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Giancarlo Guma De La Vega

Houston,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented, conscientious and organized litigation attorney who is confident in the courtroom and whom leverages excellent argumentation techniques that aid in the successful prosecution of hundreds of criminal cases for the past 13 years.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant County Attorney

Brazos County Attorney's Office
04.2023 - Current
  • Prosecutor assigned to County Court level misdemeanor cases involving charges that include driving while intoxicated, assault family violence, unlawful carrying of a weapon, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, failure to identify, burglary of a vehicle, evading arrest or detention, resisting arrest, and any other Class A/Class B misdemeanor cases in Brazos County.
  • Sole prosecutor responsible for the prosecution of Justice of Peace Court level misdemeanor cases in Brazos County involving charges that include Public Intoxication, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Assault, Assault Family Violence, Speeding and any other Class C misdemeanor cases.
  • Provide advice to the Justice of the Peace Court staff and Judges when questions regarding case management, defendant's rights, courtroom procedures, and other court related matters arise.
  • Conduct legal research and case investigations in preparation and litigation of all necessary motions relevant to each case (i.e. Motions to Revoke Bond, Motions to Revoke Probation, Motions to Increase Bond Conditions) brought by the State of Texas.
  • Prepare weekly dockets by summarizing case reports, determining offers and negotiating pleas with Defense counsel/Pro Se Defendants.
  • Explain the nature of charges, proceedings, extended offers, right to counsel and potential outcomes to Pro Se Defendants
  • Prepare law enforcement personnel, witnesses, and victims for trial by discussing the case and determining the best route of inquiry during courtroom examination.
  • Strategically cross-examined witnesses in court.

Assistant County Attorney Intern

Mohave County Attorney's Office
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Conduct case intake assessments for the Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) office for charges related to the possession, distribution, and manufacture of illegal drugs.
  • Assess incident narratives, develop probable case statements, and determine the appropriate criminal statutory violations respectively.
  • Convene with law enforcement officers in order to review the events leading up to the arrest/charges in question and determine the sufficiency of the criminal charges.
  • Interpret criminal statutes/case law in order to determine the prosecution capabilities of charges.
  • Conduct legal research projects and draft memorandums for cases subject to appeal.
  • Review case files, police reports, court records, and all other case documentation.
  • Resigned in order to Study for the Arizona Bar Exam.

Criminal Defense Investigator

The Legal Aid Society
12.2019 - 11.2021
  • Performed criminal defense investigations for the largest non-profit public defense organization in the United States.
  • Investigated crimes ranging from misdemeanor to felony level offenses including attempted murder, aggravated assault, sexual assault, rape, aggravated robbery, and theft.
  • Obtained and verify evidence by interviewing and observing subjects/witnesses, and via case record analysis.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Provided litigation support to attorneys via investigative work, legal analytical tasks, and in courtroom testimony.
  • Identified case issues and evidentiary needs based on the analysis of the complaints, the alleged facts and witness testimony.
  • Interfaced with government agencies and other indigent representation offices within the New York City area.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of the evidenced gathered and developed case determinations in order to draft investigative reports.
  • Interviewed individuals in a manner that invited cooperation and led to case relevant statements.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with complaining witnesses, witnesses, other persons of interest and defendants, and documented investigative findings.


Education

Juris Doctorate -

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Law Studies

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

    Criminal Prosecution

    Intake Assessment

    Case Management/Strategy

    Plea Offer/Negotiations

    Jury Panel Assessment

    Voir Dire/Trial

    Direct Examination/Cross Examination

    Docket Control

    Interviewing

    Criminal Investigations

    Public Relations

Certification

Licensed Attorney in the State of Texas - Bar #

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Elementary

Timeline

Assistant County Attorney

Brazos County Attorney's Office
04.2023 - Current

Assistant County Attorney Intern

Mohave County Attorney's Office
03.2022 - 06.2022

Criminal Defense Investigator

The Legal Aid Society
12.2019 - 11.2021

Juris Doctorate -

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Law Studies

Marquette University

Licensed Attorney in the State of Texas - Bar #

Giancarlo Guma De La Vega