About the Author Jeff “The Rosster” Ross
I am a 42-year veteran Prosecutor (television clips) , Chief Prosecutor (newspaper clips) and criminal defense lawyer – and I created this website to acknowledge the excellent efforts of my colleagues who work with felonies and misdemeanors at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston, Texas.
I publish trials in progress, trial verdicts, in-trial pleas and dismissals, trial setting dismissals, trial standings, judge standings, lawyer statistics, lawyer standings, photos and other court news and nuggets.
“My goal is to shine a light on the fine prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and other courthouse personnel who serve the interest of justice in our community. Our work is the last line of defense for those who will lose their freedom or become free. Thanks to all for your fine work!”
For additions, deletions, corrections or to send a head shot or trial victory in another county please contact me at (cell) 713-582-4462 or (email) jeffross486@gmail.com
Published: Weekly – Every Friday by 5pm – Publishing deadline is 3pm Fridays – First Publication February 2017
“TRIAL IN PROGRESS” – HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE. Trials in Progress are updated twice-a-day and the information is gathered from the Harris County District Clerk’s website – “preview docket sheet” found under the“images” tab of the case summary page
MAY 14, 2026 – trials in progress– updated 6a
174th – MURDER
1830460 – Prosecutors Jayelle Lozoya and Angela Weltin – Defense Craig Hughes and Chase Clayton (judge Hazel Jones presiding: defense punishment evidence to continue 10a May 14th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
180th – MURDER
1894991 – Prosecutors Matt Magill and Scott Hutchings – Defense Wilvin Carter and Teresa Lakho (judge Tami Pierce presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a May 14th) CHANNEL2NEWS
185th – MURDER
1909675 – Prosecutor Neha Mehtaji – Defense Tim Donahue (judge Andy Beall presiding: state’s case resumes 10a May 14th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
208th – BURGLARY OF A HABITATION AND KIDNAPPING
1924386-7 – Prosecutor Tiffany Harrell – Defense Paul Morgan and Mike Haddad (judge Beverly Armstrong presiding: defense’s case resumes 9a May 14th)
230th – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1886463 – Prosecutors Maria Juarez and Tieranee Jones – Defense Ciera Abernathy, Charles Johnson II and Leslie Foy (judge Chris Morton presiding: defense’s case resumes 9a May 14th)
337th – SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1859006 – Prosecutors Kimberly Smith and Hector Garza – Defense Mike Monks (judge Colleen Gaido presiding: closing arguments 8:30a May 14th)
497th – MURDER
1843896 – Prosecutors Bryan Honeycutt and Nidia Ventura – Defense Nathan Hennigan (visiting judge Denise Bradley presiding: jury deliberated 2:15p – 5:10p May 13th – to continue deliberations 9a May 14th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
ERD Court – MURDER
1709442 – 4th floor Family Law Center – Prosecutors Brittney Symons and Ryan Volkmer – Defense John Clark, Phillip Clark and Gilbert Villarreal (visiting judge Lisa Burkhalter presiding: state’s case resumes 9:15a May 14th) HOUSTON CHRONICLE
ERD Court – MURDER
1958208 – 4th floor Family Law Center – Prosecutors Brett Batchelor and Helen Le – Defense Lott Brooks and Jennifer Jenkins (visiting judge Vanessa Velasquez presiding: state’s case resumes 9:15a May 14th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
ERD Court – AGG ROBB, BURGLARY W/INT, FELON WEAPON
1874940-41-42 – 4th floor Family Law Center – Prosecutor Clarissa Escobedo – Defense Pro Se (visiting judge Susan Brown presiding: COURT TRIAL – case resumes 10:30a May 19th)
CCL4 – DWI >.15
2565483 – Prosecutor Peter Uli – Defense Bryan Garris and Coby Dubose (judge Shannon Baldwin presiding: – Motion to Suppress was denied on May 6th, after a hearing – opening statements to begin May 19th)
CCL10 – DWI 2nd
2571983 – Prosecutor Alex Yarrow – Defense Rick Detoto (judge Juanita Jackson presiding: state’s case to resume May 14th)
I have known 185th Criminal District Court judge Andy Beall since she first started at the DA’s office as a prosecutor. She is an excellent judge and deserving of another term. Please consider her candidacy!
EVERY VOTE COUNTS IN THIS RUN-OFF! This might be the only local race that needs your attention! Please take the time to go out and VOTE next week for the excellent judge of the 209th Criminal District Court – Brian Warren
Note: Any invitations I post for judge’s fundraisers are done on my own volition without pay. I only post judge campaign posters for judges that I know personally and can vouch for their excellent record and character as a judge, prosecutor or defense attorney.