –  jury trial) co-counsel Adam Brodrick

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Wendy Baker

 

 

 

July 19, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Wendy Baker for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1696637 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Mark Thering

CITY OF HOUSTON

 

 

 

July 19, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Mark Thering for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1696637 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Wendy Baker

CITY OF HOUSTON

Brooklyn Morris

 

 

 

July 19, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Brooklyn Morris for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1767670 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member – Sentence:   2 Years Deferred Probation

(presiding judge – Kat Thomas –  court trial)

Chandler Raine

 

 

 

July 19, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Chandler Raine for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1715487 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison

(presiding judge – DaSean Jones –  jury trial) co-counsel Rachel Guffy

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Rachel Guffy

 

 

 

July 19, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Rachel Guffy for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1715487 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison

(presiding judge – DaSean Jones –  jury trial) co-counsel Chandler Raine

HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Darian Hannah

 

 

 

July 19, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Darian Hannah for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2400529 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

Assault – Sentence:   1 Year Probation

(presiding judge –  Alex Salgado –  jury trial)

Kyle Sampson

 

 

 

July 18, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Kyle Sampson for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1826573 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Burglary of a Habitation

(presiding judge – Colleen Gaido – jury trial)

Chris Self

 

 

 

July 18, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Public Defender Chris Self for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1690478 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child

(presiding judge – Reagan Clark – jury trial) co-counsels Jeremy Habash and Laisha Harris

 

 

 

July 18, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Public Defender Jeremy Habash for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1690478 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child

(presiding judge – Reagan Clark – jury trial) co-counsels Chris Self and Laisha Harris

 

 

 

July 18, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Public Defender Laisha Harris for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1690478 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child

(presiding judge – Reagan Clark – jury trial) co-counsels Chris Self and Jeremy Habash

John Paul Cedillo

 

 

 

July 17, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2414574 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

Assault

(presiding judge – Alex Salgado – jury trial) co-counsel Taylor Thames

 

 

 

July 17, 2023Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Taylor Thames for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2414574 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

Assault

(presiding judge – Alex Salgado – jury trial) co-counsel John Paul Cedillo

Brett Batchelor

 

 

 

July 17, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Brett Batchelor for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1722813 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:  Life in Prison

(presiding judge – Kelli Johnson –  jury trial) co-counsel Elizabeth Liberman

CITY OF HOUSTON

Elizabeth Liberman

 

 

 

July 17, 2023 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Elizabeth Liberman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1722813 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder – Sentence:   Life in Prison

(presiding judge – Kelli Johnson –  jury trial) co-counsel Brett Batchelor

CITY OF HOUSTON

 

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)

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Samuel Cammack III

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Cammack III for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1764261 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Request of the Complaining Witness

Cheryl Brown

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cheryl Brown for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1752910 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Hans Nielsen

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Hans Nielsen for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1635568 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

Reason for Dismissal:  Missing Witness

Samuel Milledge III

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Milledge II for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1778499 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Felon in Possession of a Weapon

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Mike Trent

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Trent for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1791458 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Injury to a Child

Reason for Dismissal:  Missing Witness

Akilah Bacy

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Akilah Bacy for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1820828 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Criminal Mischief $2500 – $30K

Reason for Dismissal:  Missing Witness

Robert Williams II

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Robert Williams II for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1773654 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Enrique Ramirez

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Enrique Ramirez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1774176 out of the 178th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault on a Pregnant Person

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Joaquin Jimenez

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joaquin Jimenez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1796357 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Felon in Possession of a Weapon

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Teresa Lakho

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Teresa Lakho for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1757520 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Woodrow Dixon

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Woodrow Dixon for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1721959 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

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 1784389 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Bianca Almaguer

 

 

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 1743577out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Request of Complaining Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Patrick Ngwolo for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1810562  out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

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 1789428  out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Lab Results

Percy Singleton

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Percy Singleton for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1763204 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

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 1803433 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Reason for Dismissal:  Request of Complaining Witness

Ericon Garza

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eric Garza for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1755756  out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Theft $2500 – $30K

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Antonio Benavides

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Antonio Benavides for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1780453  out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Ericon Garza

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eric Garza for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2453451 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of

Terroristic Threat

Reason for Dismissal:  To Be Used in Punishment on another case

Jon Jaworski

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jon Jaworski for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2403145 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 Kate Ferrell for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2405657 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

DWI

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Carolyn Okorafor

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carolyn Okorafor for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2421128 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

Indecent Assault

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Dionne Press

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dionne Press for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2368395 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of

Violation of a Protective Order

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Ty Washington

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ty Washington for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2428300 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Completed Pretrial Diversion

Sina Zadeh

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sina Zadeh for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2409518 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon

Reason for Dismissal:  To Be Used as Punishment in Another Case

Sherman Hatton

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sherman Hatton for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2464260 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of

Terroristic Threat

Reason for Dismissal:  By Request of Complaining Witness

Terrance Jewett

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Terrance Jewett for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2381805 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of

Assault

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Craig Stephen Stewart

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Craig Stewart for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2331037 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

DWI – 2nd Offense >.15

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Curtis Barton

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Curtis Barton for an excellent job earning a  trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2460138 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of

Terroristic Threat

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

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 2421829 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

Terroristic Threat

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neil Krugh for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2416174 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Pretrial Diversion Completed

Nathaniel Munier

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Nathaniel Munier for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2433489 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of

Assault

Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness

Maverick Ray

 

 

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 2434577 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

ALL 1,447 ATTORNEY DISMISSALS FROM LAST WEEK

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