Robert Thompson pleads guilty; judge sentences him to two years in prison

Robert Thompson pleaded guilty in Bexar County court to possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to two years in prison under the plea bargain the parties presented to the court.

The court advised Thompson of rights and penalties for possession in penalty group 1 (1 to 4 grams), including a stated range of punishment of two to 10 years and up to a $10,000 fine; Thompson acknowledged that he understood the admonishments and entered the plea on count 2 while waiving count 1. The court accepted stipulations of testimony and admitted state exhibits into evidence before finding Thompson guilty.

According to the plea the judge described on the record, punishment was to be assessed at two years in prison; the court said it would recommend placement in a therapeutic community program but noted the court cannot force the receiving agency to place him. The court also confirmed Thompson had signed the court document titled "trial court certification of defendant's rights to appeal" and that the waiver of appeal in the plea agreement meant the court would not grant permission to appeal except in narrow, written pretrial motion circumstances.

Defense counsel confirmed discovery had been provided and reviewed with Thompson. The state proceeded on count 2 only. After the court reviewed the relevant exhibits and stipulations, it accepted the state's exhibits and entered a judgment of guilt, imposed the two-year sentence, and gave credit for any time served.

The court reiterated the collateral consequences of a felony conviction discussed in the admonishments, including the prohibition on owning or possessing weapons or ammunition, and invited counsel to raise any post-sentencing motions if necessary.