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 24th – updated 6a
185th Court
MURDER
1909679 – Prosecutors Neha Mehtaji and Stacy Scofield – Defense Eddie Cortes (judge Andy Beall presiding: state’s case resumes July 24th)
228th Court
INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER WITH A VEHICLE INTO A POLICE OFFICER
1894438 – Prosecutors Heather Axline and Whitney Rasberry – Defense Craig Hughes and Thomas Waddle (judge Caroline Dozier presiding: state’s case resumes 10a July 24th)
ERD Court
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
1813085 – Prosecutors Tieranee Jones and Nidia Ventura – Defense Zakiya Carter, Arianna Toh and Kandice Horsey (visiting judge Kaycee Jones presiding – 4th floor Family Law Center: jury deliberated 3:10p – 4:50p July 23rd – to continue deliberations 8:30a July 24th)