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Devrin Byerly Enters Pleas in Multiple Cases; Court Imposes Three Concurrent Five‑Year Terms
Summary
Devrin Byerly pleaded true to violations and to a new controlled‑substance possession charge under a negotiated agreement; the court accepted pleas and sentenced him to three concurrent five‑year terms in TDCJ.
Devrin Byerly entered pleas of true to multiple probation violation counts and pleaded guilty to a new third‑degree felony possession charge (25 DCCR0943). The court accepted the pleas and, under the parties’ agreement, sentenced Byerly to five years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on each of the three cases; the sentences will run concurrently.
During the hearing the defendant waived formal readings, confirmed his understanding of plea documents and acknowledged that he signed plea paperwork reviewed with counsel. The court found Byerly competent and accepted the written pleas. The judge noted contact with the alleged victim family about the underlying offenses and that no issues had arisen following earlier incidents; that information was offered by defense counsel in mitigation.
The court handed trial‑court certifications showing the pleas were agreements the court followed and noted that the defendant waived the right to appeal; the judge also admonished Byerly about firearm ineligibility under Texas law. The transcript records that the sentences will run together (concurrently) and that the defendant will receive custody credit for time served as allowed by law.
