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 22nd – updated 6a
174th Court
MURDER
1884576-77 – Prosecutors Lindsey Bondurant and Nikki Fontenot – Defense Wilvin Carter and Teresa Lakho (judge Hazel Jones presiding: jury began deliberations 2:14p October 22nd)
248th Court
EVADING ARREST WITH A VEHICLE
1958511 – Prosecutor Walter Hill – Defense Joe Varela (judge Hilary Unger presiding: punishment evidence 10a October 22nd)
263rd Court
MURDER
1827353 – Prosecutors Stephany Abner and Darian Hannah – Defense Cheryl Irvin, Jason Yancey and Yusuf Bavi (judge Melissa Morris presiding: state rested – case resumes 9a October 22nd)
ERD Court
CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
1636937 – Prosecutors Marie Defretin and Ethan Smith – Defense Lott Brooks III (visiting judge Kaycee Jones presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: punishment evidence 9a October 22nd)
ERD Court
CAPITAL MURDER
1897940 – Prosecutors Phillip White and Maroun Koutani – Defense Ed Chernoff, Brian Roberts and Ryan McLearen (visiting judge Marc Brown presiding, 4th floor Family Law Center: state’s case resumes 9:30a October 22nd)
Court 2
DWI
2633033 – Prosecutor DeAndre Bell – Defense Bernie Aguirre (visiting judge Natalie Fleming presiding: case resumes October 22nd)