Harris County Murder Trial Statistics Since 2017

Note: The following murder sentencing statistics were derived from my “ALL LAWYERS VERDICTS SINCE 2017” spreadsheet which included ALL the murder trials since 2017. I looked up each case number on the District Clerk’s website and entered the sentence onto the below downloadable spreadsheet. I gave a score of 100 years for a life sentence and 0 for probation. Statistics good from February 1, 2017 through June 14, 2026.

Harris County murder trial statistics from ShowMeTheJustice.com showing results from 389 murder trials since 2017. The average murder sentence after conviction is 51.7 years with a median sentence of 45 years. Of the 389 trials, prosecutors obtained 327 guilty verdicts (84.1%) while defendants were acquitted in 62 cases (15.9%). The chart also breaks down guilty verdicts by sentence ranges, including life sentences.

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389 HARRIS COUNTY MURDER JURY TRIALS SINCE 2017

Harris County Murder Trial Statistics (2017-Present)

Since 2017, ShowMeTheJustice.com has monitored every completed Harris County murder jury trial to provide attorneys, judges, journalists, researchers, students, and the public with accurate courtroom statistics.

This report analyzes:

Murder jury trial outcomes
Conviction and acquittal rates
Average prison sentences
Median prison sentences
Life sentence frequency
Sentencing distribution following guilty verdicts

As of June 14, 2026, prosecutors have obtained 327 guilty verdicts (84.1%), while juries have returned 62 not guilty verdicts (15.9%).

The average sentence following a murder conviction is 51.7 years, while the median sentence is 45 years, illustrating the significant prison terms typically imposed after conviction.

Did You Know?
Nearly 1 out of every 6 Harris County murder jury trials since 2017 has resulted in a Not Guilty verdict.

Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for Harris County criminal jury trial results, prosecutor and defense attorney leaderboards, judge statistics, verdict trends, courtroom news, and comprehensive criminal courthouse analytics.

179 HARRIS COUNTY CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD JURY TRIALS SINCE 2017

Note: The following continuous sexual abuse of a child sentencing statistics were derived from my “ALL LAWYERS VERDICTS SINCE 2017” spreadsheet which included ALL the continuous sexual abuse of a child trials since 2017. I looked up each case number on the District Clerk’s website and entered the sentence onto the below spreadsheet. I gave a score of 100 years for a life sentence and 0 for probation. Statistics good from February 1, 2017 through June 14, 2026.

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Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Trial Statistics

ShowMeTheJustice.com has tracked 179 Harris County jury trials involving the offense of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child since 2017.

As of June 14, 2026, juries have returned:

149 Guilty Verdicts (83.3%)
30 Not Guilty Verdicts (16.7%)

Among those convicted:

Average sentence: 48 years
Median sentence: 39 years
53.0% received sentences between 26 and 50 years
26.1% received sentences of 51 to 100 years
20.9% received sentences of 25 years or less

These statistics provide a historical overview of jury verdicts and sentencing trends for one of the most serious felony offenses prosecuted in Harris County.

Did You Know?
More than 8 out of every 10 Harris County juries have returned guilty verdicts in Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child jury trials since 2017.

HARRIS COUNTY CHILD SEX OFFENSE JURY TRIAL STATISTICS
Since 2017

Note: The following child sex case sentencing statistics were derived from my “ALL LAWYERS VERDICTS SINCE 2017” spreadsheet which included ALL the child sex case trials since 2017. I looked up each case number on the District Clerk’s website and entered the sentence onto the below spreadsheet. I gave a score of 100 years for a life sentence and 0 for probation. Statistics good from February 1, 2017 through June 14, 2026.

Harris County child sex offense jury trial statistics comparing four felony offenses since 2017: Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Sexual Assault of a Child, and Indecency with a Child. The chart compares average prison sentences, median sentences, acquittal rates, and total jury trials for each offense.

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Harris County Child Sex Offense Jury Trial Statistics Since 2017

This report compares sentencing trends and jury verdicts for four major child sex offenses prosecuted in Harris County, including conviction rates, acquittal rates, average prison sentences, median prison sentences, and the number of completed jury trials.

Comparing Jury Trial Outcomes in Child Sex Offense Cases

Since 2017, ShowMeTheJustice.com has tracked hundreds of Harris County jury trials involving child sex offenses. This report compares four of the most frequently prosecuted offenses:

Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Sexual Assault of a Child
Indecency with a Child

The statistics illustrate how jury verdicts and sentencing outcomes vary depending on the charged offense.

Among the offenses analyzed:

Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child resulted in the longest average prison sentence (59.2 years) and the lowest acquittal rate (13.3%).
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child produced an average sentence of 39.7 years with acquittals in 21.1% of jury trials.
Sexual Assault of a Child averaged 24.7 years with a 29% acquittal rate.
Indecency with a Child averaged 19.1 years, with acquittals occurring in 32.7% of jury trials.

These statistics provide a historical comparison of jury verdicts and sentencing patterns using publicly available Harris County court records.

Did You Know?
As the severity of the charged offense increases, average prison sentences generally become longer while acquittal rates decrease. In this data set, Super Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child has both the highest average sentence and the lowest percentage of not guilty verdicts.

The comparison demonstrates how average sentences and acquittal rates differ among the major child sex offenses prosecuted in Harris County, based on completed jury trials since 2017.

HARRIS COUNTY JURY TRIAL RESULTS BY OFFENSE (2017–2026)

Note: The following jury trial verdicts were derived from my “ALL LAWYERS VERDICTS SINCE 2017” spreadsheet which included ALL the trials since 2017. Statistics good from February 1, 2017 through June 14, 2026.

Harris County criminal jury trial conviction rates by offense since 2017. The chart compares guilty and not guilty verdict percentages for DWI, Assault Family Member, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Capital Murder, Assault, Sexual Assault, and Injury to a Child using hundreds of completed Harris County jury trials tracked by ShowMeTheJustice.com.

Harris County Criminal Jury Trial Results by Offense Since 2017

This report compares conviction rates and acquittal rates across several frequently tried criminal offenses in Harris County, using completed jury trials tracked since 2017.

Harris County Jury Trial Conviction Rates by Offense

Since 2017, ShowMeTheJustice.com has compiled jury verdict statistics from hundreds of Harris County criminal jury trials to compare conviction and acquittal rates across a variety of felony and misdemeanor offenses.

This report includes jury trial results for:

DWI
Assault Family Member
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Robbery
Capital Murder
Assault
Sexual Assault
Injury to a Child

The statistics demonstrate that conviction rates vary considerably depending on the offense charged. For example, Capital Murder has the highest conviction rate in this report at 95.2%, while Assault and Assault Family Member cases resulted in acquittals more often than convictions during the period studied.

These statistics are compiled from publicly available Harris County court records and are updated as additional jury trials conclude.

Key Highlights

Capital Murder: 95.2% guilty verdicts
Aggravated Robbery: 84.4% guilty verdicts
DWI: 61.4% guilty verdicts
Sexual Assault: 59.7% guilty verdicts
Aggravated Assault: 59.9% guilty verdicts
Injury to a Child: 53.6% guilty verdicts
Assault Family Member: 59.7% not guilty verdicts
Assault: 65.7% not guilty verdicts

Did You Know?
Conviction rates vary significantly by offense. In this data set, Capital Murder produced the highest percentage of guilty verdicts, while Assault and Assault Family Member cases resulted in acquittals more frequently than convictions.

How to Read This Chart:
These percentages represent jury trial outcomes only and do not include cases resolved by plea agreement, dismissal, deferred adjudication, or other dispositions. The statistics reflect completed Harris County jury trials tracked by ShowMeTheJustice.com since 2017.

Who Represents Criminal Defendants in Harris County?

Harris County criminal defense representation statistics showing the percentage of criminal defendants represented by appointed attorneys, managed assigned counsel (MAC) attorneys, privately retained attorneys, and public defenders. Data reflects Harris County criminal case filings as of June 7, 2026, based on the Harris County District Clerk's public dataset.

Harris County Criminal Defense Representation Statistics (2026)

This report illustrates how criminal defendants in Harris County are represented, comparing privately retained counsel with appointed attorneys, managed assigned counsel (MAC), and the Public Defender’s Office using publicly available case filing data.

Who Represents Criminal Defendants in Harris County?

Using publicly available data from the Harris County District Clerk’s Office, ShowMeTheJustice.com analyzed criminal case filings to determine how defendants are represented in Harris County courts.

As of June 7, 2026, the distribution is:

Appointed Attorneys: 32.8%
Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC): 23.5%
Privately Retained Attorneys: 26.5%
Public Defender’s Office: 17.2%

Combined, approximately 74% of criminal defendants are represented by publicly funded legal counsel, while 26.5% retain private attorneys.

These statistics provide a snapshot of how criminal defense representation is distributed throughout the Harris County criminal justice system.

Did You Know?
Nearly three out of every four criminal defendants in Harris County receive representation funded through public resources, including court-appointed attorneys, the Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) program, or the Public Defender’s Office.

About the Data
These statistics are based on publicly available criminal case filing information provided by the Harris County District Clerk’s Office. Percentages reflect the type of legal representation associated with criminal defendants at the time of data collection and provide a snapshot of defense representation across the Harris County criminal court system.

Note: These percentages reflect representation in criminal case filings and should not be interpreted as trial rates, conviction rates, or attorney performance.