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 27th – updated 6a
174th Court
MURDER and AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
1884576-77 – Prosecutors Lindsey Bondurant and Nikki Fontenot – Defense Wilvin Carter and Teresa Lakho (judge Hazel Jones presiding: jury to resume punishment 10a October 27th on reduced charge of Manslaughter. The Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge – Not Guilty)
177th Court
ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER – CHOKING
1890370 – Prosecutors Walter Hill and Cole Van Ness – Defense John McDermott (judge Emily Detoto presiding: opening statements 9:30a October 27th)
263rd Court
MURDER
1827353 – Prosecutors Stephany Abner and Darian Hannah – Defense Cheryl Irvin, Jason Yancey and Yusuf Bavi (judge Melissa Morris presiding: jury began deliberations 3:24p October 26th)
339th Court
MURDER
1917666 – Prosecutors Aaron Von Quintus and Katrina Figueroa – Defense Damon Parrish III and Nicole Clark Cunningham (judge Te’iva Bell presiding: state’s case resumes 9a October 27th)
351st Court
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
1906216 – Prosecutors Jay Gordon and Alex Napuri – Defense Lance Hamm and Brandon Leonard ( judge Nata Cornelio presiding: opening statements 12:15p October 28th)
482nd Court
AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1933073 – Prosecutors Panos Melisaris and Blair Duroy – Defense Lonnie Knowles and Ned Barnett (judge Veronica Nelson presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a October 27th)
488th Court
MURDER
1909880 – Prosecutors Jason Campo, Elizabeth Frey and Blaise Jurisich – Defense Paul Morgan and Daniel Henry (judge Matt Peneguy presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a October 27th)
496th Court
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
1910098 – Prosecutor Will Thomas – Defense Jeff Erskine (judge Dan Simons presiding: opening statements 10:30a October 27th)
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: jury deliberated 2:49p – 5:07p October 22nd – jury deliberated 9a – 3:58p October 23rd – jury deliberated 9a – 3:20p October 26th with judge Kaycee Jones presiding since judge Brown was called for jury duty on October 26th – HUNG JURY declared)