Defendant James Cody Davis pleads no contest; judge sentences him to three years

James Cody Davis pleaded no contest to counts of fraudulent possession or use of credit or debit cards and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon during a Bexar County court hearing and was sentenced to three years in custody. Court admonishments explained the penalties and Davis confirmed he waived rights to a jury trial and appeal.

The case was called by the court. The prosecutor proceeded on counts 1 and 3 and waived other counts and enhancements; defense counsel confirmed receipt of discovery and that Davis had reviewed the indictment with counsel. The court advised Davis of the statutory ranges for the charged offenses and the consequences of a plea. Davis responded he understood and entered no-contest pleas to counts 1 and 3.

After the court accepted State Exhibits 1 and attachments and found sufficient evidence, the court found Davis guilty on counts 1 and 3 and proceeded with sentencing. The judge ordered concurrent three-year sentences for each count, credited Davis for any time served, and ordered restitution if owed. The court also entered standard admonitions that, as a felony convict, Davis may not possess weapons or ammunition and reviewed the limited right to appeal.

The transcript records routine confirmations by the judge that Davis had waived reading of the indictment, reviewed plea paperwork and the waiver of appeal, and that the defense had no outstanding pretrial motions to preserve for appeal. The court noted the specific case number referenced in the proceeding.

Court directions: credit for time served and restitution, if any, to be determined; no-contact conditions were announced for identified persons and the judge directed counsel to confirm credit for time served with court staff.