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
AUG 4th – updated 2p
180th Court
POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
1903570 – Prosecutor Abraham Chopin – Defense Tim Adams (judge Tami Pierce presiding: state’s case resumes 8:30a August 4th)
185th Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
1926662 – Prosecutor Nicholas Saenz – Defense Derrick Flemming (judge Andy Beall presiding: voir dire completed morning of August 4th – opening statements to begin in the afternoon)
339th Court
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER – CHOKING
1944189 – Prosecutor Jason Esmaili – Defense Jay Dedrick (judge Te’iva Bell presiding: opening statements 9a August 5th)
497th Court
EVADING ARREST WITH A VEHICLE
1941217 – Prosecutor Alex Nutt – Defense Mike Haddad and Ian Timmons (judge Peyton Peebles presiding – sentencing 9a August 4th)
ERD Court
INJURY TO THE ELDERLY
1923425 – Prosecutor Ethan Smith – Defense Lynda Jetton and Arienna Toh (visiting judge Christi Kennedy presiding 4th floor Family Law Center: opening statements 8:30a August 5th)
ERD Court
SUPER AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1958978 – Prosecutors Nidia Ventura and Radarius Morrow – Defense Vafa Jasemi Zergani, Chris Henderson and Alex Tijerino (visiting judge Jim Anderson presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: jury panel relieved August 4th – to voir dire another panel August 7th)
Court 4
INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
2574900 – Prosecutor Rebecca Hendershott – Defense Nicholas Poehl (visiting judge Sherman Ross presiding: state’s case afternoon of August 4th)
Court 8
DWI
2600480 – Prosecutor Storrey Slaughter – Defense Sean Darvishi and Manny Guerra (judge Erika Ramirez presiding: case continues August 4th)