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The plea was entered during a docket call for case 2025CR002913. An interpreter identified as Roseen, ID 434063, was sworn to translate for the defendant. Counsel on the record were Duffy Pitlock for the state of Texas and Daniel Dela Carreza for the defendant.

After receiving and admitting the state’s exhibits, Judge Boyd said, “After reviewing states’ exhibits 1 and attachments, the court will find there’s sufficient evidence to find you guilty. The court will defer finding of guilt as you apply for deferred adjudication.” The judge then moved to sentencing conditions for deferred adjudication.

Under the court’s orders, Mugaroneza faces: a $1,000 fine to be probated; regular reporting by Zoom or in person; random urinalysis testing; requirement to provide proof of employment within 30 days; prohibition on employment as a home‑health care provider or in positions that work with minors; 200 hours of community‑service restitution (100 hours to be waived after completion of parenting classes); field visits once monthly for three months; six years of deferred adjudication; a directive to avoid contact with named individuals listed on the record; restitution to named victims; completion of a hostility‑management course with remaining hours deemed satisfied upon completion; a TAP evaluation (identified in the record as “TAP”); and 30 sober‑support meetings in 30 days. The court also made an affirmative finding that a deadly weapon was involved.

Mugaroneza indicated he is employed at an Amazon warehouse and told the court he has one 4‑year‑old son who lives nearby. When asked by the court whether he wished to proceed with the plea, Mugaroneza answered “No contest.” The court confirmed that the defendant had been advised of rights waived by the plea and that the attorney standing in had no objections to admission of the waiver and stipulations.

Judge Boyd asked the interpreter to ensure the defendant understood the court’s admonishments and the terms of deferred adjudication. The court also confirmed, on the record, that the defendant had reviewed and signed the trial‑court certification of defendant’s rights to appeal and advised him that by waiving his right to appeal as part of the plea bargain, he would not have the court’s permission to pursue an appeal.

The hearing concluded with the judge directing defense counsel to go over the terms with the defendant and with the court noting the interpreter’s assistance.

Ending: The court set no additional court date on the record in this segment; the deferred adjudication terms and the affirmative deadly‑weapon finding were entered as the court’s orders in 2025CR002913.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","WED., JULY 23, 2025/JUDGE STEPHANIE BOYD/187TH DISTRICT COURT/MORN DOC & TRIAL: STATE VS BELTRAN","oneSentenceSummary","Judge Stephanie Boyd of the 187th District Court accepted a no‑contest plea from Prince Mugaroneza in case 2025CR002913 and deferred a finding of guilt while the defendant applies for deferred adjudication.","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},6159544,"Judge Boyd severs count 3 and appoints second chair; prosecutors and defense begin jury selection in aggravated‑robbery case",7131,3120000,10251000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5453746-6ef937d0fad902ae1dbfd945c1aab033&start=3120&end=10251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5453746-6ef937d0fad902ae1dbfd945c1aab033/thumbnail_3120000.jpg","/articles/6159544/Texas/Judge-Boyd-severs-count-3-and-appoints-second-chair-prosecutors-and-defense-begin-jury-selection-in-aggravatedrobbery-case","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6159544-34338b17cac7d103426594d142ddfea4/orig.mp4?Expires=1777427762&Signature=eJO8GqCKNnjzHOVRzmZGAcJesXWkMns~DDzJMwot7~0qr~BRnuHlooPGq1LlBPoVEJph3yGj8yHV9~2ZxiQxCgFNd8tA1C-lAS9uK3tGd8OaeBzczQOPyJQgAf7SrdEn-1E85LxidGw9ko5G3dTX7ldrTuaXxVHuBh-yDjI2dayz9LeSuq05TVhLaW2UfYB4fyE5ACQzJruOWZ6kMq-RK5JeAysY~k1pj6VRJbWfw0mEp1UFm-p6ztZRoEWxlUodL1DK4lXk8qO79zjGR7y5eBA0dl5eh6TKcO7mP9g46-pWKqMjsCRmNMwcAxUZp~NdePXKSSpm8cswo1f3edlmEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The 180th/187th District courtroom in Bexar County moved into jury selection for State v. Louis Beltran, 2024CR4295, where the court severed count 3 from the indictment and confirmed defense counsel appointments before beginning voir dire.

Judge Stephanie Boyd announced the case and asked counsel to appear. The record lists Megan Galloway and Jason Gerahan representing the state and Arlene Gay representing Louis Beltran, with Ryan Arnett to assist as second chair. The court confirmed that the state had provided discovery and that counsel had reviewed it with the defendant.

On the severance request, the court stated, “So count 3 will be severed from the indictment,” after the prosecutor indicated the state was not objecting to the motion. The judge then set the case for jury trial on counts 1 and 2, which the record shows are both alleged aggravated robberies.

Judge Boyd addressed the prospective jurors at length about the criminal‑law framework they would use if selected: presumption of innocence, the state’s burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the difference between civil and criminal burdens, and the two phases of a Texas criminal trial (guilt/innocence and punishment). The judge also explained elements of aggravated robbery: unlawful appropriation (theft), the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon and threatening or causing bodily injury.

During the state’s voir dire, prosecutor Megan Galloway used hypotheticals and rules (including the so‑called Willie rule about jurors’ ability to set aside personal beliefs) and asked prospective jurors about their views on law enforcement, prior jury service, employment conflicts and scheduling constraints. The state and defense both asked whether jurors could follow the law, apply the required burdens and remain impartial despite personal experiences with police or the criminal justice system.

The court addressed logistical trial matters: each side will have 20 minutes (the court noted this timing when instructing counsel), the parties will be given time for peremptory challenges and additional individual questioning, and the court will provide instructions on evidence and courtroom procedures.

Before the panel was sent out to the hallway for a break, the court confirmed it would sign an order appointing Ryan Arnett as second chair for purposes of the trial and reiterated the severance of count 3 from the indictment.

Ending: Voir dire continued after the break; no jury selection outcome was recorded in this portion of the transcript.","During voir dire in State v. Louis Beltran (2024CR4295), the court ordered Count 3 of the indictment severed and signed an order appointing defense counsel Ryan Arnett as second chair. The court proceeded with voir dire on aggravated robbery charges and instructed both sides on burden and evidence standards.","actionData","errors"]

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Defendant Prince Mugaroneza enters no-contest plea; court defers finding of guilt and imposes probation-like conditions

Judge Boyd severs count 3 and appoints second chair; prosecutors and defense begin jury selection in aggravated‑robbery case