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Judge Boyd introduced the case and the parties and explained foundational criminal‑trial concepts: an indictment only charges a person and is not evidence of guilt; the defendant is presumed innocent; the state bears the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt; the defendant has the right not to testify and that decision cannot be held against them. She also explained the distinction between the guilt phase and, if necessary, the punishment phase and asked jurors about time and language constraints. During voir dire the court and counsel questioned panel members on bias related to prior experiences with law enforcement, prior jury service, language comprehension, and personal scheduling conflicts.

Prosecutors and defense counsel introduced themselves to the panel and the court handled routine logistical matters: the court told jurors the trial likely would conclude by Wednesday, asked jurors to keep their white juror cards visible during roll calls and to stand to speak for the record in the poorly‑acousticked courtroom, and noted accommodations for non‑English speakers. Judge Boyd engaged the panel with interactive examples to ensure understanding of legal definitions (for example, “appropriation” and “effective consent” in theft and unauthorized‑use statutes) and sought to identify anyone with particular hardship or bias that would disqualify them from service.

The court instructed the panel on critical legal standards — reasonable doubt, presumption of innocence and the limit on what the indictment may be used for — and gave practical guidance on jury conduct, contact during breaks, and how to notify the court of conflicts. Voir dire by counsel followed the court’s preliminary instructions.

The court also addressed administrative logistics: jurors were told to return by a specified time, the court anticipated completing selection over consecutive days, and deputies were asked to coordinate juror contact and postings to manage absences.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MON, FEB 24, 2025/JUDGE STEPHANIE BOYD/187TH DIST COURT/AFTERNOON DOC +JURY SELECT.: STATE VS FITTEN","oneSentenceSummary","The 187th District Court began jury selection for State v. Miles Fenton. Judge Stephanie Boyd gave the venire detailed instructions on presumption of innocence, burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendant’s right not to testify, bias, and practical scheduling details for the panel.","taxTitle","Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66298,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6314270,"187th District Court: multiple pleas, sentences and calendar resets recorded; Veterans Treatment Court referral ordered",1332,3303000,4635000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2384617-f39a74a68830193c54012505b84f1d4e&start=3303&end=4635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2384617-f39a74a68830193c54012505b84f1d4e/thumbnail_3303000.jpg","/articles/6314270/Texas/187th-District-Court-multiple-pleas-sentences-and-calendar-resets-recorded-Veterans-Treatment-Court-referral-ordered","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6314270-e962bf840e59b7627c27d34be9a0c57c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775577430&Signature=oEh7nBTYZVe11UZfNFBPuWZn2eFwc5ijlxxs-pTlpzKvtUppvYmdMXX5EF1mimMUck5jMMN68pZuGEOb6vDZbmQC9NisxzrL3TAgcwU4IPs2IubX5qn3tFU~Cj9mKAYFsFfoj3IJ2yG~vev3TzgVM3kDStYVUFI96lNaXbLWIXRChxZvt70fC0gd1Po7TLeU25EjFnDJB3O0v18dS0dJr4DNgl6uRFHTQDdxEQHJ2aTdRpbchsxb9gUcE78cWwGXSSSHtxkPBXnFAfmjo5Tq9uoOYBfWboM324L6Lh9BGTccGPBtyRb4~XqhXrDQ0wA-Kqb9OwEpwxzAgCOSDnuwQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Stephanie Boyd convened a multi‑case calendar call in the 187th District Court. The session included plea acceptances, sentencing, bond resets, treatment referrals and scheduling orders across multiple dockets.

Daniel Montoya (cause 2024CR011984) — The court accepted Montoya’s no‑contest plea to count 1 (aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second‑degree felony). Under the plea the state asked that punishment be assessed at two years in prison with a $500 fine, an affirmative deadly‑weapon finding and an affirmative family‑violence finding. The court deferred a finding of guilt and indicated sentencing would be reset; counsel and the court scheduled a sentencing/reset date for March 17 and discussed waiving a presentence investigation if deferred adjudication were granted.

Jocavon Jones (cause listed on the record) — The court accepted a plea to the lesser‑included offense of theft from a person (state‑jail felony). The court found Jones guilty, assessed eight months in the Bexar County Jail under the applicable local provision, imposed a $1,000 fine, and gave credit for time served. The plea included a waiver of appeal and the court advised Jones about consequences tied to the conviction.

Marcus Trammell — The court accepted a plea recommending deferred adjudication with conditions. Trammell was referred to Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) pending acceptance; the court entered four years of community supervision if deferred, remote or in‑person reporting by Zoom as required, random UAs, TAP and MC evaluations, and 200 hours of community service/restoration (with 100 hours credited upon completion of anger‑management). The court specified no contact orders with identified persons and limited certain employment (no home‑health or work with minors); the court said if VTC accepts supervision the VTC will supervise rather than the court.

Humberto Nunez (cause 2024‑11670 on the docket) — With an interpreter present and after receiving plea admonishments and immigration counseling by defense counsel, the court accepted a no‑contest plea to possession of a controlled substance (penalty group 1, less than 1 gram, state‑jail felony). The court sentenced Nunez to 180 days in the Bexar County Jail, imposed a $1,500 fine, ordered credit for time served and advised the defendant that deportation and denial of reentry were possible consequences.

Tony Rodriguez — The court reset discovery and restored bonds previously set by a magistrate. For one cause the court set bond at $20,000 and for another at $25,000, ordered 120 sober meetings in 120 days, regular UAs, outpatient treatment with Lifetime Recovery, waived fees, and set discovery/reset for March 27.

Other docket activity included multiple case resets for discovery, appointment of managed assigned counsel where needed, procedural admonishments and routine docket management. The court repeatedly advised defendants of admonishments, rights to jury trial, and the consequences of plea agreements.

No jury verdicts were returned in these matters during the hearing; outcomes were plea acceptances, sentencing, calendar resets, and referrals to treatment programs as noted above.","At a multi‑case calendar call, Judge Stephanie Boyd accepted pleas, imposed sentences, set bonds and ordered a Veterans Treatment Court referral for one defendant. Several cases were reset for discovery or sentencing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6314275,"Judge Boyd allows GPS partial tracking for Samantha Rendon; fees waived",0,3029000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2384617-f39a74a68830193c54012505b84f1d4e&start=3029&end=3029","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2384617-f39a74a68830193c54012505b84f1d4e/thumbnail_3029000.jpg","/articles/6314275/Texas/Judge-Boyd-allows-GPS-partial-tracking-for-Samantha-Rendon-fees-waived","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6314275-2cc5e1bae86694551dc21919ba7ed3cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775577430&Signature=ku8CABYbMcYgQpIexCtE1MZjN3oeHuXBQnCl6G3b2~4Y5el49Ho0NldeZFolqOKeBq1DcNyo-3ywtJyUR6zfS~hgoAwzARcj3n~ArULuxxh9AmHpO3oSeAH3b0SxGHnpQsUHpwCdcV2R85WIF2WXU-I87f7zAYONG8NM1DDSDag8z3OZDp23ydYscPWiC2KeNeMbRgr--gQ3nL507g-GhV7~P02a3HdYqjv0sbqo4XYQL~sVfOQt1HHj~ifkEwSvDeobfpk9C9ItndPM7Pg4dtnXt2q0vgNLDIac0fg~5r45VppKm1b94YtHp2p~o4x40OZJEwthIR-QoJ7YJXoTUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judge Stephanie Boyd presided over a hearing setting and condition review for Samantha Rendon in the 187th District Court.

The court set the defendant's monitoring to GPS partial, limited to medical appointments, and clarified that her current GPS schedule prohibits her from being outside between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Judge Boyd noted the partial-tracking exception was granted to allow Rendon to attend her daughter's medical appointments. The court also waived the fees associated with the monitoring order.

Rendon told the court she is unemployed and that her daughter is 16 and has scheduled doctor visits. The court and the prosecutor discussed the existing GPS time window and confirmed the partial exception would allow travel for medical appointments only. Probation staff on the record confirmed that Rendon is currently on GPS with a curfew window noted in the record.

The court directed counsel to place a copy of the order in the file. The clerk confirmed the fees were waived on the record.

The matter was continued administratively for the court file to be updated and for the clerks to docket the partial monitoring order.","In a violation-hearing scheduling on the 187th District Court docket, Judge Stephanie Boyd ordered partial GPS monitoring for Samantha Rendon limited to medical appointments and waived associated fees.","actionData","errors"]

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Jury selection begins in State v. Miles Fenton; Judge Boyd delivers extended instructions on burden, bias and procedure

187th District Court: multiple pleas, sentences and calendar resets recorded; Veterans Treatment Court referral ordered

Judge Boyd allows GPS partial tracking for Samantha Rendon; fees waived