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MarilynBurgess-DistrictClerk
HarrisCounty
EA001_877417
By:ALVAREZ,JENIFER
THE STATE OF TEXAS D.A. LOG NUMBER: 2754593
VS. CJIS TRACKING NO.:
THERESA RAYE BALBOA SPN: 02494025 AGENCY:HPD
DOB: W F 02/17/1992 O/R NO: 070885221
DATE PREPARED: 07/08/2021 ARREST DATE: 07/06/2021

NCIC CODE: 0908 49 RELATED CASES: 1725570; 1728274


FELONY CHARGE: Capital Murder

CAUSE NO: 173052201010 003 COURT ORDERED BAIL: Referred to (15.17)


HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT NO: 174 PRIOR CAUSE NO: 1699950
FIRST SETTING DATE: 7/12/2021 CHARGE SEQ NUM: 1

IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

Before me, the undersigned Assistant District Attorney of Harris County, Texas, this day appeared the undersigned affiant, who under oath says
that he has good reason to believe and does believe that in Harris County, Texas, THERESA RAYE BALBOA, hereafter styled the
Defendant, heretofore on or about May 12, 2021, did then and there unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly cause the death of S.O.,
hereinafter called the Complainant, an individual under ten years of age, by striking the Complainant with a blunt object.

It is further presented that in Harris County, Texas, THERESA RAYE BALBOA, hereafter styled the Defendant, heretofore on or about
May 12, 2021, did then and there unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly cause the death of S.O., hereinafter called the Complainant, an
individual under ten years of age, by striking the Complainant against a blunt object.

AGAINST THE PEACE AND DIGNITY OF THE STATE.

Signed and sworn by me on 07/08/2021 Duly attested by me on 07/08/2021________

April Swan Brigida Pirra


AFFIANT Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
TBC No. 24000110
[email protected]

COMPLAINT

D.A. LOG NUMBER: 2754593


DEFENDANT: THERESA RAYE BALBOA Page 1 of 1
173052201010 / Court: 174
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EA001_877417
By:ALVAREZ,JENIFER
CAUSE NO. 173052201010 003 2754593 1

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE 174th DISTRICT COURT


§
VS. § OF
§
BALBOA, THERESA RAYE § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

STATE’S MOTION FOR BOND CONDITIONS

COMES NOW, THE STATE OF TEXAS, by and through its Assistant District Attorney
and moves this Honorable Court to enter the following bond conditions:

 State requests the Defendant, whether a foreign national or not, be ordered to surrender
any and all passports, visas, or other travel documents and be prohibited from
obtaining or applying for any new or supplemental passport, visa, or travel document.
 State requests the Defendant have no contact with the Complainant in this case or
anyone in complainant’s household, including siblings and parents, in person or
through any other person, telephonically, by mail, or by any other manner or means,
for the duration of this cause and the following individual(s) and/or location(s):
Benjamin Rivera; Dalton Olsen, Sarah Olsen, and any member of Complainant's
family; Dylan Walker
 State requests the Defendant not possess any firearms, ammunition, or other weapons.
 State requests the Defendant submit to random urinalysis.
 State requests the Defendant be prohibited from using, possessing, or consuming any
alcohol, controlled substance, dangerous drug, or marijuana unless prescribed pursuant
to a lawful prescription issued by a medical doctor.
 State requests the Defendant submit to electronic monitoring by signing the contractual
agreements and complying with any stipulated curfews and rules.
 State requests the Defendant not have any contact with any minor child under the age
of seventeen (17) years of age, for any reason, except as specifically permitted by the
Court.
 State requests the Defendant not reside, go in, on or within one-thousand (1,000) feet
of a premises where children commonly gather, including but not limited to: schools,
day-care facilities, except as specifically permitted by the Court. The measurement of
the distance between the residence of the Defendant and the premises where children
gather shall be measured using the shortest, direct, straight line from the property line
of the Defendant’s residence to the property line of the premises where children
commonly gather.
 State requests the Defendant not supervise or participate in any activity or program that
includes participants or recipients who are seventeen (17) years of age or younger for
any reason, except as specifically permitted by the Court.

Respectfully submitted,

Cause No: 173052201010 Defendant: BALBOA, THERESA RAYE


STATE’S MOTION FOR BOND CONDITIONS - Page 1 of 3
Brigida Pirra
Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
TBC No. 24000110
[email protected]

Cause No: 173052201010 Defendant: BALBOA, THERESA RAYE


STATE’S MOTION FOR BOND CONDITIONS - Page 2 of 3
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, Brigida Pirra, the undersigned attorney, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
State’s Motion for Bond Conditions was e-mailed to counsel for the Defendant (if any such
counsel existed as attorney of record) on this date by electronic service using his State Bar of
Texas official address for electronic service.

Brigida Pirra
Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney’s Office

Cause No: 173052201010 Defendant: BALBOA, THERESA RAYE


STATE’S MOTION FOR BOND CONDITIONS - Page 3 of 3
CAUSE NO. 173052201010 003 27545931

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE 174th DISTRICT COURT


§
VS. § OF
§
BALBOA, THERESA RAYE § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

ORDER ON STATE’S MOTION FOR BOND CONDITIONS

On      , the State’s Motion for Bond Conditions was heard and having considered the
Motion it is GRANTED; therefore, the Conditions requested in the Motion and detailed herein
are ORDERED as Conditions of the Defendant’s Bond.
Further, the Court has explained the Conditions to the Defendant, who has affirmatively
acknowledged their understanding of these Conditions.
Conditions GRANTED:

Defendant, whether a foreign national or not, is ordered to surrender any and all passports,
visas, or other travel documents and is prohibited from obtaining or applying for any new or
supplemental passport, visa, or travel document.

Defendant shall have no contact with the Complainant in this case or anyone in
complainant’s household, including siblings and parents, in person or through any other person,
telephonically, by mail, or by any other manner or means, for the duration of this cause and the
following individual(s) and/or location(s):
Benjamin Rivera; Dalton Olsen, Sarah Olsen, and any member of Complainant's family; Dylan
Walker

Defendant shall not operate any motor vehicle without a properly installed and operating
ignition interlock device and in the absence of such device is prohibited from driving or operating
any motor vehicle.

Defendant shall not possess any firearms, ammunition, or other weapons.

Defendant shall submit to random urinalysis.

Defendant is prohibited from using, possessing, or consuming any alcohol, controlled


substance, dangerous drug, or marijuana unless prescribed pursuant to a lawful prescription issued
by a medical doctor.

Defendant shall submit to electronic monitoring by signing the contractual agreements and
complying with any stipulated curfews and rules.

Cause No: 173052201010, Defendant: BALBOA, THERESA RAYE


ORDER ON STATE’S MOTION FOR BOND CONDITIONS - Page 1 of 2
Defendant shall submit to GPS monitoring by signing the contractual agreements and
complying with any stipulated curfews and rules.      

Defendant is subject to curfew and Defendant shall remain at home between the hours of      
and      .

Defendant shall not have any contact with any minor child under the age of seventeen (17)
years of age, for any reason, except as specifically permitted by the Court.

Defendant shall not reside, go in, on or within one-thousand (1,000) feet of a premises
where children commonly gather, including but not limited to: schools, day-care facilities, except
as specifically permitted by the Court. The measurement of the distance between the residence of
the Defendant and the premises where children gather shall be measured using the shortest, direct,
straight line from the property line of the Defendant’s residence to the property line of the premises
where children commonly gather.

Defendant shall not supervise or participate in any activity or program that includes
participants or recipients who are seventeen (17) years of age or younger for any reason, except as
specifically permitted by the Court.

Defendant is forbidden from possessing or accessing any of the following: 1) any computer
or cell phone with the ability to access the internet; 2) the Internet; 3) pornography of any kind.

Defendant is prohibited from the following:


     

Signed on .

Magistrate / Judge Presiding

BALBOA, THERESA RAYE


DEFENDANT

Cause No: 173052201010, Defendant: BALBOA, THERESA RAYE


ORDER ON STATE’S MOTION FOR BOND CONDITIONS - Page 2 of 2
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MarilynBurgess-DistrictClerk
HarrisCounty
EA001_877417
CAUSE NO. 173052201010 003 2754593 1 By:ALVAREZ,JENIFER

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE 174th DISTRICT COURT


§
VS. § OF
§
BALBOA, THERESA RAYE § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

MOTION FOR A “PROOF EVIDENT” HEARING


TO DENY BAIL FOR A CAPITAL OFFENSE

THE STATE OF TEXAS, by and through her Assistant District Attorney of Harris

County, files this Motion for a “Proof Evident” Hearing to Deny Bail for a Capital Offense and

shows the following:

The defendant is charged with a capital offense. The State moves for a “proof evident”

hearing to demonstrate by “clear and strong evidence” that the defendant is not entitled to bail by

sufficient sureties prior to indictment. TEX. CONST. ART. 1, §11.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

Brigida Pirra
Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
TBC No. 24000110
[email protected]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, the undersigned attorney, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of this instrument
was e-mailed to counsel for the Defendant on this date by electronic service using his State Bar
of Texas official address for electronic service.

Brigida Pirra
Assistant District Attorney
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
TBC No. 24000110
CAUSE NO. 173052201010 003

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE 174th DISTRICT COURT


§
VS. § OF
§
BALBOA, THERESA RAYE § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

ORDER

Having considered the State’s Motion for a “Proof Evident” Hearing to Deny Bail for a

Capital Offense, and evidence presented at the “proof evident” hearing, the Court FINDS the

State has presented “proof evident” by “clear and strong evidence” that: (1) an offense was

committed, (2) the accused is the guilty agent, and (3) he would probably be punished by the death

penalty if the law is administered. Beck v. State, 648 S.W.2d 7, 9 (Tex. Crim. App. 1983).

The defendant is DENIED BAIL pending indictment. The defendant may be subject to

bail after indictment upon examination of the evidence, in such manner as may be prescribed by

law. TEX. CONST. ART 1, §11.

SIGNED AND ENTERED on .

Judge Presiding
Harris County, Texas
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7/13/2021 11:23 AM
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County
Envelope No. 55290990
By: E Henriquez
Filed: 7/13/2021 11:23 AM

CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

ORDER TO
RESTRICT VISITATION AND INTERVIEWS

CAME TO BE HEARD THIS DATE, defense counsel’s request to restrict and limit

visitation and interviews of inmate THERESA RAYE BALBOA, SPN NO. 02494025 and the court

having considered the request of defense counsel is of the opinion it should be GRANTED.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that the Harris County Sheriff’s Department shall limit

visitation and interviews of the inmate THERESA RAYE BALBOA, SPN NO. 02494025 to only

those individuals approved by the attorney of record ANTHONY OSSO. No other individuals shall

be permitted to visit with or interview this inmate without the prior written approval of Anthony

Osso.

Signed this the day of , 2021.

JUDGE PRESIDING
3/23/2022 3:44 PM
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County
Envelope No. 62890623
By: b dunn
Filed: 3/23/2022 3:44 PM

CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

MOTION FOR FUNDS FOR THE REVIEW


OF JAIL CALLS

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:

COMES NOW, THERESA RAYE BALBOA, defendant herein, by and through her attorneys

of record ANTHONY OSSO and LISA ANDREWS, and files this Motion for Funds for the

Review of Jail Calls, and for such cause would show the court as follows:

I.

Defendant stands charged with the felony offense of capital murder pursuant to Art. 19.03

of the Texas Penal Code. She is indigent and without funds to aid in any manner to her defense. Due

to her indegency, this court has heretofore appointed counsel to provide legal representation in this

case. Defendant has been incarcerated in the Harris County Jail since June 4, 2001 awaiting trial

which is set to begin February 20, 2023. Pursuant to Art 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal

Procedure the State of Texas will serve counsel with approximately 1 3/4 years of jail calls relating

to this case on disc. Therefore, it is apparent that the review of these discovery materials received

would be exhaustive, overwhelming and costly to accomplish without outside assistance.

II.

In order to ensure that defendant’s constitutional rights to a fair trial, due process, equal

protection and effective assistance of counsel are fully protected, it is imperative that the discovery

materials are reviewed by the defense team in preparation for trial.


III.

By this motion, defense counsel is requesting funds to hire outside assistance to review the

jail calls. Elizabeth Huerta is a young attorney with experience in reviewing and evaluating jail calls.

She is available to preform this task at a reduced rate to the county. Based on her education (Juris

Doctorate) and criminal law experience, she is qualified to assist defense counsel with reviewing the

jail calls and is willing to do so at the reduced rate of $75.00 per hour (which is ½ counsel’s hourly

rate). Due to the requirements of their ongoing practices, defendant’s attorneys are unable to review

the discovery without the outside assistance requested.

WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, defendant requests this court grants this motion

and authorizes the funds necessary to hire outside assistance to review the jail calls in her case.

Respectfully submitted

/S/ ANTHONY OSSO

ANTHONY OSSO
TBA #: 15336800
1125 Lyric Centre
440 Louisiana
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 225-4444

/S/ LISA ANDREWS

LISA K. ANDREWS
TBA # 24000676
1207 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77019
(713) 523-7878
(713) 523-7887 Facsimile

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT

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CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

ORDER
MOTION FOR FUNDS FOR THE REVIEW
OF JAIL CALLS

CAME TO BE HEARD Motion for Funds for the Review of Jail Calls and the court

having considered said petition and argument of counsel is of the opinion it should be GRANTED.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that the defendant shall have funds at a rate of $75.00 per

hour to retain the services of Elizabeth Huerta to review jail calls in this case.

This court recognizes that there will be jail calls spanning more than 1 3/4 years to be

reviewed and authorizes $4,500.00 for this service. Should review of the jail calls require out of court

hours in excess of this limit the court is to be advised accordingly.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Elizabeth Huerta shall be paid for this service by the Harris

County Auditor’s Office upon submission of an invoice approved by this court.

Signed this the day of , 2022.

JUDGE PRESIDING

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SUP125162_921363
NO. 1730522 By:FAYALA

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE 174TH CRIMINAL

VS. § DISTRICT COURT OF

THERESA BALBOA § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

ATTACHMENT TO SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM

Houston Independent School District (HISD) Custodian of Records


4400 West 18th St., Building B
Houston, TX 77092

**** **** Please provide any and all education records maintained by HISD or by an individual or
entity acting for HISD that contains information directly related to Theresa Balboa (DOB: 02/17/1992) for the
years 1996-2008.

Education records include, but are not limited to, school health records; a student’s social security number;
student’s identification number, academic work completed; level of achievement records including grades, grade
point average (GPA) and standardized achievement test scores; interim reports; enrollment documents;
transcripts; academic improvement plans; intervention records; attendance data; evaluation reports that include
standardized intelligence, aptitude and psychological test results; interest inventory results; Exceptional Student
Education (ESE) files; disciplinary records, including suspension and expulsion records; family biographical
background information; parent/teacher conference reports; 504 plan participation and details; special program
eligibility; teacher or counselor ratings and observations; verified reports of serious or recurrent behavior
patterns; records used in expulsion hearings; and any other evidence, knowledge, or information recorded in any
medium, including but not limited to, handwriting, typewriting, print, magnetic tapes, film, computer media,
video or audio tape, microfilm and microfiche, and digital records. Psychological files (including psychological
evaluations created and/or maintained by school district staff); therapy and counseling records (including
psychosocial assessments, therapeutic treatment plans, and therapy progress notes created and/or maintained by
school district staff); and school (guidance) counseling records are also education records protected under
FERPA as well as state laws.

Please include a Business Records Affidavit, including but not limited to whether there are nonresponsive
records available.

****You may comply with this subpoena by making copies available, or emailing the records to Amy A.
Cone at [email protected]. For specific questions regarding the request, please contact Amy A. Cone at
(832) 687-8076, or contact the attorney at the address listed below.

ATTORNEY

Lisa K. Andrews
1207 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77019
SBN 24000676
Tel 713-523-7878
[email protected]
SEALED VOUCHER
SEALED VOUCHER
1/5/2023 3:58 PM
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County
Envelope No. 71529544
By: N Shankle
Filed: 1/5/2023 3:58 PM

CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

MOTION FOR THE COURT TO DIRECT COURT


REPORTER TO TAKE VOIR DIRE EXAMINATION, OPENING
STATEMENTS, BENCH CONFERENCES, AND ALL FINAL ARGUMENTS

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:

COMES NOW, THERESA RAYE BALBOA, defendant herein, by and through her attorneys

of record ANTHONY OSSO and LISA ANDREWS, and respectfully moves this Honorable Court

to instruct the Court Reporter of this Court to record the entire voir dire examination of the jury

panel, opening statements, all bench conferences and all final arguments in this case in addition to trial

testimony.

WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, the Defendant respectfully prays that the Court

grant this Motion in all things, and instruct the Court Reporter to transcribe jury selection, opening

statements, all bench conferences, and final arguments in this cause in addition to trial testimony.

Respectfully submitted:

/S/ ANTHONY OSSO

ANTHONY OSSO
TBA #: 15336800
1730 Lyric Centre
440 Louisiana
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 225-4444
/S/ LISA ANDREWS

LISA K. ANDREWS
TBA # 24000676
1207 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77019
(713) 523-7878
(713) 523-7887 Facsimile

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, ANTHONY OSSO hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above Motion for
the Court to Direct Court Reporter to Take Voir Dire Examination, Opening Statements,
Bench Conferences, and all Final Arguments has been forwarded on this day of
, 2023 to:

Janna Ozwald
[email protected]

/S/ Anthony Osso

ANTHONY OSSO
CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

ORDER
MOTION FOR THE COURT TO DIRECT COURT
REPORTER TO TAKE VOIR DIRE EXAMINATION, OPENING
STATEMENTS, BENCH CONFERENCES, AND ALL FINAL ARGUMENTS

On this _____ day of ________________, 2023, came to be heard the Motion for the Court

to Direct Court Reporter to Take Voir Dire Examination, Opening Statements, Bench

Conferences, and all Final Arguments in addition to trial testimony, and after due consideration,

the Court is of the opinion, and it is hereby ORDERED that said Request is:

______________________ GRANTED

______________________ DENIED, to which ruling Defendant timely excepts.

SIGNED this the day of , 2023.

JUDGE PRESIDING
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Anthony Osso on behalf of Anthony Osso


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[email protected]
Envelope ID: 71529544
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Case Contacts

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1/5/2023 3:58 PM
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County
Envelope No. 71529544
By: N Shankle
Filed: 1/5/2023 3:58 PM

CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

MOTION TO COMPEL DISCLOSURE OF


EVIDENCE FAVORABLE TO THE DEFENDANT

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:

COMES NOW, THERESA RAYE BALBOA, defendant herein, by and through her attorneys

of record ANTHONY OSSO and LISA ANDREWS, and requests that the court compel the state

to disclose any and all evidence favorable to the defendant including the following:

1. Any and all evidence showing the defendant’s lack of culpability; and

2. Any and all evidence reflecting on the issue of punishment favorably to the defense.

WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, the defendant prays and requests that the court

grant items 1 and 2.

Respectfully submitted:

/S/ ANTHONY OSSO

ANTHONY OSSO
TBA #: 15336800
1125 Lyric Centre
440 Louisiana
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 225-4444
/S/ LISA ANDREWS

LISA K. ANDREWS
TBA # 24000676
1207 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77019
(713) 523-7878
(713) 523-7887 Facsimile

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, ANTHONY OSSO hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above Motion to
Compel Disclosure of Evidence Favorable to the Defendant has been forwarded on this day
of , 2023; to:

Janna Ozwald
[email protected]

/S/ Anthony Osso

ANTHONY OSSO
CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

ORDER
MOTION TO COMPEL DISCLOSURE OF
EVIDENCE FAVORABLE TO THE DEFENDANT

On this _____ day of ________________, 2023, came to be heard the Motion to Compel

Disclosure of Evidence Favorable to the Defendant, and after due consideration, the Court is of

the opinion, and it is hereby ORDERED that said Request is:

______________________ GRANTED

______________________ DENIED, to which ruling Defendant timely excepts.

SIGNED this the day of , 2023.

JUDGE PRESIDING
Automated Certificate of eService
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certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a
certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules.

Anthony Osso on behalf of Anthony Osso


Bar No. 15336800
[email protected]
Envelope ID: 71529544
Status as of 1/5/2023 5:17 PM CST

Case Contacts

Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status

Janna Ozwald [email protected] 1/5/2023 3:58:10 PM ERROR


1/5/2023 3:58 PM
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County
Envelope No. 71529544
By: N Shankle
Filed: 1/5/2023 3:58 PM

CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO ELECT PUNISHMENT

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:

NOW COMES THERESA RAYE BALBOA, defendant herein, by and through her attorneys

of record ANTHONY OSSO and LISA ANDREWS, and files this Defendant's Motion to Elect

Punishment and for such cause would show the court as follows:

I.

Defendant is being tried for the offense of capital murder. In the event a jury returns a verdict

of guilty on any lesser offense, defendant elects the jury to assess punishment.

WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, defendant prays this court grant this motion and

order the jury to assess punishment should a verdict of guilty be rendered in this case.

Respectfully submitted

/S/ ANTHONY OSSO

ANTHONY OSSO
TBA #: 15336800
1125 Lyric Centre
440 Louisiana
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 225-4444
/S/ LISA ANDREWS

LISA K. ANDREWS
TBA # 24000676
1207 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77019
(713) 523-7878
(713) 523-7887 Facsimile

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, ANTHONY OSSO, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant's Motion to Elect Punishment was forwarded this day of , 2023, to:

Janna Ozwald
[email protected]

/S/ ANTHONY OSSO

ANTHONY OSSO

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CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

ORDER
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO ELECT
PUNISHMENT

On this day of , 2023, came to be heard Defendant's Motion

to Elect Punishment and the court having considered said motion with argument of counsel is of the

opinion it should be GRANTED.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the jury shall assess punishment should a verdict of

guilty of a lesser offense be rendered in this case.

JUDGE PRESIDING

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The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system
on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing
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certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules.

Anthony Osso on behalf of Anthony Osso


Bar No. 15336800
[email protected]
Envelope ID: 71529544
Status as of 1/5/2023 5:17 PM CST

Case Contacts

Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status

Janna Ozwald [email protected] 1/5/2023 3:58:10 PM ERROR


1/5/2023 3:58 PM
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County
Envelope No. 71529544
By: N Shankle
Filed: 1/5/2023 3:58 PM

CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

DEFENDANT’S FIRST REQUEST FOR


SPECIFIC DISCOVERY MATERIALS
(WRITTEN OR RECORDED STATEMENTS)

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:

NOW COMES, THERESA RAYE BALBOA, defendant herein, by and through her attorneys

of record ANTHONY OSSO and LISA ANDREWS, and pursuant to Article 39.14 of the Texas

Code of Criminal Procedure, the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United

States Constitution and Article I, § 19 of the Texas Constitution, files This Defendant’s First

Request for Specific Discovery Materials (Written or Recorded Statements), and for such cause

would show the court as follows:

I.

Defendant stands charged with the felony offense of capital murder. Trial is set to begin

February 20, 2023.

Defense counsel is in the process of preparing for trial and is in need of evidence requested

herein in a timely manner to endure that effective assistance of counsel can be provided.

Defendant moves the Court to instruct the prosecutor to make available before trial for her

attorneys’ inspection and copying any and all written and/or recorded statements either custodial or

otherwise made by defendant the state intends to use for any purpose at trial.

WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, defendant respectfully prays this court grant this motion

and establish a deadline for compliance.


Respectfully submitted

/S/ ANTHONY OSSO

ANTHONY OSSO
TBA #: 15336800
1730 Lyric Centre
440 Louisiana
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 225-4444

/S/ LISA ANDREWS

LISA K. ANDREWS
TBA # 24000676
1207 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77019
(713) 523-7878
(713) 523-7887 Facsimile

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, ANTHONY OSSO, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
instrument has been furnished to the State by email on the _____ day of _______, 23.

Janna Ozwald
[email protected]

/S/ Anthony Osso

ANTHONY OSSO

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CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

ORDER
DEFENDANT’S FIRST REQUEST
FOR SPECIFIC DISCOVERY MATERIALS
(WRITTEN OR RECORDED STATEMENTS)

CAME TO BE HEARD, this day of 2023, the foregoing

Defendant’s First Request for Specific Discovery Materials (Written or Recorded Statements)

and the Court having considered said motion together with argument of counsel, is of the opinion that

said motion should be GRANTED and that the following materials shall be made available through

discovery:

1. Any and all written and/or recorded statements made by defendant custodial or

otherwise the state intends to use at trial for any purpose.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that the State comply with this order at least 21 days prior to trial.

JUDGE PRESIDING
Automated Certificate of eService
This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system.
The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system
on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing
certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a
certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules.

Anthony Osso on behalf of Anthony Osso


Bar No. 15336800
[email protected]
Envelope ID: 71529544
Status as of 1/5/2023 5:17 PM CST

Case Contacts

Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status

Janna Ozwald [email protected] 1/5/2023 3:58:10 PM ERROR


1/5/2023 3:58 PM
Marilyn Burgess - District Clerk Harris County
Envelope No. 71529544
By: N Shankle
Filed: 1/5/2023 3:58 PM

CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR


THE STATE TO PROVIDE DEFENDANT WITH
WRITTEN NOTICE OF ALL PRIOR CRIMINAL
CONVICTIONS AND BAD ACTS INTENDED
TO BE INTRODUCED DURING THE
GUILT/INNOCENCE AND PUNISHMENT PHASES OF TRIAL

COMES NOW, THERESA RAYE BALBOA, defendant herein, by and through her attorneys

of record Anthony Osso and Lisa Andrews, and files this DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR THE STATE TO

PROVIDE DEFENDANT WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF ALL PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AND BAD ACTS

INTENDED TO BE INTRODUCED DURING THE GUILT/INNOCENCE AND PUNISHMENT PHASES OF TRIAL

and for such cause would show unto this honorable court as follows:

I.

Defendant stands charged with the felony offense of capital murder. In an effort to prepare

for trial, defendant’s attorneys are in need of notice from the state of all prior convictions and bad acts

of which it intends to introduce during the guilt/innocence and in the event necessary punishment

phases of trial.

II.

This request is being made to ensure that defendant’s rights to a fair trial, due process, cross

examination of witnesses, and effective assistance of counsel, under state and federal constitutions

and Texas Code of Criminal Procedure are fully protected.

WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, defendant requests the state provide the


defendant with written notice at least 21 days prior to trial of all prior convictions and bad acts it

intends to introduce during the guilt/innocence and in the event necessary punishment phases of trial.

Respectfully submitted,

/S/ Anthony Osso

ANTHONY OSSO
T.B.A. No. 15336800
440 Louisiana, Suite 1125
Houston, Texas 77002
Tel: (713) 225-4444
Fax: (713) 222-1110

/S/ LISA ANDREWS

LISA K. ANDREWS
TBA # 24000676
1207 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77019
(713) 523-7878
(713) 523-7887 Facsimile

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, ANTHONY OSSO hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above DEFENDANT'S
REQUEST FOR THE STATE TO PROVIDE DEFENDANT WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF ALL PRIOR CRIMINAL
CONVICTIONS AND BAD ACTS INTENDED TO BE INTRODUCED DURING THE GUILT/INNOCENCE AND
PUNISHMENT PHASES OF TRIAL has been forwarded on this day of ,
2023 to:

Janna Ozwald
[email protected]

/S/ Anthony Osso

ANTHONY OSSO

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CAUSE NO. 1730522

THE STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF


§
VS. § HARRIS COUNTY, T E X A S
§
THERESA RAYE BALBOA § 1 7 4 T H J UDICIAL D I S T R I C T

ORDER
DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR
THE STATE TO PROVIDE DEFENDANT WITH
WRITTEN NOTICE OF ALL PRIOR CRIMINAL
CONVICTIONS AND BAD ACTS INTENDED
TO BE INTRODUCED DURING THE
GUILT/INNOCENCE AND PUNISHMENT PHASES OF TRIAL

CAME TO BE HEARD, this day of , 2023, the foregoing DEFENDANT'S

REQUEST FOR THE COURT TO ORDER THE STATE TO PROVIDE DEFENDANT WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF

ALL PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AND BAD ACTS INTENDED TO BE INTRODUCED AT TRIAL, and the

court having considered said request is of the opinion it should be GRANTED.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that the state shall provide defendant with written notice of all

prior convictions and bad acts with date, place, time, and complainant’s name if applicable, it intends

to introduce during the guilt/innocence and punishment phases of trial on or before the _______ day

of ________________, 2023.

JUDGE PRESIDING

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Automated Certificate of eService
This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system.
The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system
on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing
certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a
certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules.

Anthony Osso on behalf of Anthony Osso


Bar No. 15336800
[email protected]
Envelope ID: 71529544
Status as of 1/5/2023 5:17 PM CST

Case Contacts

Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status

Janna Ozwald [email protected] 1/5/2023 3:58:10 PM ERROR


SEALED VOUCHER
Filed23February20P4:38
MarilynBurgess-DistrictClerk
586360
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA HarrisCounty
SUP154261_673199
By:JGREEN
APPLICATION FOR SUBPOENA BY STATE FOR WITNESS IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
Brett Batchelor- February 20, 2023

CAUSE NO. 173052201010 003

THE STATE OF TEXAS IN THE 174 DISTRICT COURT


VS.. OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
THERESA RAYE BALBOA OFFENSE CAPITAL MURDER-UNDER TEN
YRS

1 Y Harris County
Please issue a subpoena in the above-styled cause for the following named witness(es) whose location and vocation in this State, as far
as known, I state below:

Custodian of Records c/o Legal Department1, Vocation: Unknown, Service Type: Peace Officer
Child Protective Services Dept. Of Family & Protective Services (Murworth), Yes
2525 Murworth Houston, TX 77054 [email protected] , County: Harris
Officer Instructions: serve via email and include the confidential attachmentDo not serve by Cerified Mail. Duces Tecum, b1151c5e-39fd-
4eb0-8bc1-717699f594d4,
Special Instructions for Witness: Please provide any and all DFPS records (all counties), including but not limited to: summaries, narratives,
interviews, contact records, audio, video, and/or photographs, related to the family referenced in the attached document. Please produce said
records on a CD, DVD or other electronic format along with a completed business records affidavit.

Please provide this documentation by the date on this subpoena in lieu of appearance.

Please email records to: [email protected] true

IN: OFFENSE REPORT NUMBER: 070885221 C

if found in your county, to appear before the Honorable HAZEL B. JONES, IN THE 174 DISTRICT COURT, Harris County, Texas,
on 03/31/2023 at 8:45 A.M., to give evidence in behalf of the State and Defendant in the above styled cause wherein the State of Texas is
the Plaintiff and THERESA RAYE BALBOA is the Defendant, and to remain there from day to day, term to term until discharged by
the Court. The testimony of said witness(es) is believed to be material to the State.

Brett Batchelor
Assistant District Attorney 24090849
Harris County, Texas
713-274-5800
[email protected]
[email protected]
Filed23February20P4:38
MarilynBurgess-DistrictClerk
HarrisCounty
SUP154261_673199
By:JGREEN

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