Court accepts no-contest plea; Jimenez given three years deferred adjudication

The court called 2019CR6016, State of Texas v. David Jimenez. Megan Galloway announced for the state and counsel identified as Rafaelia announced for the defense. An interpreter was sworn and the court confirmed that discovery and admonishments had been reviewed with the defendant.

The charge was described as evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, a third-degree felony carrying a punishment range of two to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The defendant entered a plea of no contest and the court found the state's exhibits sufficient to support a guilty finding. The court deferred adjudication rather than entering a judgment of guilt.

Judge Stephanie Boyd pronounced sentence consistent with the plea agreement: three years deferred adjudication with requirements that include a TAP evaluation, 100 hours of community service and restitution, a driver safety course (completion to satisfy 50 hours), parenting classes, monthly field visits for four months, and a prohibition on driving without a valid license and proof of insurance. The judge also ordered proof of employment within 45 days and restricted certain kinds of employment (no home-healthcare or work with minors) as conditions of the deferred adjudication.

Defense counsel asked the court to follow the agreement and the court accepted the recommended terms. The court advised the defendant that because he waived certain appellate rights as part of the plea, appeals would be limited to pretrial motions that had been filed and ruled on. Probation was directed to go over the detailed conditions with the defendant before he left court.