The “Rosster” of Criminal Courtroom Winners – Week Ending May 3, 2024

We had 23 LAWYERS complete 15 TRIALS this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.  The results were 7 GUILTY VERDICTS, 5 NOT GUILTY VERDICTS, 1 IN-TRIAL DISMISSAL, 1 IN-TRIAL PLEA and 1 HUNG JURY.   4 TRIALS are currently in progress.

Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 34 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!

 

 

Andrew Sanchez

 

 

 

May 3, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Andrew Sanchez for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729166 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

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

(presiding judge –  Kat Thomas –  jury trial) co-counsel Sarah Dimas  Note:  Defendant was ON BOND –  Case was 2 years and 10 months old

Sarah Dimas

 

 

 

May 3, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Sarah Dimas for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1729166 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

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

(presiding judge –  Kat Thomas –  jury trial) co-counsel Andrew Sanchez  Note:  Defendant was ON BOND –  Case was 2 years and 10 months old

Morgan Kline

 

 

 

May 3, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Morgan Kline for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1858663 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon  –  Sentence:  25 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Andy Beall –  jury trial)   Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 2 years and 7 months old

 

 

 

 

May 2, 2024Show Me The Justice acknowledges the hard work and dedication from Prosecutors Bethany Belisle (l-r) Ammonie Daniels and Defense Attorneys George Powell and Ruben Restrepo Jr. in Cause Number 1703559 out of the 248th Criminal District Court which resulted in a Hung Jury for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge Hilary Unger – jury trial)

Note:  Client/Defendant was IN JAIL – Case is 3 years 4 months old

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Missy Wheeler

 

 

 

May 2, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Missy Hoffman for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1769799 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery  –  Sentence:  45 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Brian Warren –  jury trial) co-counsel Steven Harris  Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 2 years

Steven Harris

 

 

 

May 2, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor Steven Harris for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1769799 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery  –  Sentence:  45 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Brian Warren –  jury trial) co-counsel Missy Hoffman  Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 2 years

 

 

 

May 1, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Ted Doebbler for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1769668 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Felon in Possession of a Weapon

(presiding judge –  Brian Warren –  jury trial)  Note:  Client was IN JAIL –  Case was 2 years old

Craig Stephen Stewart

 

 

 

May 1, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Craig Stewart for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2465437 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

DWI >.15

(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez –  jury trial) co-counsel Randy Yates  Note:  Client was ON BOND – Case was 5 months old

Randy Yates

 

 

 

May 1, 2024 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Defense Attorney Randy Yates for earning an In Trial Dismissal (after a successful Motion to Suppress Hearing) for your client in Cause Number 2465437 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

DWI >.15

(presiding judge – Erika Ramirez –  jury trial) co-counsel Craig Stewart  Note:  Client was ON BOND – Case was 5 months old

Aliyah Miller

 

 

 

May 1, 2024 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Aliyah Miller for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2487081 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of

Indecent Assault  –  Sentence:  300 Days in Jail

(presiding judge –  Andrew Wright –  jury trial)  co-counsel Kaitlin Hopkins Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 5 months old

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Kaitlin Hopkins

 

 

 

May 1, 2024 Show Me The Justice         Congratulations to Prosecutor Kaitlin Hopkins for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 2487081 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of

Indecent Assault  –  Sentence:  300 Days in Jail

(presiding judge –  Andrew Wright –  jury trial)  co-counsel Aliyah Miller Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 5 months old

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May 1, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Defense Attorney Michael Pham for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1843477 out of the 488th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Evading Arrest with a Vehicle

(presiding judge –  Matthew Peneguy –  jury trial)  Note:  Client was ON BOND –  Case was 6 months old

John Hyde

 

 

 

May 1, 2024 Show Me The Justice        Congratulations to Prosecutor John Hyde for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1813575 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery  –  Sentence:  6 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Chris Morton –  jury trial)  Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 1 year and 1 month old

Megan Elliot Long

 

 

 

April 30, 2024 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Megan Long for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1798784 out of the 338th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder  –  Sentence:  35 Years in Prison

(presiding judge –  Vanessa Velasquez –  jury trial)  Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 1 year and 5 months old

Lindsey Bondurant

 

 

 

April 30, 2024 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Lindsey Bondurant for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1775726 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder  –  Sentence:  45 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell –  jury trial) co-counsel Rashonda Shaw Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 1 year and 10 months old

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Rashonda Shaw

 

 

 

April 30, 2024 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Prosecutor Rashonda Shaw for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1775726 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder  –  Sentence:  45 Years in Prison

(presiding judge – Te’iva Bell –  jury trial) co-counsel Lindsey Bondurant Note:  Defendant was IN JAIL –  Case was 1 year and 10 months old

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Antonio Benavides

 

 

 

April 30, 2024 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Defense Attorney Antonio Benavides for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2496471 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

(presiding judge – John Clinton –  jury trial)  Note:  Client was ON BOND –  Case was 3 months old

Russell Neumann

 

 

 

April 30, 2024 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Defense Attorney Russell Neumann for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 2466008 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

(presiding judge – Belinda Hill –  jury trial)  Note:  Client was ON BOND –  Case was 10 months old

Jayelle Lozoya

 

 

 

April 30, 2024 Show Me The Justice   Congratulations to Prosecutor Jayelle Lozoya for earning an In Trial Plea for the State of Texas in Cause Number 1677404 out of the 262nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

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

(presiding judge –  Lori Chambers Gray –  jury trial) Note:  Defendant was ON BOND – Case was 4 years old

Brett Podolsky

 

 

 

April 29, 2024 Show Me The Justice       Congratulations to Defense Attorney Brett Podolsky for earning a Not Guilty Verdict for your client in Cause Number 1689231 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder

(presiding judge – Veronica Nelson –  jury trial)  Note:  Client was IN JAIL –  Case was 3 years and 7 months old

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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
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DEFENSE LEADERBOARD-FELONIES
Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony Verdicts since February 2017
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PROSECUTOR LEADERBOARD
Leading Prosecutors for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts since February 2017
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FELONY JUDGES LEADERBOARD
All Elected Felony Judges and their trial totals for 2024
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MISDEMEANOR JUDGES LEADERBOARD
All Elected Misdemeanor Judges and their trial totals for 2024
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VISITING JUDGES LEADERBOARD
Emergency Relief Docket Visiting Judges and their trial totals for 2024
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LAWYERS VERDICTS
All Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys and Public Defenders Successful Verdicts since February 2017
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JUDGES TRIALS
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Sara Smitherman

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Public Defender Sara Smitherman for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1702448 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Murder  

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Eddrea McKnight

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Eddrea McKnight for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1821473 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Wilvin Carter

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Wilvin Carter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1838064 out of the 185th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

   Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Penny Wymyczak White

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Penny Wymyczak White for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1701031 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Indecency with a Child

Reason for Dismissal: By Request of the Complaining Witness

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marjorie Muniz for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1817464 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Mark Morasch

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mark Morasch for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1805900 out of the 486th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Kristina Daily

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kristina Daily for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1827475 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

Reason for Dismissal:  Missing Witness

Kathryn Bates

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kathryn Kahle for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1828298 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Theft <$2500 With Prior Theft Convictions

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Kyle Sampson

 

 

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 1778315 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Marcus Fleming

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcus Fleming for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1821656 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of

Retaliation

Reason for Dismissal:  By Request of the Complaining Witness

Ryan Patrick

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ryan Patrick for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1806579 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Jimmy Ortiz

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jimmy Ortiz Jr. for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1637044 out of the 232nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Robbery

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Marcos Adrogue

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcos Adrogue for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1778156 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Aggravated Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Troy Locklear for an excellent job earning a felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1825368 out of the 351st Criminal District Court for the offense of

Felon in Possession of a Weapon

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 1826148 out of the 482nd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Assault on a Peace Officer

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Wilvin Carter

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Wilvin Carter for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1829856 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of

Burglary with the Intent to Commit a Felony

Reason for Dismissal:  By Request of the Complaining Witness

Kevin Stryker

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kevin Stryker for an excellent job earning a trial setting felony dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1770215 out of the 182nd 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 JaPaula Kemp for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2482344 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 Mario Santos for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2480193 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of

DWI

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Chisom Onyenezi

 

 

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 2479519 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence

Jason Yancey

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Yancey for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2481211 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

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

Danny Werlinger

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Danny Werlinger for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2478978 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Frederick Kelly

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Frederick Kelly for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2481070 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 7 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

  Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence

David Breston

 

 

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 2474599 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 11 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Jason Yancey

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jason Yancey for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2482764 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal: Insufficient Evidence

Jonathan Vela

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jonathan Vela for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2489673 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Antonio Benavides

 

 

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 2481965 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

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

Roland Mosher

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Roland Mosher for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2386296 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of

Assault

Reason for Dismissal:  Completed Pretrial Diversion

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Michael Pham for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2470719 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 12 for the offense of

Deadly Conduct

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Norwood Richardson

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Norwood Richardson for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2485154 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 1 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Coby Dubose

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Coby Dubose for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2483637 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 13 for the offense of

Terroristic Threat

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

Marcos Adrogue

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcos Adrogue for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2482294 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 Jacob Vela for an excellent job earning a trial setting misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2468648 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 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 2477887 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:   Insufficient Evidence

Mark Metzger

 

 

Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney and Warrior Mark Metzger for an excellent job earning a  misdemeanor dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2478742 out of County Criminal Court at Law Number 8 for the offense of

Assault Family Member

Reason for Dismissal:  Insufficient Evidence

ALL 1,422 ATTORNEY DISMISSALS FROM LAST WEEK

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COURT REPORTERS AND THEIR TRIAL TIPS

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.

RETAINED CASES
Are you curious if the RETAINED cases are dwindling at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse?  Here is the breakdown of retained cases (defendant paying a lawyer out of his own pocket), cases that are appointed (defendant receiving a free lawyer appointed by the judge and paid for by the county), cases that are appointed in the misdemeanor courts through the MAC system (defendant receiving a free lawyer selected by the Managed Assigned Counsel Program and paid for by the county) and cases that are appointed to the defense attorneys who work in the Public Defender’s Office. (Information derived from District Clerk’s website > Public Datasets > CrimFilingsWithFutureSettings)

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