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Judge Stephanie Boyd sentences Hank Maldonado to 12 months in state jail after no-contest pleas
Summary
In Bexar County 187th District Court, Judge Stephanie Boyd accepted no-contest pleas from Hank Maldonado in two felony cases, imposed concurrent 12‑month state‑jail caps, ordered restitution and no-contact conditions, and denied the state's request for deferral.
Judge Stephanie Boyd of the 187th District Court sentenced Hank Maldonado after the defendant entered no-contest pleas in two felony causes, saying the court would assess punishment at a cap of 12 months in a state jail facility and order the cases to run concurrently.
The judge said the state opposed Maldonado’s application for deferred adjudication and that the pleas were followed according to the parties’ plea bargain. “Because these are felony convictions, you're not allowed to own or possess any weapons or ammunition,” Judge Boyd told Maldonado, adding that by waiving appeal rights under the plea bargain he would not have the court’s permission to appeal.
The court noted that both parties had reviewed the pre‑sentence investigation report (PSI) and received the report into evidence. The judge cited Maldonado’s criminal history and prior revocations, saying the defendant had failed to appear for a December 2023 court date and that the court was concerned Maldonado had not taken prior supervision requirements seriously. “You did not appear. That's a sign that you won't be a good candidate for probation,” Judge Boyd said.
The judgment includes orders for restitution and a no-contact condition with Richard Anthony Johnston and Felix Francisco Sitaro Rivas. The judge said she would recommend a therapeutic community but that the state’s opposition to deferred adjudication stood. Maldonado confirmed he had reviewed the court’s trial‑court certification of his rights to appeal and answered “Yes” when the judge asked whether he understood the waiver.
The court scheduled related follow-up proceedings on the record; the clerk and counsel were directed to confer about docketing and any outstanding dismissal forms. The judge also told Maldonado, “It would have been in your best interest to have appeared on your sentencing date,” and wished him luck as the court concluded the matter.
No defense motion for probation was granted during the hearing; the judge pronounced the sentence consistent with the plea agreement and the court’s findings.
