Judge Boyd Sets $75,000 Bond, Orders Partial GPS, Schedules Multiple Contested Hearings

Step inside a real Texas felony courtroom as Judge Boyd moves through a high-pressure docket involving bond motions, contested hearings, Safety-P substance-abuse placement, restitution scheduling, plea-deadline negotiations, suppression-motion settings, and a full adjudication on a prior deferred case.

The hearing opens with a PSI-related case needing expedited scheduling. Judge Boyd attempts to advance the interview to early December so the defendant can return before Christmas. She then reviews a motion to revoke related to Mr. De León, confirming his arrest history, failure-to-appear questions, and the new pending offense.

Both sides agree to request a bond, and after testimony, Judge Boyd sets bond at $75,000, orders no contact with both complainants, and imposes partial GPS with attorney-access only. She explains the strict rules:

“If you see an H-E-B on the way to the attorney’s office — you cannot stop.”

The court then schedules a contested hearing for December 11, requiring both sides to present witnesses, including one located in Florida.

Another case involves Abelino Lopez, whose TAP recommendation places him into Safety-P residential treatment. Judge Boyd warns him to stay compliant and return to court after release. A restitution fight is reset because witnesses are unavailable, with the state and defense allowed to resolve it by agreement before February.

More felony cases follow, including discovery disputes over body-cam footage, CPS records, lab materials, and large volumes of video evidence. Judge Boyd issues strict final plea-deadline dates for the last week of December, telling counsel to bring a flash drive if discovery cannot be downloaded.

A defendant requests clarification on supervised contact with his children. Judge Boyd allows contact but confirms no overnight stays, even with supervision, due to GPS interpretation issues.

Defense later moves to modify GPS restrictions for a car salesman needing to test-drive and travel statewide. Judge Boyd denies the motion, citing the second pending felony and lack of justification for loosening restrictions.

The docket closes with two major events:

A dispositive motion-to-suppress set for December 12, requiring an interpreter.

Miguel Contreras’s adjudication hearing, where he pleads true to violating Condition #4 of his deferred adjudication for evading arrest. Judge Boyd gives him a choice:
• Eight months state jail, or
• Follow the new mental-health + dual-diagnosis outpatient plan.
He chooses the program, and Judge Boyd orders monthly field visits to ensure compliance.

This docket showcases Judge Boyd’s blend of firmness, clarity, humor, and strict expectations, especially on bond restrictions, treatment programs, plea deadlines, and compliance for high-risk defendants.

This video is for educational and informational purposes only.
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