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
OCT 5th – updated 6a
174th Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1775241 – Prosecutors Will Cowardin and Cristina Platter – Defense Monique Sparks and Lance Hamm (judge Hazel Jones presiding: sealed file – not open to the public on the clerk’s website – defendant Johntiz Robertson)
184th Court
INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER WITH A VEHICLE
1794027 – Prosecutor Xavier Stafford – Defense Julio Vela and Gianpaolo Macerola (judge Kat Thomas presiding: closing arguments 9:30a October 5th)
184th Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1653517 – Prosecutors Dylan Larsen and Eddie Vazquez – Defense Mark Metzger and Christopher Carlson (judge Kat Thomas presiding: opening statements 10a October 7th)
351st Court
SEXUAL PREDATOR – CIVIL COMMITMENT
1611045-Z – Special Prosecutors Tara Matlak, Heather Raun and Olivia MacDonald – Defense Deborah Wilkinson and Ogochukwu Olike (judge Nata Cornelio presiding: opening statements 10:30a October 5th)
ERD Court
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1693642 – Prosecutors Mitchell Johnson and Tiffany Caudill – Defense Danielle Saenz and Willis Ray (visiting judge Jim Anderson presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: opening statements 9a October 5th)
Remembering Kristin Guiney
We in the Harris County criminal justice community are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our most distinguished and respected colleagues, Kristin Guiney.
Kristin devoted her professional life to public service, serving as a prosecutor, district court judge, and appellate court judge. Throughout her remarkable career, she earned the respect and admiration of those who had the privilege of knowing and working with her.
Beyond her many professional accomplishments, Kristin was a respected lawyer, devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend and colleague. Her contributions to our legal community and the lives she touched will not be forgotten.
She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all those whose lives were enriched by knowing her. Please view a wonderful tribute to Kristin by Murray Newman at Life at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse
