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 13th – updated 5p
177th Court
MURDER
1690367 – Prosecutor Missy Hoffman and Michael Abner – Defense Monique Sparks and Tesia Lisbon (judge Emily Detoto presiding: state’s evidence resumes 9:30a October 14th)
183rd Court
MURDER
1931598 – Prosecutors Georgina Stephenson and Carina Batista – Defense Julio Vela, Jonathan Vela and Christiana Bocanegra (judge Lance Long presiding: opening statements 9:30a October 13th)
338th Court
MURDER
1836581 – Prosecutors Steven Harris and Alex Yarrow – Defense Kyle Sampson (judge Michele Oncken presiding: state’s case resumes 8:45a October 13th)
ABC13NEWS
487th Court
MURDER
1881689 – Prosecutors Taylor Carter and Brian Jordan – Defense Herschel Cashin, Arthur Washington and Sanam Mirfattah (judge Stacy Allen Barrow presiding: jury began deliberations 10:06a October 13th)
496th Court
MURDER
1872052 – Prosecutors Steve Walsh and Panos Melisaris – Defense Hannah Frank, Michael Moore, Tiffany Hill, Natalie Ganem and Gema Lopez (judge Dan Simons presiding: opening statements 11a October 14th – RETRIAL – 4-29-26 hung)
ERD Court
EVADING ARREST WITH A VEHICLE AND POSSESSION
1974331-32 – Prosecutor Logan Boughal – Defense Adam Brown (visiting judge Jim Anderson presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9:30a October 14th)
ERD Court
INDECENCY WITH A CHILD
1897931 – Prosecutors Mikeala Morris and MItchell Johnson – Defense Nicholas Hughes and Jose Ceja (visiting judge Lisa Burkhalter presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9a October 14th)
Court 4
UNLAWFULLY CARRYING A WEAPON
2618595 – Prosecutor William Crawford – Defense Coby Dubose, Alli Cannon and Sandra Johnson (visiting judge John Clinton presiding: case resumes October 14th)
Court 8
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
2622670 – Prosecutor Cole Heisner – Defense Nicci Campbell and Kimberly Garcia (judge Erika Ramirez presiding: case continues October 14th)
Court 16
DWI 2nd
2586248 – Prosecutors Kaylee Goodspeed – Defense Mitchell Leonard (judge Linda Garcia presiding: case resumes October 13th)