We had 20 LAWYERS complete 12 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results were 10 GUILTY VERDICTS, 2 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS and 1 IN TRIAL PLEA. 7 TRIALS are currently in progress.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 31 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
October 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Truitt Rosane for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1743288 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 12 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Marie Defretin
October 27, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Marie Defretin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1743288 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery – Sentence: 12 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Truitt Rosane
October 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Mitchell Sanchez for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1700529 – 1700530 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Aggravated Robbery and Evading Arrest with a Vehicle – Sentence: 70 Years in Prison and a $10,000 Fine
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial) co-counsel Kenley Rowe
October 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Kenley Rowe for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1700529 – 1700530 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offenses of
Aggravated Robbery and Evading Arrest with a Vehicle – Sentence: 70 Years in Prison and a $10,000 Fine
(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson – jury trial) co-counsel Mitchell Sanchez
October 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1757968 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Reagan Clark – jury trial) co-counsel Tim Goodwin
October 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Tim Goodwin for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1757968 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child – Sentence: 30 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Reagan Clark – jury trial) co-counsel Abraham Chopin
October 26, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brock White for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2446565 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 the offense of
DWI – 2nd Offense
(presiding judge – Paula Goodhart – jury trial)
October 25, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Eleanor Gilbert for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2442189 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Indecent Assault – Sentence: 18 Months Probation
(presiding judge – Toria Finch – jury trial) second chair Christopher Sackett
October 25, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Christopher Sackett for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2442189 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Indecent Assault – Sentence: 18 Months Probation
(presiding judge – Toria Finch – jury trial) first chair Eleanor Gilbert
October 25, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Connor Lasater for earning In Trial Pleas for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1837471 – 1837472 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault – Sentence: 5 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Grayson Berdofe
October 25, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Grayson Berdofe for earning In Trial Pleas for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1837471 – 1837472 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault – Sentence: 5 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – DaSean Jones – jury trial) co-counsel Connor Lasater
October 25, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Wendle Smith for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1742532 out of the 184th Criminal District Court the offense of
Robbery
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Myron Davis
October 25, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Myron Davis for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1742532 out of the 184th Criminal District Court the offense of
Robbery
(presiding judge – Kat Thomas – jury trial) co-counsel Wendle Smith
October 25, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Mitchell Williams for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2358324 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault – Sentence: 3 Days in Jail
(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez – jury trial)
October 25, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Ambrish Amaranathan for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2441078 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine – Sentence: 2 Years Probation
(presiding judge – David Fleischer – jury trial)
October 23, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Aliyah Miller for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1750046 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Failure to Comply as a Sexual Offender – Sentence: 2 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Frank Aguilar – court trial)
October 23, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Jayelle Lozoya for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1746973 – 1746975 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Rachel Barlow
October 23, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Rachel Barlow for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1746973 – 1746975 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence: Life in Prison
(presiding judge – Lori Chambers Gray – jury trial) co-counsel Jayelle Lozoya
October 23, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Maroun Koutani for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1718477 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Brittney Symons
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October 23, 2023 – Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Brittney Symons for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1718477 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Murder – Sentence: 15 Years in Prison
(presiding judge – Andy Beall – jury trial) co-counsel Maroun Koutani
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
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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Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Gary Polland for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1733714 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jennifer Carpenter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1782454 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Herman Martinez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1792198 out of the 180th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Criminal Mischief $2500 – $30K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jennifer Carpenter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1755751 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Samuel Beale for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1784540 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault on a Security Officer
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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 1792644 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $2500 – $30K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Todd Dupont for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1738782 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Carolyn Okorafor for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1816785 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
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 1733956 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
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 1775104 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Fraudulent Use of IDs
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Larry Williams II for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1792424 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Jorge Garcia for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1744105 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Herman Martinez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1784997 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Theft $2500 – $30K
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Driver for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1785515 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Robbery
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney D’Angelo Lowe for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1760523 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marc Carter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1686963 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Criminal Negligent Homicide
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cory Roth for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1781169 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Charles Banker III for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1622320 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Completed Pretrial Diversion
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Edwards for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1702816 out of the 337th 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 Riddhi Desai for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2422618 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Justin Harris for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2442267 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of
Assault
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Mercer for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2439576 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jolissa Jones for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2467973 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 Asha Reddi for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2457277 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Justin Keiter for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2447664 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
DWI – 2nd
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Breston for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2453898 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney George Graves for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2441912 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Darla McBride for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2455570 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marc Metze for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2442769 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Missing Witness
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney David Rushing for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2443766 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 14 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marco Sapien for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2415980 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of
Assault Family Member
Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence
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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.
4th Court of Appeals – ISSUE: Does the sight and smell of marijuana in a vehicle give rise to probable cause to search even though it could be legal hemp? READ OPINION
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