Judge approves deferred adjudication with treatment, restitution for Christopher Robert Tatum

The court accepted a deferred-adjudication plea from Christopher Robert Tatum in cause 2026 CR 0007122 and set conditions aimed at treatment and restitution. The judge reviewed admonishments, immigration consequences, and the defendant's waiver of jury trial before stating, "I'm going to give it to you," while explaining conditions tailored to the defendant's needs.

Under the terms discussed in court, the judge set deferred adjudication for four years (the state had recommended five), required 200 hours of community service, restitution totaling $3,000 payable at $100 per month beginning mid-October 2026, proof of employment within 45 days, no employment as a home-health care provider or with minors, a required mental-health evaluation and continued treatment with the Center for Healthcare Services, and prohibition on firearm possession. The court emphasized the defendant must stay in contact with probation and can request an extension if needed. The court also advised the defendant that, if deferred adjudication were later revoked, the maximum exposure could be up to 10 years and a $10,000 fine for the underlying offense.