Defendant Jose Cervantes pleads no contest to indecency charges; judge accepts plea and sentences concurrently to eight years

The court accepted no‑contest pleas from Jose Angel Cervantes in two indictments charging indecency with a child. Judge Stephanie Boyd found the pleas knowingly and voluntarily entered and reviewed the relevant plea paperwork and advisements on the record.

Defense counsel Michael De Leon confirmed that the defendant had received discovery and that an immigration Padilla analysis had been provided; counsel told the court he had explained immigration consequences with the defendant, and the transcript reflects the court received a Padilla letter from immigration counsel "Coles Davila." Judge Boyd expressly asked whether the defendant understood deportation and other immigration consequences of a plea; the defendant acknowledged understanding that entry of the pleas could result in deportation and denial of reentry or naturalization.

After receiving stipulations and states’ exhibits, the court found the evidence sufficient to support the pleas. The court accepted the plea agreement and sentenced the defendant in each cause to eight years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, to run concurrently, with a $1,500 fine in each case and chapter 62 (sex‑offender registration) compliance. The court ordered no contact with the complainants and noted that the sentences would include all appropriate credits for time served.

Judge Boyd explained appeal rights and the consequence of a plea bargain and accepted the defendant’s signed waivers of appellate rights. The court also advised the defendant of weapons restrictions that follow felony convictions.

All parties conferred on record about evidence and recommended terms before the court pronounced sentence.