Man Pleads Guilty to State-Jail Felony; Judge Accepts 180-Day Sentence

Carlos White pleaded guilty to a state-jail felony charge of possession of a controlled substance in Bexar County court on July 28. The court accepted the plea and sentenced White to 180 days in a state jail facility under the terms of the plea agreement.

During the hearing, the judge reviewed plea admonishments with White and confirmed he understood the range of punishment for a state-jail felony (180 days to two years and up to a $10,000 fine). The defense explained White had explored alternatives, including specialty courts, but had not been accepted. The judge imposed the 180-day term as provided by the plea, gave credit for any time served, and advised White of the prohibition on owning firearms following a felony conviction. The court also covered the waiver of appellate rights under the plea bargain and accepted the state's exhibits that formed the factual basis for the plea.

Why it matters: The sentence resolves the pending indictment in this case and directs White toward the sanctions and services specified during the plea, including referral recommendations the court mentioned for post-release services.

The judge also encouraged White to seek continuing care and mental-health resources offered by community providers as part of efforts to reduce future contact with the criminal justice system.