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Among the dispositions: Jardel Elam pleaded guilty to abandoning or endangering a child and the court noted an agreement for a four-year deferred probation with a $500 fine, parenting classes and a required drug assessment. Federico Ortiz, who pleaded guilty to burglary of a habitation, was placed on five years’ probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine under the parties’ agreement.

Brent Tighe pleaded guilty to a state-jail felony theft charge and, after the court found prior felonies true, was sentenced under an agreement to 11 years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Corrections. The judge told Tighe that he would receive credit for time in custody and signed a dismissal in a related case as part of the agreement.

The court accepted pleas and deferred further action in several other matters. Shalora Dawson pleaded guilty to abandoning or endangering a child; the agreement called for a three-year deferred probation and a $300 fine with a pre-sentence investigation ordered before sentencing. Jalesha Wade pleaded guilty to aggravated perjury; after hearing arguments the judge deferred adjudication and placed Wade on 10 years’ probation with a $1,000 fine and a court-ordered no-contact condition naming three people the judge listed on the record. The judge also noted that Wade must register as required by the offender-registration admonishments provided in court.

Justin Lee, who faced a motion to revoke probation on stalking charges, had the revocation case dismissed after the complainant could not be located; the judge ordered no contact between Lee and the complainant to remain a condition of his existing probation.

Several other defendants had cases reset for probation interviews, discovery review or trial scheduling. Christopher Pickens and several others who rejected plea offers had their cases set for trial. The court repeatedly directed defendants to meet with probation staff in the courtroom before leaving so pre-sentence processes could proceed.

Why it matters: The docket shows multiple outcomes that will shape defendants’ legal status and community supervision workloads — including one lengthy prison term (Tighe) and several deferred adjudications and probation terms that could prevent felony convictions if conditions are satisfied.

What happened next: Probation staff will meet with defendants ordered to report to probation for pre-sentence reports; defendants with deferred adjudications were given the range of probation supervision and told that violation could lead to prison time or other consequences.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Judge Raquel West's Personal Meeting Room","oneSentenceSummary","A series of pleas, deferred probations, a prison sentence and a dismissal were recorded during a morning session of the 252nd District Court.","taxTitle","252nd District Court, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66306,"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},6078939,"Man given suspended 10-year sentence, ban on pets after guilty plea in dog’s death",367,69000,436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2957378-c9606e91f71c01ec760d0aefbf12f30f&start=69&end=436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2957378-c9606e91f71c01ec760d0aefbf12f30f/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6078939/Texas/Man-given-suspended-10-year-sentence-ban-on-pets-after-guilty-plea-in-dogs-death","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6078939-aa5f6f52839cfb5cd1bdbab5abcdbb41/orig.mp4?Expires=1770889661&Signature=lyNM6QhjiZvjT2sofdOtlj1akl~I0B99WkcHFOlpXsEJHUOt~PfUGsXhWYbaruq0Qet-IwIiUqQFWSgquS4YWMCXTyJapiPmQAvN2JW3iWqQOE~nsUA1Kl-3vveSbqegoDL5LI5jAygEwbw27udRVmVXKLaS4YvMyQzp5o9Ig9Ym9LQnwU09Jyy8K9lNKVSujlHFttUqTbLBfuzUhldcj3-KRYq57ryzZQWzCxFQTW-grrpizsrDkerV2q1uVSbpSN472g1HNrlNGcqWjGOja1rbGVOGzCRe1N5EiRkyXgQ3RJY6D5Fdb5r5VrhrGu3FacxwqHwl-7KHFPLKpqMsBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A judge in the 252nd District Court sentenced a man identified in court as Mr. Veil to a suspended 10-year prison term and placed him on 10 years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to cruelty to a non-livestock animal, the court record shows.

The sentence follows the court’s acceptance of a guilty plea and a pre-sentence report. The judge told Veil that the 10-year sentence was being suspended and explained the conditions of probation and the consequences of violating it.

The judge said, “I’m going to sentence you to a term of 10 years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Corrections, but suspend that and place you on probation for 10 years.” The judge added that because the sentence was suspended the previously negotiated cap of four years no longer applied: “And if you violate your probation, it’s no more cap of 4. I just gave you 10. You understand?”

The court ordered a $500 fine, a condition that Veil not possess or keep any pets (the judge explicitly said the prohibition includes fish and reptiles), and a monthly donation requirement of one medium bag of pet food to be documented with receipts provided to probation. The judge also handed Veil a “trial court certification” showing that he had waived his right to appeal and a written admonishment explaining that, under Texas law, the judgment renders him ineligible to possess a firearm or ammunition.

Defense attorney Kimler argued to the court that Veil has been steadily employed since his release in February 2018 and that Veil has family responsibilities; the defense asked the court to place Veil on probation. Prosecutor Nichols told the court this was a serious incident and noted the defendant’s prior felony history while acknowledging the state had offered a cap to limit exposure. The defendant addressed the court, saying, in part, “The moment I since since my release in 02/2018, I’ve maintained the job.”

The judge explained the practical effect of the suspended sentence: if Veil complies with all probation conditions he will serve the 10-year sentence while remaining on probation; if he violates probation he may be returned to prison. Probation staff in the courtroom will complete paperwork with Veil before he leaves.

Why it matters: The court combined a lengthy suspended prison term with restrictive probation conditions and a financial penalty. The no-pets condition and monthly donations are unusual probation terms that directly relate to the offense’s facts and were described on the record.

Courtroom follow-up: Probation will meet with Veil to complete paperwork; the judge instructed Veil to speak with his probation officer about any potential requests to modify conditions, which would require a specific written request to the court.","A judge in the 252nd District Court found a defendant guilty of cruelty to a non-livestock animal, suspended a 10-year prison term and placed him on 10 years’ probation with a $500 fine, a ban on keeping pets and a requirement to donate a medium bag of pet food monthly to the humane society.","actionData","errors"]

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Court docket roundup: deferred probations, one 11-year prison sentence and dismissals in 252nd District Court

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