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The “Rosster” of Courtroom Winners – Week Ending January 26, 2024

 

 

 

 

We had 23 LAWYERS complete 15 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.  The results were 10 GUILTY VERDICTS, 4 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN TRIAL PLEA  and 1 IN TRIAL DISMISSAL.   3 TRIALS are currently in progress.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 43 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

 

 

 

January 26, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Cynthia Henley for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1716638 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child

(presiding judge – Andy Beall –  jury trial) co-counsel Cory Roth

 

 

 

January 26, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Cory Roth for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1716638 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault of a Child

(presiding judge – Andy Beall –  jury trial) co-counsel Cynthia Henley

 

 

 

January 26, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Cheryl Brown for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1766663 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member – Choking

(presiding judge – Hilary Unger –  jury trial)

 

 

 

January 26, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Heather Axline for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1767163 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder –  Sentence:  35 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Robert Johnson –  jury trial) co-counsel Lindsey Pearson

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January 26, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsey Pearson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1767163 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder –  Sentence:  35 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Robert Johnson –  jury trial) co-counsel Heather Axline

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January 26, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Drew Darnell for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2456083 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of

DWI

(presiding judge – John Clinton –  jury trial)

 

 

 

January 26, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Blaise Jurisich for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2426536 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of

DWI  –  Sentence:  12 Months of Probation

(presiding judge – Kelley Andrews –  jury trial)

 

 

 

January 25, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Alexander Houthuijzen for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1713059 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Theft >$300K

(presiding judge – Mark Ellis –  jury trial) co-counsel Scott Chapman

 

 

 

January 25, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Scott Chapman for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1713059 out of the 337th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Theft >$300K

(presiding judge – Mark Ellis –  jury trial) co-counsel Alexander Houthuijzen

 

 

 

January 25, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Danielle Oxford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1738096 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child –  Sentence:  60 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Belinda Hill –  jury trial) co-counsel Rachel Barlow

 

 

 

January 25, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Rachel Barlow for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1738096 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child –  Sentence:  60 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Belinda Hill –  jury trial) co-counsel Danielle Oxford

 

 

 

January 24, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsey Tizzard for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2393465 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

DWI 2nd Offense –  Sentence:  15 Months of Probation

(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez –  jury trial)

 

 

 

January 24, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Sanchez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1696435 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child –  Sentence:  50 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Aaron Burdette –  jury trial) co-counsel Wesley Stafford

 

 

 

January 24, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Wesley Stafford for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1696435 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child –  Sentence:  50 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Aaron Burdette –  jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Sanchez

 

 

 

January 24, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Defense Attorney Kate Ferrell for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress) for your client in Cause Number 2329625 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of

DWI

(presiding judge – Juanita Jackson –  jury trial)

 

 

 

January 24, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Solomon Ha for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1821548 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

DWI with Child Passenger <15 years old –  Sentence:  15 Months State Jail

(presiding judge – Danny Lacayo –  jury trial)

 

 

 

January 23, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Marcus Wilson for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1833930 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Harassment of a Public Servant –  Sentence:  25 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Kat Thomas –  jury trial)

 

 

 

January 23, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Bryan Honeycutt for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1748428 – 1748429 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offenses of

Burglary with Intent to Commit a Felony and Aggravated Sexual Assault of Person >65 years old –  Sentence:  50 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Ana Martinez –  jury trial) co-counsel Alex Link

 

 

 

January 23, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Alex Link for earning Guilty Verdicts for the State of Texas in Cause Numbers 1748428 – 1748429 out of the 179th Criminal District Court for the offenses of

Burglary with Intent to Commit a Felony and Aggravated Sexual Assault of Person >65 years old –  Sentence:  50 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Ana Martinez –  jury trial) co-counsel Bryan Honeycutt

 

 

 

January 22, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Katie Rogers for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1848650 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder –  Sentence:  Life in Prison without Parole

(presiding judge – Denise Collins –  jury trial) co-counsel Megan Long

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January 22, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Megan Long for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1848650 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Capital Murder –  Sentence:  Life in Prison without Parole

(presiding judge – Denise Collins –  jury trial) co-counsel Katie Rogers

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January 22, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Simone Colson for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1783454 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence:  15 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell   jury trial) co-counsel Abraham Chopin

 

 

 

January 22, 2024 Show Me The Justice Congratulations to Prosecutor Abraham Chopin for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1783454 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child – Sentence:  15 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell   jury trial) co-counsel Simone Colson

 

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.

DEFENSE LEADERBOARD
Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts since February 2017

 

DEFENSE LEADERBOARD-FELONIES
Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony Verdicts since February 2017

 

PROSECUTOR LEADERBOARD
Leading Prosecutors for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts since February 2017

 

FELONY JUDGES LEADERBOARD
All Elected Felony Judges and their trial totals for 2024

 

MISDEMEANOR JUDGES LEADERBOARD
All Elected Misdemeanor Judges and their trial totals for 2024

 

VISITING JUDGES LEADERBOARD
Emergency Relief Docket Visiting Judges and their trial totals for 2024

 

LAWYERS VERDICTS
All Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys and Public Defenders Successful Verdicts since February 2017

 

JUDGES TRIALS
All Felony, Misdemeanor and Visiting Judges trials since February 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 1794332 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault on a Peace Officer

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Equator Turner for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1721899 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ryan Fremuth for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1765561 out of the 248th 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 David Breston for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1799091 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Reason for Dismissal:  Incomplete Lab Reports

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Jen Gaut for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1774515 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  By Request of the Complaining Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Rick Oliver for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1764007 out of the 176th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Reason for Dismissal:  Missing Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Augustin Pink for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1751529 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Missing Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Julio Vela for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1779748 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony

Reason for Dismissal:  By Request of the Complaining Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brett Podolsky for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1759026 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jolanda Jones for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1709807 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Evading Arrest with a Vehicle

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

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 1677484 out of the 182nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Sexual Assault

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian LaVine for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1829491 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  By Request of the Complaining Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Trevor Sharon for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1786519 out of the 482nd 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 Paul Schiffer for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1732189 out of the 488th 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 Carlos Rodriguez for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1769355 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Solicitation of Prostitution

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Russell Neumann for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1803545 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neil Krugh for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1733622 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Burglary of a Habitation

Reason for Dismissal:  Missing Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Craig Hughes for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1783436 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jonathan Frank for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1775755 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Money Services Act Violation

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

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 1797670 out of the 177th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Burglary of a Habitation

Reason for Dismissal:  By Request of the Complaining Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lisa Andrews for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1716580 out of the 176th 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 Anna Eady for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2470346 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Joe Wells for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2457903 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of

Prostitution

Reason for Dismissal:  Completed Pretrial Diversion

 

 

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 2427766 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of

DWI

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brian Overstreet for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2456939 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Todd Hinds for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2459839 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 Brandon Bibby for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2465001 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of

Violating a Protective Order

Reason for Dismissal:  To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brandon Bibby for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2463056 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of

Interference with the Duties of a Public Servant

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brandon Bibby for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2453668 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of

Terroristic Threat

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

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 2463075 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of

DWI 2nd

Reason for Dismissal:  Completed Pretrial Diversion

 

 

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 2386658 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 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 2468338 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 Tim Adams for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2460561 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Completed Pretrial Diversion

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jayson Booth for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2476544 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of

Game Room Violation

Reason for Dismissal:  Completed Pretrial Diversion

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Monks for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2467851 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of

Assault

Reason for Dismissal:  Completed Pretrial Diversion

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney JaPaula Kemp for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2475416 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

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 2469622 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

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 2469745 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lenzi Sheible for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2482100 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 Chabli Hall for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2455224 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

Terroristic Threat

Reason for Dismissal:  By Request of the Complaining Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chisom Onyenezi for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2458217 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

Assault

Reason for Dismissal:  To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Shane Sanders for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2309221 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 10 for the offense of

Cruelty to Animals

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brock White for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2467874 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 3 for the offense of

Violation of a Protective Order

Reason for Dismissal:  To Be Used in Punishment on Another Charge

ALL 1,512 ATTORNEY DISMISSALS FROM LAST WEEK

 

 

 

 

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