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
JULY 8th – updated 6a
185th Court
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
1919088 – Prosecutor Mikeala Morris – Defense Diana Sims (judge Andy Beall presiding: state’s case resumes July 8th)
262nd Court
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1948134 – Prosecutors Carina Batista and Radarius Morrow – Defense Lara Autrey and Eddie Cortes (judge Lori Chambers Gray presiding: voir dire process afternoon of July 7th – case continues July 8th)
497th Court
THEFT <$2500 WITH AT LEAST 2 PRIOR THEFT CONVICTIONS
1965642 – Prosecutors Alex Nutt and Joshua Normand – Defense Kate Ferrell and Alli Cannon (judge Peyton Peebles presiding: jury deliberated 2:03p – 5:04p July 7th Allen Charge Read – jury to continue deliberations 9a July 8th)
ERD Court
SEXUAL ASSAULT
1807431 – Prosecutors Shalynn Arbour and Brianna Perry – Defense Tyrone Moncriffe and Shane Sanders (visiting judge Lisa Burkhalter 4th floor Family Law Center presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a July 8th)
ERD Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
1923621 – Prosecutors Grayson Berdofe and Stephany De Silva – Defense Mark Thering and Wendy Baker (visiting judge Jim Anderson presiding 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9a July 8th)
Court 5
DWI
2565785 – Prosecutor Shantia Shah – Defense Tyler Flood and Brianne Boiarsky (judge David Fleischer presiding: state’s case resumes July 8th)
Court 11
DWI
2594805 – Prosecutor Dominic Vela – Defense Kenneth Allen Jr. (judge Sedrick Walker presiding: state’s case to resume July 8th)
Court 13
DWI >.15
2529862 – Prosecutor Ryan Yanaway – Defense De’La Spears (judge Raul Rodriguez presiding: opening statements July 8th)
Court 16
DWI
2576447 – Prosecutor Peter Uli – Defense Matt Perez (judge Linda Garcia presiding: state’s case resumes July 9th)