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Court accepts plea in Jalen Zavala DWI case; ignition interlock, community service, restitution ordered
Summary
Judge Stephanie Boyd accepted a plea by Jalen Zavala to a reduced DWI misdemeanor; the court imposed probationary conditions including ignition interlock for half the term, TAP evaluation, 100 hours community service and restitution up to $2,000 to the victim.
Jalen Zavala appeared before the court on a DWI matter. The State amended the charge to a lesser-included offense—DWI as a class B misdemeanor—and the parties entered a plea. The court confirmed the defendant's waivers, admonishments and understanding of the plea consequences.
Under the plea, punishment was to be assessed at 180 days in the Bexar County Jail, with a $500 fine and a recommendation for community supervision. The State also recommended restitution of $2,000 to an identified victim (Adrianne Harrison), a TAP evaluation, ignition interlock, and 100 hours of community service restitution. The court accepted the stipulations and found the defendant guilty of the lesser-included offense.
At sentencing discussion, the court approved a sentence structure that suspended active jail time, imposed community supervision with regular reporting (Zoom or in person), random UA testing, a TAP evaluation (out of custody) with compliance to recommendations, and ignition interlock for half the probation term (or PAM for half the term with affidavit of non-driving if agreed). The court ordered parenting classes to satisfy part of the community-service requirement if applicable, and set field visit frequency for initial months. The court also recorded that restitution may be up to $2,000 but could be less if bills submitted are for smaller amounts.
The defendant indicated compliance with prior treatment activities and the court explained reporting expectations to help probation success. The transcript shows the court accepted exhibits and plea stipulations and deferred final scheduling for compliance reporting and monitoring.
