We had – 8- lawyers complete – 6- trials this week at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. The results: -5- Guilty Verdicts, -0- Not Guilty Verdicts, -0- In-Trial Dismissals, -1- In-Trial Plea and -1- Hung Jury/Mistrials.
Congratulations to the trial winners and to the 45 Lawyers below who won their case with a dismissal of charges!
This week’s Harris County criminal jury trial results include guilty verdicts, not guilty verdicts, and other trial outcomes from courts throughout the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. ShowMeTheJustice.com updates these trial results weekly as part of its ongoing coverage of criminal justice in Houston, Texas.
Congratulations to Prosecutor Keegan Childers for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Sentence: Life in Prison
(judge Dan Simons presiding – 496th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1794606) co-counsel Samantha Barnhart
Congratulations to Prosecutor Samantha Barnhart for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Sentence: Life in Prison
(judge Dan Simons presiding – 496th Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1794606) co-counsel Keegan Childers
Congratulations to Prosecutor Katelyn Prescott for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.
Assault
Sentence: 210 Days in Jail
(judge Tonya Jones presiding – CCL15 – jury trial – Cause #2575755)
Congratulations to Prosecutor Shantia Shah for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.
DWI >.15
Sentence: To Be Determined
(judge David Fleischer presiding – CCL5 – jury trial – Cause #2585617)
Congratulations to Prosecutor Cameron Adams for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.
DWI 2nd
Sentence: 12 Months Probation
(visiting judge Natalie Fleming presiding – CCL2 – jury trial – Cause #2598582)
Congratulations to Prosecutor Grayson Berdofe for earning a Guilty Verdict for the State of Texas.
Aggravated Assault Family Member
Sentence: 40 Years in Prison
(judge Lance Long presiding – 183rd Criminal District Court – jury trial – Cause #1958844)
Congratulations to Prosecutor Dylan Larsen for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas.
Indecency with a Child
Sentence: 5 Years Deferred Probation
(visiting judge Jim Anderson presiding – 232nd – jury trial – Cause Number 1682249) co-counsel Elizabeth Russell
Congratulations to Prosecutor Elizabeth Russell for earning an In-Trial Plea for the State of Texas.
Indecency with a Child
Sentence: 5 Years Deferred Probation
(visiting judge Jim Anderson presiding – 232nd – jury trial – Cause Number 1682249) co-counsel Dylan Larsen
ShowMeTheJustice.com is the leading independent source for Harris County criminal trial statistics, jury verdicts, attorney leaderboards, judicial activity, trial-setting dismissals, sentencing data, and courthouse news. Our database tracks thousands of criminal jury trials and continues to grow with weekly updates from the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.
Note: This scoreboard may not be 100% accurate as I could have missed some mistrials that occurred at the early stages of the trial or a quick court trial that lasted a couple of hours….. but it is close to 100%.
Search and compare Harris County criminal trial results for prosecutors and defense attorneys from 2017 to the present. This easy-to-read spreadsheet tracks guilty and not guilty verdicts from Harris County criminal courts and allows users to quickly review individual attorney trial records and courtroom results. Find prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers by name and compare their reported jury and judge trial outcomes compiled by ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Search Harris County felony and misdemeanor criminal court trial and verdict results by judge from 2019 to the present. This easy-to-read spreadsheet tracks guilty and not guilty verdicts in criminal cases and allows users to compare trial outcomes before individual Harris County criminal court judges. Search judges by name and review their reported jury and judge trial results compiled by ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Show Me The Justice congratulates Defense Attorney Will Vaughn for earning 10 “Not Guilty” Verdicts since 2017
Will is tied for NUMBER 19 on the “Rosster” of TRIAL LAWYERS WITH THE MOST WINS SINCE 2017
Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts since February 2017 – OVER 2,000 PRACTICING DEFENSE ATTORNEYS at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse (stats taken from above spreadsheet)
Note: The following spreadsheets, standings, charts, graphs and compilations may NOT be 100% accurate and should not be relied upon as authoritative information.
Weekly Harris County Trial-Setting Dismissals
ShowMeTheJustice.com recognizes the following Harris County criminal defense attorneys who obtained trial-setting dismissals this week. A trial-setting dismissal occurs when a criminal case is dismissed before jury selection, often after negotiations, further investigation, or other developments leading to dismissal of the charges.
This week’s GOLD STAR winning lawyers are: Tucker Graves, Neal Davis, Jon Stephenson, Brock White, Jimmy Ortiz Jr., Tom Abbate and MacKenzie Watson.
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alicia Mpande for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1950111 out of the 339th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tucker Graves for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1882482 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Neal Davis for earning a non trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1886586 out of the 208th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Khalil Saman for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2598762 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 6 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Steven Goins for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2601522 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
INDECENT ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chabli Alexander for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2603179 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lindsay Lopez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2607136 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 09 for the offense of
TERRORISTIC THREAT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Kevin Acevedo Carlson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2591334 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI 2nd
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2594754 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney John Paul Cedillo for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2604220 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Josh Stephens for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2597909 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 16 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jon Stephenson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1778650 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sintia Solis for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1926265 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the criminal offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ricardo Perraza for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1908073 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
BURGLARY of a Habitation
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Mike Haddad for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1943609 out of the 183rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bryant Daniels for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1926038 out of the 174th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Todd Bennett for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1911151 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tyler Flood for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2599139 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 01 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Marcus Esther for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2592255 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
TERRORISTIC THREAT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alli Cannon for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2586516 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bryan Garris for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2564897 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jordan Schuck for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2606056 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Lindneshia Hudson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2590398 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 5 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brock White for earning a non trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1933362 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney April Lopez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1950505 out of the 487th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney MacKenzie Watson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1940593 out of the 497th Criminal District Court for the offense of
CONTINUOUS Sexual Abuse of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Doug Steinman for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2578507 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
TAMPERING with a Government Record
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Chantrisse Howard for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2568409 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Alli Cannon for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2601941 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 2 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Martin Flores for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2605258 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
FAILURE TO STOP and Give Information
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Roger Tavira for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2605259 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 9 for the offense of
FAILURE TO STOP and Give Information
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sameeha Vaid for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2608981 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Sameeha Vaid for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2605139 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
ASSAULT
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Bryant Daniels for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1933526 out of the 248th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Larry Douglas for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1949199 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the criminal offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Hans Nielson for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1948326 out of the 184th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED Robbery
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Steven Harris for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1922847 out of the 209th Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tom Abbate for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1941083 out of the 228th Criminal District Court for the offense of
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Cole Leonard for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2580477 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF $750 – $2500
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Andrew Salinas for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2598417 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Enrique Ramirez for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2618452 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 4 for the offense of
INDECENT EXPOSURE
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Erik Locascio for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2595468 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI >.15
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Ruben Restrepo Jr. for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 2597695 out of Criminal Court at Law Number 15 for the offense of
DWI
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Jimmy Ortiz Jr. for earning a non trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1469658 out of the 230th Criminal District Court for the offense of
SUPER AGGRAVATED Sexual Assault of a Child
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Tom Abbate for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1937340 out of the 263rd Criminal District Court for the offense of
ASSAULT Family Member
Show Me The Justice recognizes Defense Attorney Brett Podolsky for earning a trial setting dismissal for your client in Cause Number 1922262 out of the 496th Criminal District Court for the offense of
INJURY to the Elderly
ShowMeTheJustice.com provides weekly coverage of Harris County Criminal Courts, including jury trials, trial-setting dismissals, attorney leaderboards, courtroom statistics, judicial activity, and criminal justice trends.
PROSECUTOR LEADER BOARD 2026
Leading Prosecutors for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts for 2026
August 14, 2026 – The race for the top spot continues! Congratulations to Harris County prosecutors Traemon Anderson, Samantha Barnhart, Tieranee Jones, Mikeala Morris, Peter Uli III, and Nidia Ventura who currently lead all prosecutors with seven (7) guilty verdicts in 2026. Rankings are updated regularly by ShowMeTheJustice.com, featuring Harris County criminal trials in progress, criminal trial statistics, attorney leaderboards, verdicts, and courtroom news.
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DEFENSE LEADER BOARD 2026
Leading Defense Attorneys for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts for 2026
August 14, 2026 – The competition among Harris County’s top criminal defense attorneys continues to intensify. Arienna Toh currently leads the field with four (4) jury trial victories in 2026. Close behind are Brianne Boiarsky, Alyssa Craze-Awbrey, Tyler Flood, Paul Morgan, and Jordan Schuck, each with three (3) trial wins. The remaining attorneys on the leaderboard have each earned two (2) jury trial victories, reflecting the depth of trial talent in the Harris County criminal courthouse. Rankings are updated regularly by ShowMeTheJustice.com based on publicly available jury trial verdicts.
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FELONY JUDGE LEADER BOARD 2026
All Elected Felony Judges and their trial totals for 2026
August 14, 2026 – 2026 Harris County Felony Trial Leaderboard – Jury trial activity remains strong throughout the Harris County felony courts. Judge Dan Simons has presided over more criminal jury trials than any other felony judge in 2026, with 24 trials completed – twice as many as the next two leading judges. Veronica Nelson and Peyton Peebles are tied for second place with 12 trials, while Stacy Allen Barrow follows closely with 11 trials. The remaining judges on this leaderboard continue to maintain active criminal trial dockets, demonstrating the significant volume of felony jury trials occurring throughout the Harris County courthouse.
Key Takeaways
- Dan Simons leads all Harris County felony judges with 24 jury trials in 2026.
- Four felony judges have conducted 10 or more jury trials this year.
- Ten felony judges have completed eight or more criminal jury trials.
- Rankings are updated as new Harris County criminal jury verdicts are reported.
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MISDEMEANOR JUDGE LEADER BOARD 2026
All Elected Misdemeanor Judges and their trial totals for 2026
August 14, 2026 – 2026 Harris County Misdemeanor Trial Activity – Jury trial activity remains robust in the Harris County misdemeanor courts. Judge Andrew Wright has presided over more misdemeanor criminal jury trials than any other county criminal court judge in 2026, with 19 trials completed. Judge Erika Ramirez follows with 14 trials, while Judges Shannon Baldwin and Linda Garcia have each completed 11 jury trials. The remaining judges on this leaderboard continue to maintain active misdemeanor trial dockets as they move criminal cases through the Harris County justice system.
Key Takeaways
- Andrew Wright (CCL7) leads all Harris County misdemeanor judges with 19 jury trials in 2026.
- Three misdemeanor judges have conducted 11 or more jury trials this year.
- Six county criminal court judges have completed at least 10 jury trials, reflecting a high level of courtroom activity.
- These rankings are updated regularly as additional Harris County criminal jury trials conclude.
Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for the latest Harris County criminal jury trial results, misdemeanor and felony judge leaderboards, prosecutor and defense attorney rankings, verdict statistics, court dockets, and daily courthouse action.
VISITING JUDGE LEADER BOARD 2026
Visiting Judges and their trial totals for 2026
August 14, 2026 – 2026 Harris County Visiting Judge Trial Activity – Visiting judges remain an essential part of the Harris County criminal justice system, presiding over numerous jury trials throughout the year. Vanessa Velasquez (who is now the appointed judge of the 486th Criminal District Court) and Lisa Burkhalter share the top spot with 10 criminal jury trials each, while Marc Brown and Christi Kennedy have each completed seven trials. Their service helps ensure that criminal cases continue moving efficiently through one of the nation’s busiest court systems.
Key Takeaways
- Vanessa Velasquez and Lisa Burkhalter are tied for the lead with 10 jury trials each in 2026.
- Four visiting judges have presided over seven or more criminal jury trials this year.
- Visiting judges provide valuable judicial support by helping Harris County manage its high volume of criminal jury trials.
- Rankings are updated regularly using publicly available Harris County criminal court records.
Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for the latest Harris County criminal jury trial results, felony and misdemeanor judge leaderboards, visiting judge statistics, prosecutor and defense attorney rankings, verdict trends, court dockets, and daily courthouse action.
PROSECUTOR LEADER BOARD – Last 9 Years
Harris County Career Prosecutor Leaderboard for Winning Felony and Misdemeanor Verdicts since February 2017 Note: Prosecutors listed may no longer be working at the District Attorney’s Office
August 14, 2026 – Harris County Prosecutor Career Leaderboard – Since February 2017, hundreds of prosecutors have tried criminal jury cases in the Harris County Criminal Courthouse. Danielle Oxford currently holds the top position with 43 guilty jury verdicts, followed by Heather Axline with 34 verdicts. Keaton Forcht (former Prosecutor) and Helen Le (now with the Feds) are tied with 29 verdicts, and Abraham Chopin on their tails, while several other prosecutors continue to build impressive trial records. This leaderboard reflects sustained jury trial experience over nearly a decade and is updated regularly by ShowMeTheJustice.com.
Key Takeaways
- Danielle Oxford leads all Harris County prosecutors with 43 jury trial guilty verdicts since February 2017.
- Heather Axline ranks second with 34 guilty verdicts.
- Five prosecutors have earned at least 28 jury trial guilty verdicts during the tracking period.
- The rankings include felony and misdemeanor jury trial verdicts from Harris County criminal courts.
- Statistics are updated regularly as new jury verdicts are recorded.
These standings reflect the total number of guilty jury verdicts recorded for each prosecutor during the tracking period. They are intended as historical statistical information and do not measure conviction rates, overall case performance, or prosecutorial effectiveness.
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2026 Harris County Misdemeanor Docket Report
Top 10 Misdemeanor Courts (out of 16 courts) for LOWEST docket totals through July 2026 (non pretrial intervention cases) – source: Harris County Courts Active Cases Report
August 2026 – 2026 Harris County Misdemeanor Docket Report – Pending criminal caseloads vary considerably among the County Criminal Courts at Law. Judge Jessica Padilla currently maintains the smallest pending misdemeanor docket with 780 active cases, while the largest misdemeanor docket contains 1,517 pending cases. Differences in docket size may result from numerous factors, including case assignments, filing volume, court scheduling, transfers, and the timing of case dispositions. These rankings provide a current snapshot of pending misdemeanor caseloads across the Harris County criminal courts.
Key Takeaways
- Jessica Padilla (CCL14) has the smallest pending misdemeanor docket with 780 active cases.
- Leslie Johnson (CCL3) and Paula Goodhart (CCL2) also have fewer than 1,000 pending cases.
- The largest pending misdemeanor docket currently contains 1,517 active criminal cases.
- Docket sizes fluctuate throughout the year as new cases are filed and existing cases are resolved.
- Rankings are updated regularly using publicly available Harris County court records.
Note: Pending case totals represent a snapshot of each court’s active criminal docket on the date indicated. Docket size alone should not be interpreted as a measure of judicial performance or courtroom efficiency, as caseloads are influenced by factors such as new filings, case complexity, transfers, specialty court assignments, staffing, and the timing of case dispositions.
Visit ShowMeTheJustice.com for Harris County criminal court statistics, misdemeanor and felony docket reports, judge leaderboards, jury trial results, prosecutor and defense attorney rankings, verdict trends, and daily courthouse action.
2026 Harris County Felony Caseload Report
Top 10 Felony Courts (out of 29 courts) for LOWEST docket totals through July 2026 – source: Harris County District Criminal District Courts Dashboard
August 2026 – The 2026 Harris County Felony Docket Leaderboard ranks the Criminal District Courts by the number of active pending felony cases. As of this update, Judge Matt Peneguy maintains the lowest pending felony caseload, followed by Judge Nata Cornelio and Judge Veronica Nelson. Felony docket totals fluctuate throughout the year as new indictments are filed, cases are transferred, trials conclude, pleas are entered, and other matters are resolved. These rankings are updated regularly using publicly available Harris County court statistics.
Key Highlights
- Matt Peneguy (488th District Court) currently has the lowest pending felony docket with 193 active cases.
- Nata Cornelio (351st) and Veronica Nelson (482nd) round out the top three lowest felony dockets.
- The largest felony docket currently contains 995 pending cases.
- Pending felony caseloads change regularly as cases are filed, transferred, disposed of, or set for trial.
- Rankings are updated periodically using publicly available Harris County court records.
Note: Pending felony case totals represent a snapshot of each court’s active docket on the date shown. Docket size alone should not be interpreted as a measure of judicial performance or efficiency. Caseloads are influenced by numerous factors, including new felony filings, case complexity, court assignments, transfers, staffing, and the timing of case dispositions.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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Who Represents Criminal Defendants in Harris County?
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.
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WHO ARE THE JUDICIAL CANDIDATES FOR THE HARRIS COUNTY MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY JUDGE POSITIONS FOR 2026? Check out the list below!
Information found on the Harris County Democratic and Republican parties websites
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