Judge Boyd Accepts Guilty Plea in Serious Felony Case, Sets PSI & Delays Sentencing | Texas Court

In this Texas criminal court hearing, Judge Boyd presides over multiple matters including plea deadlines, probation extensions, and a detailed felony plea hearing involving serious charges.

The session begins with the court setting plea deadline dates for co-defendants and warning that no plea agreements will be considered after August 24 without good cause. Judge Boyd explains that cases will proceed to jury trial if no resolution is reached by the deadline and emphasizes punctual court appearance, warning that arrest warrants may issue for lateness or failure to appear.

The court also addresses a probation extension for a defendant recently released from custody, ordering:

A one-year probation extension

Minimum supervisory fees

Virtual reporting approval

Potential early termination if all conditions are completed without violations

The primary hearing involves State of Texas v. Katrina Mendoza, where the defendant enters a guilty plea to Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury to a Child, a first-degree felony. Judge Boyd conducts an extensive plea colloquy, ensuring the defendant understands:

The full punishment range (5 years to life imprisonment)

Waiver of jury trial, confrontation, and appeal rights

The impact of an affirmative finding of family violence

A permanent firearm and ammunition prohibition

Restrictions on custodial rights

That sentencing will be delayed pending the co-defendant’s jury trial

The court accepts the plea, orders a Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI), and schedules future status dates. The defense also raises concerns regarding the defendant’s custody classification, with the court advising counsel to seek reclassification through the sheriff’s department, reserving the right to review the issue at a later hearing.

This video presents real courtroom procedure and illustrates how Texas courts handle high-level felony pleas, probation supervision, plea deadlines, and judicial safeguards.

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