Judge West Accepts Guilty Plea in Aggravated Assault Case, Slashes Bond to $1,000 Before Sentencing

#judgewest #courtroomdrama #guiltyplea #aggravatedassault #DeadlyWeaponCase #BondReduction #deferredprobation #courtcam #truecrimecourt #lawtube #justicesystem #realcourtroomvideos #viralcourtclips In this courtroom hearing before Judge West, defendant Spencer Brousard formally enters a guilty plea to a second-degree felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, arising from a July 27, 2025 incident.

Judge West confirms on the record that the plea is entered freely, voluntarily, and knowingly, with the defendant acknowledging that he understands he is waiving his right to appeal. The court reviews the plea documents and ensures Brousard understands the legal consequences of his plea, including potential immigration consequences if he is not a U.S. citizen.

The plea agreement calls for five years of deferred probation, a $500 fine, and full compliance with all probation terms. Judge West makes a formal finding that the defendant is mentally competent and understands the nature and consequences of his plea. Sentencing is reset so the probation department can prepare a pre-sentence investigation report.

The State outlines the facts of the case, stating the offense involved an in-home argument with the defendant’s adult sister, during which he brandished a machete. Although the victim later expressed a desire to drop the charges, the State indicates it can proceed based on the available evidence.

Based on the plea agreement, Judge West reduces the defendant’s bond to $1,000 pending sentencing, imposing strict conditions. The defendant must immediately report to probation upon release and is ordered to have no contact or communication with the victim. Any violation could result in the court rejecting the plea agreement.

This video provides a detailed look at how guilty pleas, deferred probation, bond reductions, and no-contact orders are handled in serious felony assault cases. DISCLAIMER

This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The content shown is based on publicly available courtroom proceedings.