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 15th – updated 4p
177th Court
MURDER
1690367 – Prosecutor Missy Hoffman and Michael Abner – Defense Monique Sparks and Tesia Lisbon (judge Emily Detoto presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a October 16th)
183rd Court
MURDER
1931598 – Prosecutors Georgina Stephenson and Carina Batista – Defense Julio Vela, Jonathan Vela and Christiana Bocanegra (judge Lance Long presiding: jury began deliberations 3:20p October 15th)
208th Court
MURDER
1892768 – Prosecutors Abeer Farid and Jonathan Hardegree – Defense Mark Thiessen and Nathan Beedle (judge Beverly Armstrong presiding: voir dire process afternoon of October 15th)
263rd Court
MURDER
1827353 – Prosecutors Stephany Abner and Darian Hannah – Defense Cheryl Irvin, Jason Yancey and Yusuf Bavi (judge Melissa Morris presiding: opening statements 11a October 19th)
338th Court
MURDER
1836581 – Prosecutors Steven Harris and Alex Yarrow – Defense Kyle Sampson (judge Michele Oncken presiding: jury began deliberations 3:15p October 15th)
ABC13NEWS
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: state’s case resumes 12:30p October 15th – A RETRIAL – 4-29-26 hung)
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: jury begins deliberations 3:50p October 15th)
Court 16
DWI 2nd
2631236 – Prosecutor Sam Anderson – Defense Michael Mueller (judge Linda Garcia presiding: case resumes October 16th)