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Judge Boyd Denies Release After 11th Drug Violation, Fixes File Mix-Up & Sentences Two Defendants

Step inside a Texas felony courtroom as Judge Boyd handles a chaotic and emotional docket involving: A defendant with 11 bond violations, including a positive cocaine test A dramatic courtroom plea for release to avoid losing his home A major file-number mix-up between two felony cases A full guilty plea and sentencing for a burglary defendant This episode shows how judges control fast-moving felony hearings, correct clerical errors, enforce bond conditions, and ensure plea agreements meet legal requirements. 🔷 CASE 1 — FILE MIX-UP & DRUG-POSSESSION PLEA (Michael Robert Garza) Court discovers the indictment packet is mislabeled — the theft case and drug case numbers were swapped. After confirming the correct case (2025-CR-010881 / 010884), Judge proceeds. Charge: Plea Terms: Defendant pleads No Contest Pleads TRUE to enhancement Waives jury trial & appeal rights No contact with Macy’s (store involved) Companion case 2025-CR-010884 taken into consideration SENTENCE: ✔ 2 years TDCJ ✔ $15 fine ✔ Time to run concurrent ✔ Credit for time served Judge Boyd ends with: “Make better choices or you’re going to find yourself in prison for the rest of your life.” 🔷 CASE 2 — 11th VIOLATION REPORT: COCAINE POSITIVE (Antonio Garcia) A warrant was issued after the court received Garcia’s 11th violation report, including: Positive cocaine test at Lifetime Recovery Prior repeated violations Serious drug-addiction concerns Defense asks for: Modification of GPS to allow Garcia to keep working Time to enter inpatient treatment 30 days to self-report for rehab Judge Boyd refuses: RULING: ✔ Garcia must remain in custody ✔ Will be brought back tomorrow when his real attorney can appear ✔ Deputies will coordinate schedule ✔ Final appearance deadline: Thursday Garcia begs emotionally, explaining: He’s the sole provider Fears his family will lose their home Promises to self-report tomorrow Judge Boyd responds firmly but compassionately: “The last time you use may be the last time you use… I won’t send you back into the world knowing you can’t stop on your own.” 🔷 CASE 3 — BURGLARY OF A BUILDING PLEA (Jimmy Vara Jr.) Charge: ✔ Burglary of a Building — State Jail Felony Range: 180 days–2 years SJF + $10,000 fine State corrects indictment (minor name order error) and waives Paragraph B. Plea Agreement: 2 years State Jail, suspended 4 years community supervision No contact with alleged victim (Luis Montemayor) $1,000 fine (probated) 120 hours community service Parent classes → convert to completed service Random UAs Restitution No contact with minors / Cannot work in home-health care Defendant admits he entered property, took tools, cleaned up with homeowner’s water hose, and needed money. Judge questions drug history; defendant first denies but later clarifies. SENTENCE: ✔ 2 years SJF suspended ✔ 4 years probation ✔ TAP evaluation ✔ Field visits monthly ✔ Referral to Felony Drug Court #JudgeBoyd #TexasCourt #BondViolation #DrugCase #BurglaryCase #FelonyPlea #CourtFootage #LegalEducation #RealCourtroom #TexasLaw #SentencingHearing