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Docket roundup: multiple pleas, sentences and probation decisions at 252nd District Court
Summary
The 252nd District Court processed guilty pleas, sentencing, probation changes and competency findings across several criminal cases; outcomes included jail and prison terms, probation with treatment conditions, and resets for pre-sentence reports.
The 252nd District Court heard a crowded docket that included guilty pleas, sentencing hearings, probation decisions and a competency finding.
Sentencing and plea outcomes announced or entered included:
- Radu (cause numbers 23 DCCR 1467 and 1468): The court found the defendant guilty of credit/debit card abuse and unlawful interception/use/disclosure of electronic communications and sentenced him to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; the sentences will run concurrently. The court noted multiple out-of-state matters and immigration proceedings in considering the sentence.
- David Williams (cause 24 DCCR 1213): The court accepted a guilty plea to unauthorized use of a vehicle and sentenced Williams under the agreement to six months in state jail, with credit for time served to be calculated by the clerk.
- Caleb Watson (cause 24 DCCR 0400): Watson pleaded guilty to theft of property with previous convictions and was sentenced to 10 months in state jail under the plea agreement; the court also admonished him on firearm-ineligibility consequences.
- Justin Harrison (case 19-30931): The court accepted pleas of true to probation violations and sentenced Harrison under the agreement to two years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; probation conditions and firearm-admonishments were issued.
- Jack Hess Turner (case 24 DCCR 1069): The court deferred adjudication but altered the probation terms. Turner was placed on probation for seven years (two years longer than previously agreed), ordered to pay a $500 fine, and required to enter and successfully complete the ISF program (90 days in custody as part of the program) with a warning that failure to follow ISF rules could result in revocation and a prison term within the statutory range.
- Haley Decker (causes including 24 DCCR 0866, 1741): The court deferred adjudication and placed her on five years probation in multiple cases, ordered $500 fines, required participation in substance-abuse treatment (SAFE P or a special-needs program), and ordered restitution of $400 in case 24 DCCR 0866. The judge specified custody transfers to treatment when appropriate.
- Emilio Rodriguez: The court found the defendant’s pleas true on counts 1 and 2, revoked probation in principle but continued him on probation and ordered 180 days “upfront” credit for time served on that motion; the court warned that further violations would lead to revocation and possible imprisonment.
- Trevante Beal (competency matters across several causes): The court found him competent to stand trial after receiving a competency-restoration report and ordered a reset to allow counsel time to prepare for multiple pending cases.
Several other probation-revocation or reset matters were set for updated pre-sentence reports and later hearings; probation officers were asked to provide updated information to the court before sentencing in those matters.
The judge repeatedly admonished defendants about firearm-ineligibility following judgments and repeatedly reminded probationers that failure to meet program conditions could lead to revocation and exposure to the full statutory punishment ranges.
