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Court accepts deferred‑adjudication application for Guillermo Mejia Ortega; PSI set for Nov. 10
Summary
Guillermo Mejia Ortega entered a plea and applied for deferred adjudication; the court accepted the application for count one, deferred finding of guilt, and scheduled a presentence investigation for Nov. 10. The defendant was advised on immigration consequences.
The 187th District Court accepted an application for deferred adjudication from Guillermo Mejia Ortega, proceeding on count one of the indictment, and set a presentence investigation report (PSI) deadline and hearing for Nov. 10.
Counsel and an interpreter confirmed the defendant understood the plea admonishments and that documents were explained in Spanish. Defense counsel Robert Mauer and prosecutor Rick Bania appeared for the respective parties. The state proceeded on count one and waived remaining counts; the court accepted the plea materials and deferred a final adjudication pending a PSI.
The plea bargain caps punishment at 10 years with a $1,500 fine, the record notes, and the state indicated the case carries a lifetime registration requirement and a no‑contact condition with the complainant. The court confirmed the defendant understood the waiver of appeal and admonished him that, if he is not a U.S. citizen, the plea could result in deportation. Defense counsel told the court his client has an ICE hold and understands deportation is likely.
The court set Nov. 10 for a PSI and further proceedings related to the deferred adjudication application.
An interpreter administered oath and translated the plea colloquy. The court advised the defendant about collateral consequences and confirmed counsel had received discovery and reviewed it with the defendant.
