We had 15 LAWYERS complete 9 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 7 GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 NOT GUILTY VERDICT and 1 IN TRIAL DISMISSAL. 2 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 30 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
October 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Sepi Zimmer for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1747382 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Pavel Petrov
October 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Pavel Petrov for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1747382 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Nata Cornelio – jury trial) co-counsel Sepi Zimmer
October 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ashley Yi for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1633537 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Rehaman Merchant
October 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Rehaman Merchant for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1633537 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Ana Martinez – jury trial) co-counsel Ashley Yi
October 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Napolean Stewart for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1626845 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Jacob Salinas
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October 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jacob Salinas for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1626845 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Beverly Armstrong – jury trial) co-counsel Napolean Stewart
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October 5, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Public Defender Hannah Herzog for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2427032 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Resisting Arrest
(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez – jury trial)
October 4, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Steven Belt for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1746354 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 10 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Simone Colson
October 4, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Simone Colson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1746354 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 10 Years Probation
(presiding judge – Chris Morton – jury trial) co-counsel Steven Belt
October 4, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Nevin Day for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1792626 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member – Sentence: 11 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Kristin Guiney – jury trial)
October 4, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jennifer McCoy for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1764015 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Colleen Gaido – jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Sanchez
October 4, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Sanchez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1764015 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Colleen Gaido – jury trial) co-counsel Jennifer McCoy
October 4, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Kyle Sampson for earning an In Trial Dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1765773 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
(presiding judge – Terry Flenniken – jury trial) co-counsel Pro Se Defendant
October 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1650088 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 13 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Leslie Yates – jury trial) co-counsel Tiernee Jones
October 3, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Tieranee Jones for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1650088 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: 13 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Leslie Yates – jury trial) co-counsel Abraham Chopin
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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October 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorneys Beth Exley and Abbie Russell for earning Habeas Corpus Relief for your client in Cause Number 1822734 out of the 178th Criminal District Court.
The defendant was charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in 2019 and the case was dismissed on a trial setting in 2020 for Missing Witness. This Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child was used a basis for a Motion to Adjudicate Guilt on a prior Aggravated Assault Family Member Deferred. The Motion to Adjudicate hearing was held in 2020 and the judge found NO allegations to be true – including the Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. The same Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child was REFILED in 2022 and the defendant re-arrested. On September 28, 2023 judge decided that the REFILED case should be dismissed based on collateral estoppel since she found the allegations to be untrue in the Motion to Adjudicate hearing.
(presiding judge – Kelli Johnson)
October 6, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Scott Siscoe for earning a dismissal of charges for your client from the Court of Criminal Appeals in Cause Number 1730702 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault by a Public Servant
Reason for Dismissal: Case filed beyond the Statute of Limitations
Court of Criminal Appeals PD-0690-22
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mario Madrid for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1701659 out of the 174th 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 Mike Monks for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1761038 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
DWI – 3rd Offense
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Michael Roman for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1811453 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Adam Muldrow for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1761050 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Felon in Possession of a Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cheryl Irvin for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1675451 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kyle Sampson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1728308 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyrone Moncriffe for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1713751 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Myron Davis for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1723718 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1771591 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kyle Sampson for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1786854 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Violence Against the Family
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mekisha Walker for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1826211 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: No Billed by the Grand Jury using Grand Jury Packet
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Christopher Sharkey for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1790439 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Stacy Sederis for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1780752 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to a Child
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Letitia Quinones for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1488990 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Capital Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney George Tennant Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1721571 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1726799 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Injury to a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1733338 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Dustan Neyland for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1578340 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Frank Morfin for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1751841 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Indecency with a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1750542 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ed Chernoff for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1578339 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Syed Imam for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2429488 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Andreea Ionsecu for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2435194 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Trinidad Zamora III for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2305795 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
DWI
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Antonio Benavides for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2459760 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcus Fleming for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2442429 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 2449485 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Harassing Communication
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
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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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