Judge Stephanie Boyd revokes probation for George L. Hawkins III, sentences him to four years

Judge Stephanie Boyd of the 187th District Court found a motion to revoke community supervision true for George Laverne Hawkins III and sentenced him to four years in prison after considering felony drug court records and a newly admitted violation.

The judge told Hawkins she would not follow the agreement proposed by counsel, saying in court, “So this whole thing about you, absconding from the sober living home, about your relapse and about your picking up a new charge, that's not really the sole reason that you were released from felony drug court. ... I'm gonna find you guilty. I'm gonna revoke.” The court took into account case number 2025CC006392 and directed that Hawkins receive credit for any time served.

The hearing centered on a motion to revoke deferred adjudication that alleged Hawkins relapsed, left a sober living facility without authorization, and acquired a new criminal charge. Prosecutors said felony drug court had offered residential treatment and that Hawkins refused the recommended plan; the transcript shows the court relied on an email and reports from felony drug court staff when assessing those claims. Defense counsel argued for the statutory minimum sentence, saying the defendant’s prior progress and alleged limited harm should be considered.

Judge Boyd reviewed the defendant’s statements describing a history of substance-use treatment participation and housing and employment disruptions. The court noted felony drug court’s interest in residential treatment for Hawkins and concluded the program had offered a plan Hawkins declined. The court therefore granted the motion to revoke, adjudicated Hawkins guilty on the violation, and imposed a four-year term. The judge also mentioned the availability of a therapeutic community placement and ordered that credit be given for any time served.

Defense counsel preserved the record on appeal; the judge advised Hawkins of a limited right to appeal the finding that the violation was true and reminded him that, as a felony conviction, he is prohibited from owning weapons or ammunition. The court also provided standard admonishments about the scope of appeals in revocation proceedings.

The record reflects multiple references to drug-court programming and to providers such as Lifetime Recovery and the American GI Forum in connection with Hawkins’s treatment and housing history. The court instructed counsel to review stipulations and exhibits underpinning the allegation and set no further continuance; sentencing followed the finding of true.